The department also offers a two-year program in Geography. A minor in Government requires the completion of 18 semester hours to include Government 101, and 15 semester hours of electives to be chosen from courses 300-level or above. A minor from another field of interest is required. A minor in Sociology requires the completion of 18 semester hours to include Sociology 151 and 15 semester hours to be chosen from courses 300-level or above. 407 SOCI 395 Students should be aware that prerequisites apply to some of these courses.
Most law schools require the baccalaureate degree before admission.
Although almost any degree is acceptable, the College of Arts and Sciences recommends a degree in government or history. A minor in Criminal Justice requires the completion of 18 hours in Criminal Justice to include CRJU 101. A minor in legal assistant studies requires the completion of 18 hours in Legal Assistant Studies. The curriculum is designed to ease the transition into advanced work at other institutions offering four-year programs.