Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
University Core | 52 | |
History | 12 | |
Choose HIS 101 and HIS 102 or HIS 103 and HIS 104 | ||
HIS 101 | History of Western Civilization I | 3 |
HIS 102 | History of Western Civilization II | 3 |
or | ||
HIS 103 | World Civilization I | 3 |
HIS 104 | World Civilization II | 3 |
HIS 211 | History of the United States I | 3 |
HIS 212 | History of the United States II | 3 |
Additional 21 hours of related courses | To be chosen from the remaining 300-400 level History courses (excluding HIS 435 - Social Studies Methods) or from those Political Science courses cross listed for History credit, or from other closely related fields with the approval of the major professor. | 21 |
Communication Course | Should be chosen in consultation with advisor. | 3 |
COM 202 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
COM 203 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 |
COM 304 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Minor Requirements | A typical minor consists of 18 semester hours; however, some department minors may vary in terms of required semester hours. The minor should be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor. | 18 |
General Electives | Sufficient elective hours must be taken to meet the minimum hour requirement for graduation in this program. Electives should be chosen in consultation with advisor. | -- |
Total Hours | 130 |
Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
University Core | 37 | |
History | 33 | |
Choose HIS 101 and HIS 102 or HIS 103 and HIS 104 | ||
HIS 101 | History of Western Civilization I | 3 |
HIS 102 | History of Western Civilization II | 3 |
or | ||
HIS 103 | World Civilization I | 3 |
HIS 104 | World Civilization II | 3 |
HIS 211 | History of the United States I | 3 |
HIS 212 | History of the United States II | 3 |
HIS 407 | American Constitutional Development I | 3 |
HIS 408 | American Constitutional Development II | 3 |
PLS 201 | American National Government | 3 |
Twelve additional hours in History (300-400 level), excluding HIS 435 - Social Studies Methods. |
12 | |
Communication Course | 3 | |
Choose one of the following: | ||
COM 202 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
COM 203 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 |
COM 304 | Public Speaking | 3 |
General Electives | Sufficient elective hours must be taken to meet the minimum hour requirement for graduation in this program. Electives should be chosen in consultation with advisor. | -- |
Total Hours | 130 |
Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
University Core | 46 | |
History | 33 | |
HIS 211 | History of the United States I | 3 |
HIS 212 | History of the United States II(select survey not used for university core) | 3 |
HIS 407 | American Constitutional Development I | 3 |
HIS 408 | American Constitutional Development II | 3 |
Twenty-one additional hours in upper-level History courses, excluding HIS 435 - Social Studies Methods. | 21 | |
Pre-Legal Emphasis | 12 | |
PLE 201 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
PLE 325 | Legal Research & Bibliography | 3 |
PLE 335 | Legal Writing | 3 |
PLE 350 | Critical Thinking & the Law | 3 |
Electives | Choose three of the following courses: | 9 |
AJU 310 | Judicial Process | 3 |
AJU 403 | Criminal Law | 3 |
PLE 400 | Law Office Management | 3 |
PLE 300 | Civil Litigation I | 3 |
PLE 301 | Civil Litigation II | 3 |
PLS 201 | American National Government (if not selected for University Core) | 3 |
PLS 303 | Mississippi Government & Politics | 3 |
PLS 450 | History of Political Theory (Ancient, Medieval & Modern) | 3 |
Suggested General Electives |
Sufficient elective hours must be taken to meet the minimum hour requirement for graduation. |
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AJU 400 | Police Rights & Responsibilities | 3 |
PHI 211 | Introduction to logic (Junior standing) | 3 |
PHI 309 | Christian Ethics | 3 |
COM 304 | Public Speaking | 3 |
COM 305 | Argumentation | 3 |
SOC 209 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
SOC 332 | Law, Crime & Social Control | 3 |
Total Hours | 130 |
The Three-Three program offers qualified incoming freshmen the opportunity to complete their undergraduate and law degrees in six years rather than seven. Students choosing this option may earn an undergraduate degree in any of the academic programs noted immediately above. To be admitted to and remain in this program, students must score 26 or higher on their ACT and maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA. Acceptance into the 3/3 Program does not guarantee acceptance to Mississippi College School of Law.
Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
University Core | Choose PLS 201 - American National Government and PHI 211 - Introduction to Logic in University Core Curriculum | 46 |
Major Requirements | 42 | |
HIS 101 and | History of Western Civilization I | 3 |
HIS 102 | History of Western Civilization II | 3 |
or | ||
HIS 103 and | World Civilization I | 3 |
HIS 104 | World Civilization II | 3 |
HIS 211*** | History of the United States | 3 |
HIS 212*** | History of the United States | 3 |
PLS 201 | American National Government | 3 |
HIS 407 | American Constitutional Development I | 3 |
HIS 408 | American Constitutional Development II | 3 |
PLE 201 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
PLE 300 | Civil Litigation I | 3 |
PLE 301 | Civil Litigation II | 3 |
PLE 325 | Legal Research & Bibliography | 3 |
PLE 350 | Critical Thinking & the Law | 3 |
PLE 335 | Legal Writing | 3 |
PLE 400 | Law Office Management | 3 |
Advanced History | 300-400 level courses | 12 |
Law School Coursework | 30 | |
Total Hours | 130 |
*** Choose the one not taken in University Core Curriculum
*Since required, these courses may not be used to satisfy the general core
†HIS 101 and HIS 102 may be substituted if transferred