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Program learning outcomes can be found on the Social Sciences Department page of the catalog.

Other Recommended Courses

Most law schools do not require any prerequisite courses for admission. However, a broad liberal arts background is encouraged and expected. Writing and critical thinking skills are essential. Students are encouraged to take courses in composition, literature, philosophy, logic, history, government, economics, business finance, or accounting.

Some of these courses include:

ACCT 230 - Fundamentals of Accounting I 230
ACCT 231 - Fundamentals of Accounting II 231
BADM 360 - Financial Management 360
CRMJ 301 - Criminal Law 301
CRMJ 310 - Mediation and Conflict Resolution 310
ECON 101 - Introduction to Economics 101
ECON 201 - Introduction to Microeconomics 201
ENG 221W - Comparative World Literature 221W
ENG 323W - Advanced Composition: Rhetorical Modes 323W
HIS 204 - Fundamentals of History of the American People I 204
HIS 205W - Fundamentals of the History of the American People II 205W
POSC 201W - US Political System 201W
PHIL 310W - Philosophy & Culture 310W
POSC 311 - The Judiciary 311
POSC 312 - Legislative Process 312
POSC 314 - Civil Liberties 314
SOC 201 - Social Problems 201
SOC 305 - Culture Diversity and Social Justice 305
SOC 316 - Social Policy I 316 or
SOWK 316 - Social Policy I 316
SOC 317 - Social Policy II 317 or
SOWK 317 - Social Policy II 317
SOWK 306 - Social Justice & Diverse Populations 306
SOWK 310A - Survey of Family Violence 310A
SOWK 310D - Survey of Human Services w/Indigenous People 310D

Note:

For other specific requirements, refer to information published by the Law School Admission Council online at LSAC.org, which provides a link to the home page of each law school.

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