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Public Administration and Public Policy, B.S. + J.D. Partnership with Wayne State Law, University of Detroit Mercy Law or Michigan State Law Schools 3+3
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College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
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Department of Political Science
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Catalog Year: 2024
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This is a sample schedule of all general education, CAS Exploratory and major requirements for this degree in a 4-year plan. Courses in bold are designated as critical and may be prerequisites to subsequent major courses or may affect
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timeline for graduation due to specific semester offering. Please see the notes column for further clarification.
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The below plan is based on SAT Writing 410-610, ACT English 16-27, or AP/IB/CLEP equivalents.
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Semester One (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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PS 1100 - Introduction to American Politics4CMultipleNo prerequisiteMajor and general education course.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser.
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WRT 1050 - Composition I4CElectiveWRT 1020 with a grade of C or higher; placementPrerequisite to subsequent Writing Foundation General Education course
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Semester Two (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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WRT 1060 - Composition II4CGeneral EducationWRT 1050 with grade of C or higher; placementPrerequisite to subsequent Writing Intensive courses
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General Education Category4PassingMultiplePrerequisite varies with choiceForeign Language 1140 suggested
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PS 2800 - Public Affairs Careers Orientation2CMajorNo prerequisiteOffered every year, either Fall or Winter
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser.
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Semester Three (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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PS 1600 - Issues in World Politics or PS 1400 - Comparative Politics4CMultiplePS 1400: completion of the university writing foundation requirementMajor and general education course.
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PS 2500 - The Research Process in Political Science4CMajorPS 1100, PS 1600 or PS 1400Recommended to take during sophomore year. Prerequisite to subsequent major courses
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PS 3305 - Public Administration4CMajorPS 1100 and WRT 1060 or equivalent with a grade of C or higherOffered one time per year in either fall or winter semester.
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of general education integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level. Consult with academic adviser.
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Semester Four (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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PS 2550 - Data Analysis in Political Science4CMajorPS 2500No note
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PS 3310 - American Public Policy4CMajorWRT 1060 or equivalent with a grade of C or higherOffered one time per year in either fall or winter semester.
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PS 3315 - Public Administration Financial Analysis4CMajorNo prerequisiteOffered one time per year in either fall or winter semester.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser.
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Prep and Take LSAT- Summer Before Year 3
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Semester Five (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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PS 3325 - Public Sector Human Resource Management4CMajorNo prerequisiteOffered one time per year in either fall or winter semester.
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PS 3320 - Public Budgeting4CMajorNo prerequisiteOffered one time per year in either fall or winter semester.
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Elective4PassingMultiplePrerequisite varies with choiceForeign Language 1140 suggested
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser.
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Apply to law school as soon as application for following fall opens. Recommended to submit no later than end of February.
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Semester Six (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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PS 4030 - Government and the Economy4CMajorNo prerequisiteOffered one time per year in either fall or winter semester.
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PS 4950 - Public Administration Internship4CMajorPS 2800 and PS 3305, junior standing, and permission of instructorEnrollment in this capstone course must be preceded by consultation with the internship director
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser.
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of general education integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level. Consult with academic adviser.
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Semester Seven (15 credit hours) - Year One Law School
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Semester Eight (15 credit hours) - Year Two Law School
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Sample Schedule Notes:
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PS 2800, 3305, 3315, 3310, 3320 and 3325 are all offered every year, but vary from year to year on Fall or Winter
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Law partnerships requires a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits for admission
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Acceptance is done holistically relying heavily on LSAT and undergraduate GPA. Once admitted and the first year of law school successfully completed, student transfer their Law courses (30 credits) back to OU toward fulfillment of their BS degree
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Complete the requirements for a major offered by the College of Arts and Sciences with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00.
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Law school first year curriculum varies from institution to institution. Students should work strategically with their adviser to determine how many elective credits they'll need based on law school program selection.
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CAS Exploratory Requirement
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Students who complete the 3+3 program are waived from the CAS exploratory requirement.
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Degree RequirementsCreditsNote
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Multiple General Education course are fulfilled with courses in the Major to reach the 40 required credits
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DiversityIncluded
Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
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WIM/WIGE/CapstoneIncluded
Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
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CAS Exploratory RequirementIncluded
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Electives46
Includes first year of law school
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Total Credits:124
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