Law and Legal Studies Subfield Requirements
I. Students choosing this subfield must take the following three courses (9 hours):
POL 2203 Introduction to Law
This course introduces students to the development of law in western civilization, with an emphasis on the Anglo-American legal system. See the most recent syllabus)
POL 3203 Civil Liberties and the Courts
This course focuses on the US constitution and its interpretation by the courts, with an emphasis on constitutional limitations and civil liberties (see the most recent syllabus).
POL 4543 Judicial Process
This upper level course surveys role of the courts in the American political system. Topics include the structures of the state and federal court systems, the civil and criminal court processes, the various participants in the legal system, and legal agenda setting. Prerequisite: Junior standing (see the most recent syllabus)
II. Students must take a further 18 hours of political science electives.
These electives need not be related to the Law and Legal Studies subfield. In addition to the scheduled course offerings in political science (see the University Undergraduate Catalog) electives may include the following occasional and arranged courses:
- POL 2000 Topics in Political Science
- POL 3000 Workshop in Political Science
- POL 3990 Advanced Topics
- POL 3990-2 Model United Nations
- POL 4910 Seminar in Political Science
- POL 4930 Independent Study
- POL 4940 Field Study
- POL 4950 Internship
- POL 4960 Institute in Political Science
- POL 4970 Study Tour
- POL 4980 Workshop in Political Science
These course designations are used for topics or activities that are not included in the University catalog. Depending upon the arrangement with the professor, a course from this list may offer from one to eight hours’ credit. Students should inquire with the department about setting up courses with these designations.
POL 1113 American National Government does not count as a departmental elective. It is a University core requirement for all UCO students.
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