Political Science & Legal Studies

Legal Studies Minor Requirements 

 Minor in Legal Studies - 550A

         LSPS  2153  Introduction to Law
         LS     3223  Legal Research and Writing I  
         LS     3563  Civil Procedure and Litigation
         Nine Hours legal Studies Courses (3000-4000)

Minimum Total Hours                 18

    "Teachers" or "methods" courses do not count in the minor.

The legal studies minor provides students majoring in other degree fields the opportunity to explore law as a discipline at the undergraduate level and study the impact of law on their area of interest. The legal studies minor is not approved by the American Bar Association and the legal studies minor is not intended to prepare students for paralegal positions. Students who minor in legal studies should not represent themselves as prepared for paralegal employment. The legal studies minor is open to pre-law students and students from any other discipline enrolled at ECU.

 

Political Science Minor Requirements 

Minor in Political Science - 180A

      PS  2113  Introduction to Political Science
      PS  2213  U.S. Governmental Issues and Their Politics

Select 6 (above PS 1113) in each of two of the following fields of government:

American Government Field:
      PS  3413  The U.S. Legislatures
      PS  3633  The U.S. Presidency
      PS  3803  Intergovernmental Relations
      PS  3823  Introduction to Public Management
      PS  4113  Political Parties
      PS  4433  Public Policy Making 
PSCOM  3863  Mass Media and U.S. Politics
       OR Other departmental approved courses

Political Theory Field:
      PS  2513  Introduction to Political Thought
      PS  3613  U.S. Political Thought 
      PS  4513  Modern Political Thought 
       OR Other Departmental Approved Courses

International and Regional Politics Field:
      PS  2313  Introduction to International Relations
      PS  4153  Western European Governments
      PS  4163  Post-Soviet Bloc Politics
      PS  4313  International Relations
      PS  4823  U.S. Foreign Policy
      PS  4353  Study of War
       OR Other Departmental Approved Courses

Public Law Field:
      PS  3113  Constitutional Law: Issues of National Power
      PS  3133  Civil Rights and Liberties I
      PS  3143  Civil Rights and liberties II
      PS  4613  Anti-Trust Law and Regulation of Business
   LSPS  2153  introduction to Law
       OR Other Departmental Approved Courses

Minimum Total Hours (above PS 1113)    18

"Teachers" or "Methods" courses do not count in the minor.