I'M LOOKING FOR... APPLY GIVE VISIT search Freed-Hardeman University Menu MAJOR IN LAW AND POLITICS FHU HOME > ACADEMICS > UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES > COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES > HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY, AND POLITICAL STUDIES > MAJOR IN LAW AND POLITICS Pictured: Marsha Blackburn, U.S. House of Representatives, 7th District of Tennessee; and Connor Kohlscheen, B.A. in Law and Politics, 2015, Summa Cum Laude, First Baseman for the FHU Lions. FROM CLASSROOM TO THE CAPITOL While interning with Congressman Marsha Blackburn, Oklahoma native and Freed-Hardeman graduate Connor Kohlscheen served in our nation’s capitol for a summer. After being accepted by several law schools, the summa cum laude graduate chose the University of Memphis to pursue his law degree. As the first baseman on the conference-winning Lion baseball team, Kohlscheen learned the value of effort and team work, skills he can use in his own career. Challenging opportunities in and out of the classroom, including internships to strengthen experience, make Freed-Hardeman a university WHERE FAITH AND REASON CREATE CHRISTIAN LEADERS. Over 150 years ago, Alexis de Tocqueville observed, "Scarcely any political question arises in the United States that is not resolved, sooner or later, into a judicial question." The world is shaped by political disputes, and in America, political disputes are still profoundly influenced, and often decided, by the courts. The major in Law and Politics examines critical issues of power, liberty, equality, legitimacy, and the state, with special emphasis on the role of law and the legal system in their determination. Our students focus on developing an understanding of the relationships between government, politics and law by examining the philosophical and constitutional foundations of the American republic, its political and legal systems, and contemporary issues in both fields. The major in Law and Politics helps students become informed, responsible citizens while preparing them for advanced studies and careers in fields like law, government, education, business, journalism, public service, and the military. For more information on the Bachelor of Arts in Law and Politics, please contact Dr. Stephen Morris at shmorris@fhu.edu. HAVE QUESTIONS? REQUEST INFO EARN YOUR DEGREE APPLY NOW 4 - YEAR PLANS To make your path to graduation a little easier, a 4-year plan for students planning to major in Law and Politics has been created: 2021-2022 4-Year Plans 2020-2021 4-Year Plans 2019-2020 4-Year Plans 2018-2019 4-Year Plans LIBERAL ARTS CORE REQUIREMENTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS B.A. Major in Law and Politics 126 hours Program Coordinator: Dr. Stephen Morris For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: Degree/Graduation I. Liberal Arts Core Requirements: Listed in this catalog under Academics: Liberal Arts Core 34 hours II. Major Requirements: 45-54 hours POL 231 American Government 3 POL 232 American Politics 3 POL 251 Political Geography 3 POL 293 Law and the American Legal System 3 POL 337 Comparative Governments 3 POL 339 Congress and Legislative Process 3 POL 341 American Presidency 3 POL 389 American Civil Liberties 3 POL 412 Western Political Thought (W) 3 POL 435 Constitutional Law (W) 3 POL 475 American Legal Tradition (W) 3 Choose three (3) courses from the following: 9-18 hours BUS 354 Legal Environment of Business (3) BUS 357 Commercial Law (3) POL 311 State and Local Governments (3) POL 320 Diversity in America (3) POL 335 International Relations (3) POL 385 Fundamentals of Criminal Law (W) (3) POL 393 Religion and the Law (3) POL 299/399F Special Topics in Political Studies (3) POL 391A,B,C Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature OR (1-2) POL 496 Field Laboratory (3-12) Choose one (1) course from the following list: 3 hours HIS 324 American Political Biography (3) HIS 415 Twentieth Century World (3) HIS 424 Twentieth Century America (3) III. Electives (including additional Bible): 38-47 hours Requirements for Teaching Licensure in Government: 1. Completion of the B.A. major in Law and Politics as outlined above 2. Required professional education courses. (See "Department of Education" entry.) HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY, AND POLITICAL STUDIES Major in History Major in Law and Politics Minor in Philosophy Minors Course Descriptions Crossroads Journal of History Vantage Points Blog Contact Us 158 East Main Street Henderson, TN 38340 1-800-FHU-FHU1 FHU / Dickson FHU / Memphis Social Contact Us Current Student Faculty+Staff Admissions Academics Campus Life Alumni Giving Athletics About ADMISSIONS HOME UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS GRADUATE ADMISSIONS TRANSFER ADMISSIONS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE QUICK FACTS CONTACT US WHERE DO I START? Don't worry. We'll walk you through the entire process. 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