College of Liberal Arts

Department of Political Science

Pre-law Option

Student must complete 42 hours of course work, 21 of which must be earned at Washington State University. Students must complete 24 hours of political science, including:

  • Pol S 101 (or 198)
  • Pol S 102
  • Pol S 103
  • Pol S 300
  • Pol S 402
  • Pol S 404 [M]
  • Pol S 443
  • Pol S elective
  • Crm J 101
  • Crm J 320, 420, or equivalent
  • Engl 201 or 301
  • Phil 201
  • A course in public speaking, argumentation
  • An introductory course in economics

Recommended Courses

  • Acctg 231
  • Anth 101 or Soc 101
  • History 110
  • History 111
  • Phil 101
  • Psych 101 or 102
  • Soc 364
  • ComSt 235
  • ComSt 302
  • ComSt 330
  • Statistics
  • Electives, especially from Econ, Hist, Phil, Psych, Soc, Crm J, or English grammar and composition

University Writing Requirements

  • Two (2) Writing in the Major [M] courses (6 hours) from Pol S 404, 405, 424, 432, 438, 442, 446, 447, 450, 472, 476
  • Junior Writing Portfolio/Qualifying Exam (Portfolio and proficiency exam required no later than first semester after earning 60 credits.)

Foreign Language Requirement

2 years high school or 1 year college (in same language)

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