There are a lot of different options when it comes to how to fulfill your requirements. This is only one of many. You do not have to do things this way. This is just to give you an idea.

This sequence was created as if a student wasn't bringing in any credits. You may very well have credit that's helping you fulfill one or more requirements.

A slash "/" means a course is fulfilling more than one requirement. You can do this less frequently or more frequently than is done here.

Tips

• You DO need to complete at least 120 credits.
• You DO need to complete at least 45 credits at the 2000 level or above.
• You CAN use double major, dual degree, and minor courses as your relateds.
• You CAN take summer and/or winter classes if you'd like.
• You CAN request permission to take excess credits if you have the appropriate GPA.
• You CAN take your POLS subdivision courses and POLS additional major courses in any order.
• You DO NOT have to have a Q in your major. You DO NOT have to have a Q in a related. These are just ways in which you could potentially fulfill multiple requirements with one class.
• You DO NOT have to study abroad.
• You DO NOT have to do an internship.
• You DO NOT have to complete your requirements in four years if more or less time works better for you.
• You DO NOT have to take 1000 level POLS classes before 2000 level and above POLS classes.

First Year, Fall Semester

Total credits: 15

First Year, Spring Semester

Total Credits: 16 or 17

Second Year, Fall Semester

Total Credits: 16

Second Year, Spring Semester

Total Credits: 16

Third Year, Fall Semester

Total Credits: 16

Third Year, Spring Semester

Total Credits: 13

Fourth Year, Fall Semester

Total Credits: 15

Fourth Year, Spring Semester

Total Credits: 13
Additional Notes

• Go to the Forms section of this page for a copy of the Major Plan of Study.
• You can find a list of pre-approved related courses in the Courses and Credits section of this page.
• Go to the General Education section of the CLAS Academic Services Center's webpage for information about which courses are approved to fulfill which general education requirements.

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Learn more on the Pre-Law Center's website.

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