Law and the Liberal Arts

Law and the liberal arts is an interdisciplinary minor that consists of courses from across the curriculum. The courses that count toward the minor are those that are generally recommended by law schools for students thinking about going to law school. The purpose of the courses within the minor is to prepare one to think critically and analytically as a well-rounded liberal artist. The courses are divided into eight areas: law, American history, economics, ethics, legal system, logical reasoning, public speaking and debate, and writing.

The courses are divided into eight areas: law, American history, economics, ethics, legal system, logical reasoning, writing, and public speaking and debate.

In order to complete a law and the liberal arts minor, a student must take one unit in Area 1 and complete five units in at least five of the remaining areas. See the course listing for a current list of offerings in these areas. No more than three of the units to be applied toward the minor may be from any one department.

Students who are interested in pursuing the minor in law and the liberal arts should contact philosophy professor Nancy Schauber.

The Law and the Liberal Arts Minor

Note: Students must receive a C (2.0) or above for these courses to count toward the minor. No course taken for less than .5 units will count towards the minor.

One unit in Area 1

Five units from at least five of the remaining areas

No more than three of the courses to be applied toward the minor may be from any one department.

Students are expected to fulfill all prerequisites necessary for courses within the minor. Prerequisites do not count toward the minor unless otherwise noted.