Philosophy Pre-Law Minor

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The philosophy pre-law minor provides students with a quality introduction to key subjects - logic, ethics, legal theory, and legal argument - important to the study and practice of law. In addition, the minor develops the crucial skills that help prepare students for the law school entrance exam (LSAT), the academic challenges of law school, and the intellectual and ethical dimensions of work in the legal profession. The requirements for the philosophy pre-law minor are as follows:

Five Required Courses (15 credits):

PH 113 - Logic and Critical Thinking Credit(s): 3
PH 205 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PH 211 - Ethical Theory and Moral Issues Credit(s): 3
PH 305 - Philosophy of Law Credit(s): 3
PH 366 - Appellate Legal Reasoning - Moot Court Credit(s): 1-3

One of the Following Applied Ethics Courses (3 credits):

PH 215 - Business Ethics Credit(s): 3
PH 217 - Bioethics Credit(s): 3
PH 219 - Environmental Ethics Credit(s): 3
PH 311 - Ethical Reasoning - Ethics Bowl Credit(s): 1-3

One Philosophy Elective (3 credits):

Any Philosophy offering
PO 330 - Constitutional Law Credit(s): 3
OR
PO 334 - Civil Liberties and the Constitution Credit(s): 3
Any course approved by Director of the School of Social Sciences

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