Prelaw Major

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Prelaw forum
A Graduate’s Perspective

PCC has fully prepared me for my next step of law school. As a Prelaw major, I was challenged by the writing and speech requirements, fascinated by the Biblical response to modern philosophy, and inspired by the lives of great statesman. My teachers displayed academic excellence and an expectation that we would change our country for an almighty God. God has set before me two goals: the salvation of my fellow citizens and the safeguarding of our religious freedoms. I will carry forward the vision God has given me as I serve as an assistant pastor and attend law school on a full academic scholarship. — Joshua, PCC 2008 Graduate
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Law schools look favorably on a broad spectrum of liberal arts study, a high cumulative grade point average, and an excellent Law School Admission Test® score. This academically demanding major provides training in clear and systematic thinking and requires excellence in written and oral expression. Knowledge of United States and world history is complemented by courses in American government and political science. Accounting and economics broaden the student’s background. Political science, criminal justice, and other courses lead to a good understanding of society and personal relationships. Introductory law courses aid a student in determining whether to pursue a career in law. Prelaw students should be scholars whose intellectual curiosity stimulates them to continue learning throughout their lives.

Academic Requirements: Students must have at least a “C” in all criminal justice, English, history, political science, and business administration courses. Because of the concentration of courses in business, history, speech, and English, students in this major do not have to complete a minor. Management, history, political science, speech, and English cannot be claimed as a minor.

Academic Program Fee: $80 per semester or $20 per payment.

 

Recommended Course Sequence

FallSpringFreshman
BI 101 New Testament Survey 2
EN 101 English Grammar and Composition 3
HI 101 History of Civilization 3
MA Mathematics Elective 3
PE   PE Activity Elective 1
SP 101 Fundamentals of Speech 3
Total Hours 15
BI 102 New Testament Survey 2
EN 102 English Grammar and Composition 3
HI 102 History of Civilization 3
PE   PE Activity Elective 1
SC/MA Science/Mathematics Elective 3
SP 102 Fundamentals of Speech 3
Total Hours 15
FallSpringSophomore
AC 231 Principles of Accounting I 4
BI 201 Old Testament Survey 2
BL/ML Foreign Language Elective1 3
CJ 101 Introduction & Orientation to Criminal Justice 3
HI 201 United States History 3
SP 211 Voice and Communication 2
Total Hours 17
AC 232 Principles of Accounting II 4
BI 202 Old Testament Survey 2
BL/ML Foreign Language Elective1 3
CJ 108 Criminal Law 3
HI 202 United States History 3
 
Total Hours 15
FallSpringJunior
BI/BB Bible or Bible Background Elective‡ 2
CS 101 Introduction to Computer Applications 1
EN 202 American Literature 3
EN 418 World Drama 3
HI 399 Prelaw Seminar 1
HI 411 World History since 1900 3
SP 302 Public Speaking 3
Total Hours 16
BI/BB Bible or Bible Background Elective‡ 2
EN 360 Advanced English Grammar & Comp. 3
HI 412 World History since 1900 3
PL 207 Political Science 3
SP 312 Debate 3
  Elective 2
 
 
Total Hours 16
FallSpringSenior
AC 403 Principles of Taxation 3
BA 303 Macroeconomics 3
BI/BB Bible or Bible Background Elective‡ 2
EN 301 Creative Writing 3
PL 304 American Government 3
PR 306 Interpersonal Relationships 3
Total Hours 17
AC 404 Advanced Taxation 3
BA 201 Business Law 3
BI/BB Bible or Bible Background Elective‡ 2
EN 204 English Literature 3
PL 303 State and Local Government 3
    Elective 3
Total Hours 17

1 All hours of foreign language above need to be earned in the same language.
‡ At least 4 hours out of the 8 hours of BI/BB electives must have a BI course number.