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B.S. Degree in History/Pre-Law
63 hours

B.S. Degree in History/Pre-Law

This degree is designed as preparation for careers in public administration, civil service, or foreign service, typically after taking an appropriate graduate degree. It also provides a good background for graduate work in the areas studied and is an excellent preparation for law school.

An OC graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in History/Pre-Law will:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of American and European history.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of history and knowledge of basic research techniques, the use of documents, and the handling of evidence, as part of a Christian worldview.
  3. Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking through effective communication of independent research.
  4. Be able to apply Christian ethics to life situations.
  5. Be familiar with law school pedagogy and course work.

Student must complete a minimum of 126 hours including the major, core, and minor if required. Elective hours may be needed to reach 126 hours.

6 Hours western civilization

  • HIST-2923 Perspectives in Western Civilization
    and
  • Any European history course

6 Hours American history

  • HIST-2213 History of the U.S. to 1877
  • HIST-2223 History of the U.S. Since 1877

9 Hours research

  • Courses must be passed with a grade of C or better
  • HIST-2123 Introduction to Historical Research
  • HIST-2813 Data Analysis
  • HIST-4733 Senior History Seminar

15 Hours 3000/4000 level

  • It is recommended that these include both American and European history courses.

3 Hours history electives-2000 level or higher

6 Hours business chosen from

  • ACCT-2113 Accounting Principles I
  • BUSA-4213 Business Law
  • ECON-2113 Macroeconomics
  • ECON-2213 Microeconomics

18 Hours - Option A or Option B

Option A:

9 Hours political science

  • POLS-2113 Introduction to American Government
  • POLS-3313 Legal and Legislative Analysis
  • POLS-4113 Constitutional Law

3 Hours political science chosen from

  • POLS-3413 The Presidency and Congress
  • POLS-3613 Political Parties and Interest Groups
  • POLS-3713 State and Local Politics

6 Hours political science electives-2000 level or higher

Option B:

9 Hours political science

  • POLS-2113 Introduction to American Government
  • POLS-3313 Legal and Legislative Analysis
  • POLS-4113 Constitutional Law

9 Hours literature in courses above ENGL-2213