Politics & Law
Become an active and informed citizen by majoring in Politics & Law. In an increasingly interconnected world, it is vital that citizens become knowledgeable about the system we live in and confident in our ability to create change.
Bachelor of Arts or Science in Politics & Law
Politics & Law includes traditional political science courses, but with a more law-oriented focus.
Careers in government and law are essential, and employment opportunities continue to expand. The degree is an excellent foundation for law school and graduate programs.
Some characteristics of professionals in the field of government and law include critical thinking and problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, ethics and honesty, the ability to collaborate, and leadership.
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- Politics & Law
Politics & Law Major for All Tracks
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- Core Courses
- Core Courses
- Major Courses
- Additional
| Core Courses |
|---|
| Effective English |
| The Literary Tradition |
| Intro to the Bible OR Christian Worldview |
| History of Christian Thought OR Mission & Message of Jesus |
| Basic Public Speaking OR Intro to Philosophy |
| History Course |
| Laboratory Science |
| Mathematics |
| General Education Electives |
| Foreign Language for BA |
| Major Courses |
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| PL 110 Introduction to American Politics |
| PL 115 World Politics |
| PL 250 Statistics for the Social Sciences |
| PL 308 Civil Liberties |
| PL 315 International Relations |
| Politics & Law Electives |
| COM 400 Communication Research Methods or SA 340 Social Research Methods |
| Additional |
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| Minor is required |
Program Benefits
- Students have interned for Congress members, the district attorney, police departments, the mayor’s office, law firms, and political consultants, and more
- Participate in the only Mock Trial team in southern Alabama, which practices regularly and competes in a national tournament every spring
- Field trips to criminal court, a local program to improve police-community relations, city council meetings, and presentations by political and community leaders
Your Dream Job Awaits!
Attorney
Public Analyst
Non-profit Sector
Political Consulting
“Employers appreciate social science majors for their skills in writing, speaking, analyzing, critical thinking, teamwork, processing information and other vital ‘soft skills’ that are highly valued in the workplace. In addition, studying government, politics and law offers the chance for a career that is significant, gratifying and world-changing.”
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