Pre-Law

Students who are interested in attending law school will find many law-related courses in the criminal justice curriculum, including classes focusing on substantive law, legal process, and legal research. Students can participate in a mock trial and in other law-related simulations as part of their course work. A criminal justice major will prepare students to attend and excel in law school.

Crjs 322 Legal Research and Writing
Crjs 335 Sociology of Law
Crjs 361 Psychology and the Law
Crjs 475/495 Co-op/lnternship or approved Criminal Justice electives (6 credits)

Approved electives in lieu of Pre-Law internship:

Poli 221 Constitutional Law
Poli 222 Civil Liberties
Poli 225 American Legal Process

Other suggested courses as general electives:

Badm 310 Business Law I
Poli 321 Environmental Law