Certifying into History Pre-Law
The history pre-law option emphasizes the historical evolution of the law and the role of legal change in the formation of the social, political, and economic structure of the modern world. The student enrolled in this program will gain knowledge of legal institutions as they currently exist and of the ways in which they evolved.
A student may certify a major in history pre-law upon completing 24 credits with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students majoring in pre-law should have a strong and broad high school background in humanities, social science, and languages.
Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law
(66 hours)
Required History Courses
Hist 300: Writing about History
Hist 469: Seminar in History
6 hours of upper division U.S. history
6 hours of upper division European history
9 hours of non-Western/global history (at least 3 hours upper division)
9 hours 100 level US/European History
Pre-Law Option: 30 credits - may double as GERs
- Political Science – 3 courses [must include 300], Pol S 101[S], 102[S], 198[S], 206; and 300
- Business/Accounting – 2 courses, Econ 101[S], 102[S], 198[S], Acctg 230, B Law 210, Fin 323
- Social Sciences/Humanities – 3 courses (at least one from each), Psych 105[S], 198[S], Soc 101[S], 198[S], Anth 101[K], 198[S], Phil 201[H], 260[H], 360[H], 370[H], 470
- English – 1 course, Engl 201[W], 301[W], 402[W]
- Communication – 1 course, ComSt 102[C]
Footnotes
1100-200 level history electives – Choose from 101, 102, 110, 111
2300-400 level history electives – The following courses are recommended to fulfill upper-division requirements: European History: 341, 342, 343, 440, 441, 444, 445, 446, 447, 450, 453, 455, 459, 488, 489; American/U.S. History: 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 423
History courses used to complete the degree must be passed with a grade of C or better.
Current WSU Students
If your law school application requires a dean’s statement or signature, please direct your request to:
Lucila Loera
Dean of Students
360 Lighty Student Services Building
PO Box 1066
Pullman, WA 99164-1066
509-335-5757
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