Certificate in Political Science
Pre-Law/Legal Studies Certificate
Program Summary
The *Pre-Law/Legal Studies Certificate provides you with an understanding of the foundations of American law, a working knowledge of legal resources, and the skills to engage in basic legal research and analysis. Students interested in legal professions will find this certificate extremely beneficial to their future studies.
Required Courses
- POLS 320: Introduction to the Law
- POLS 425: Legal Research Methods
Plus 3 of the following:
- POLS 422: Legal Advocacy
- POLS 620: Constitutional Law
- POLS 621: American Civil Liberties
- GBUS 204: Business Law I
- Approved Topics/Seminar Courses
*Also available as a graduate-level certificate by taking the following courses:
- POLS 620G: Constitutional Law
- POLS 621G: American Political Parties
- POLS 675G: Seminar in Political Science
Contact Dr. Wendy Rohleder-Sook (wrs@fhsu.edu), certificate coordinator, for more information.