The Pre-Law Minor is an interdisciplinary minor intended to support students who are interested in attending law school, as well as those interested in better understanding the legal system. The minor will assist students with acquiring specific skills and knowledge that are relevant to legal careers. The program has three core classes in Philosophy, Political Science, and Justice Studies, and draws electives from a wide range of disciplines, allowing students to expand their expertise within their particular areas of interest.
University Core Curriculum Requirements
| General Education Distribution Area | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts (FA)* 2 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: Art, CMT (Mass Media or Theatre), Music (includes Dance). | 6 |
| Humanities (HU)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: CMT (Communication), English, Linguistics. Philosophy, Women's and Gender Studies, World Languages and Cultures, (Note: No more than two foreign language courses may be used to fulfill this requirement.) | 9 |
| Behavioral/Social Sciences (SB)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: African & African American Studies, Anthropology, Computer Science, Economics, Geography & Environmental Studies, History, Justice Studies, Latino & Latin American Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work | 9 |
| Natural Sciences (NS and NSL)** 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study; one course must have a laboratory component (NSL): Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics (Note: If an FYE ANTH that counts as Natural Science is taken, only one Biology course may be used for Natural Science). | 9 |
| Engaged Learning Experiences | |
| Students must complete, at Northeastern, three courses designated as Engaged Learning Experiences courses. One of the Engaged Learning Experiences courses must be at the 300-level, and one Engaged Learning Experiences course must be designated as "Boundary Crossing". | |
| Discipline Specific (ELE-DS) These courses have pre-requisites that are specific courses within a program of study. Discipline Specific courses give students a deeper understanding of how knowledge is created and applied in their field. | |
| Boundary Crossing (ELE-X) These are courses that cross disciplinary boundaries and/or cross boundaries through engagements outside the classroom or University allowing students to see how knowledge gained in one field might inform other fields or other aspects of society. | |
| Math/Quantitative Reasoning (MA) 1 Math course, that has intermediate Algebra as prerequisite OR is a course listed on the General Education Distributive Learning List of Approved Courses. Any 3 hour college level math course, beyond Intermediate Algebra, meets this requirement. |
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Majors in Fine Arts, Humanities or Social/Behavioral Sciences, may waive up to 6 credit hours of General Education requirements in the corresponding distribution area.
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Majors in Natural Sciences may waive up to 9 credit hours of General Education requirements in the Natural Sciences distribution area.
Students should also be aware of all other university requirements to obtain a degree - NEIU requirements
There are three required courses (9 credits) and three electives (9 credits) that students will complete, totaling 18 credit hours. The electives must be taken from two or more academic disciplines.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| PHIL-201 | Logic I | 3 |
| JUST-205 | Law & Society | 3 |
| PSCI-320 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| Electives: | 9 | |
| Legal Environment Of Business | ||
| Labor & Employment Law | ||
| Intellectual Property Creation And Management | ||
| Persuasion | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Conflict Communication | ||
| Media Law & Ethics | ||
| Literatures Of Incarceration | ||
| Argumentative Prose | ||
| Human Rights In History, Literature, And Law | ||
| The History Of Disability | ||
| African American History And Race Relations Since 1865 | ||
| Documenting The "Long" Civil Rights Movement | ||
| History Of Crime And Violence In America | ||
| Environmental History | ||
| Introduction To The Criminal Justice System | ||
| The Carceral State: A Contemporary System Of Punishment And Control | ||
| Portrayal Of Crime In Media | ||
| Women, Crime, And The Criminal Justice System | ||
| Theories Of Criminal Behavior | ||
| Prisons And Jails | ||
| Police In The Minority Community | ||
| Crime, Violence And Culture | ||
| White Collar Crime & Elite Deviance | ||
| Latinos/as & The Criminal Justice System | ||
| Violence Against Women | ||
| Women, Justice And The Law | ||
| Introduction To Child Advocacy Studies | ||
| Juvenile Justice System | ||
| Social Justice & LGBTQ Issues | ||
| Law And Racism In America | ||
| Community Law | ||
| Criminal Law And Procedure | ||
| Workers' Rights Clinic | ||
| Introduction To Human Rights | ||
| Tenant's Rights Clinic | ||
| Sociology Of Law | ||
| Restorative Justice Theories And Practices | ||
| LGBTQ Communities & Crime | ||
| Social Justice, Mental Health, And The Law | ||
| U.S. Immigration Policy & Human Rights In The Americas | ||
| Argument And Reasoning | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Philosophy Of Law | ||
| Modern Political Theory | ||
| Moot Court And Appellate Advocacy | ||
| Congress And The Legislative Branch | ||
| The American Judiciary And The Judicial Process In American Government | ||
| American Presidency And The Executive Branch | ||
| The Politics Of Law | ||
| Latinos & The Law | ||
| Public Administration | ||
| Modern European Governments | ||
| Democracy, Responsiveness, & Accountability | ||
| International Organization: Theory And Practice | ||
| International Law | ||
| Modern Political Theory | ||
| Early American Political Thought | ||
| Sociology Of Law | ||
| Sociology Of Racism | ||
| Race And Ethnic Relations | ||
| Sociological Analysis | ||
| Power, Politics & Society | ||
| Identity And Social Policy | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |