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Pre-Law

The University of Bridgeport offers a 15 credit Minor in Pre-Law studies. Students of the International College have recently been admitted in the Law (J.D). programs at Yale Law School, the New England School of Law  and Michigan State University School of Law.  Students who are interested in pursuing a career in law are encouraged to include the Pre-Law Track as a part of their course of study.  To complete the Pre-Law Track, the
following courses need to be completed:

 

Pre-Law Track Requirements (15 credits)

PSCI 101        American Government
PSCI 223        Introduction to the American Legal System
SOC 315         Criminology
PSCI 204        Government and Politics Abroad or
                       Cultural Anthropology
PSCI 398        Law Internship*

*Students need to have completed a minimum of 60 semesters hours of
undergraduate study and at least 30 semester hours at the University of
Bridgeport with a 3.0 or higher in the Pre-Law Track to qualify for the
PSCI 398 Law Internship.

Majors that are compatible with the Pre-Law Track:

The following are some of the majors that students can pursue in
conjunction with the Pre-Law Track:

Social Sciences
International Political Economy & Diplomacy
Literature & Civilization
Martial Arts Studies
Business
Mass Communication
Psychology
World Religions
Human Services

 

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