Pre-Law Minor

Program Requirements

18 hours, including

• PL 113 - Critical Reasoning (3)
• PS 120 - American National Government (3)

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• EN 213 - Advanced Composition (3) or
• 3 credit hours of an upper division English course

Outcomes

Outcome 1.

Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills and structure arguments for and against propositions.

Outcome 2.

Read, understand, and critically analyze complex written materials of substantial lengths.

Outcome 3.

Prepare analytical written material of substantial length and revise material in response to constructive criticism.

Outcome 4.

Demonstrate critical listening skills and communicate orally effectively in presentations before groups.

Outcome 5.

Demonstration of general research skills.

Outcome 6.

Demonstrate an understanding of social justice and the legal system, political thought, human behavior, and diverse cultures.

Assessment

The interdisciplinary nature of the pre-law minor stipulates that assessment of the outcomes be accomplished through the assessments used in the various courses taken for the minor including written assignments, presentations and exams consistent with course objectives, readings, and classroom discussion.

Minor Note

• At least 18 semester hours in a subject area are required for a minor.
• A minimum of 9 hours in the minor must be earned at Avila University.

  • At least six of these hours must be numbered 300 or above. (Note: If the minor is in Biology or Chemistry, only four (4) of the 9 semester hours in the minor at Avila must be in courses numbered 300 or above.)

• A minimum of 9 hours must be unique between a major and a minor. 
• A grade of “C” or better must be earned for all graded courses required for the minor.