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1 | International Relations, B.A. + J.D. Partnership with Wayne State Law, University of Detroit Mercy Law or Michigan State Law Schools 3+3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Department of Political Science | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Catalog Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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6 | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | timeline for graduation due to specific semester offering. Please see the notes column for further clarification. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | The below plan is based on SAT Writing 410-610, ACT English 16-27, or AP/IB/CLEP equivalents. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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10 | Semester One (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title | Credits | Minimum Grade | Course Type | Prerequisites | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||
11 | PS 1600 - Issues in World Politics | 4 | C | Multiple | No prerequisite | Major and general education course | ||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Foreign Language 1140 | 4 | Passing | Multiple | No prerequisite | Foreign language corequisite and general education course | ||||||||||||||||||||
13 | General Education Category | 4 | Passing | General Education | Prerequisite varies with choice | See catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser. | ||||||||||||||||||||
14 | WRT 1050 - Composition I | 4 | C | Elective | WRT 1020 with a grade of C or higher; placement | Prerequisite to subsequent Writing Foundation general education course | ||||||||||||||||||||
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16 | Semester Two (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title | Credits | Minimum Grade | Course Type | Prerequisites | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Foreign Language 1150 | 4 | Passing | Major | Foreign Language 1140 | Foreign language corequisite | ||||||||||||||||||||
18 | ECN 2020 - Principles of Global Macroeconomics | 4 | C | Major | High school algebra | Major and general education course | ||||||||||||||||||||
19 | WRT 1060 - Composition II | 4 | C | General Education | WRT 1050 with grade of C or higher; placement | Prerequisite to subsequent Writing Intensive courses | ||||||||||||||||||||
20 | General Education Category | 4 | Passing | General Education | Prerequisite varies with choice | See catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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22 | Semester Three (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title | Credits | Minimum Grade | Course Type | Prerequisites | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||
23 | PS 1400 - Comparative Politics | 4 | C | Multiple | WRT 1060 or equivalent with a grade of C or higher | Major and general education course | ||||||||||||||||||||
24 | PS 2500 - The Research Process in Political Science | 4 | C | Major | PS 1100, PS 1600 or PS 1400 | No note | ||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Foreign Language 2140 | 4 | Passing | Multiple | Foreign Language 1150 | Foreign language corequisite and General Education course | ||||||||||||||||||||
26 | PS Elective 1 of 3 | 4 | C | Major | Prerequisite varies with choice | See catalog for options. If selecting PS 3605, need instructor permission. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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28 | Semester Four (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title | Credits | Minimum Grade | Course Type | Prerequisites | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||
29 | PS 2550 - Data Analysis in Political Science | 4 | C | Major | PS 2500 | No note | ||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Foreign Language 2150 | 4 | Passing | Major | Foreign Language 2140 | Foreign language corequisite | ||||||||||||||||||||
31 | PS Elective 2 of 3 | 4 | C | Major | Prerequisite varies with choice | See catalog for options. If selecting PS 3605, need instructor permission. | ||||||||||||||||||||
32 | General Education Category | 4 | Passing | General Education | Prerequisite varies with choice | See catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser. | ||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Prep and Take LSAT- Summer Before Year 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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35 | Semester Five (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title | Credits | Minimum Grade | Course Type | Prerequisites | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||
36 | PS Elective 3 of 3 | 4 | C | Major | Prerequisite varies with choice | See catalog for options. If selecting PS 3605, need instructor permission. | ||||||||||||||||||||
37 | PS 3040 - International Politics: Theory and Practice | 4 | C | Major | PS 1600 and WRT 1060 or equivalent with a grade of C or higher | No note | ||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Economics, History, or Philosophy Elective 1 of 2 | 4 | C | Major | Prerequisite varies with choice | See catalog for options | ||||||||||||||||||||
39 | General Education Category | 4 | Passing | General Education | Prerequisite varies with choice | See catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser. | ||||||||||||||||||||
40 | 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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42 | Semester Six (14 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title | Credits | Minimum Grade | Course Type | Prerequisites | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||
43 | PS 4980 - Seminar in International Relations or PS 4975 - Seminar in the Comparative Study of Political Systems | 4 | C | Major | Prerequisite varies with choice | Capstone | ||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Economics, History, or Philosophy Elective 2 of 2 | 4 | C | Major | Prerequisite varies with choice | See catalog for options | ||||||||||||||||||||
45 | General Education Category | 4 | Passing | General Education | Prerequisite varies with choice | See catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser. | ||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Elective (credits may vary based on intended law school) | 2 | Passing | Elective | Prerequisite 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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48 | Semester Seven (up to 15 credit hours) - Year One Law School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Semester Eight (up to 15 credit hours) - Year Two Law School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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52 | Law partnerships requires a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits for admission | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | The SAT placement score is based on tests taken after March 2016. For tests taken prior to March 2016, consult with adviser on requirements. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Due to the rotation of course offerings, students may be unable to complete all specialization requirements while simultaneously pursuing a 3+3 law program. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | 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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59 | CAS Exploratory Requirement | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | In addition to satisfying the university-wide general education requirements, all students with majors in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to complete at least three courses outside of their major rubric, for a minimum of 12 credits. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | A student may select these courses from either of the following: A single rubric of their choosing (e.g., HST) within the College of Arts and Sciences. A predefined thematic set of courses identified on the College of Arts and Sciences website. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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63 | Degree Requirements | Credits | Note | |||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | General Education | 24 | Multiple General Education course are fulfilled with courses in the Major to reach the 40 required credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | Diversity | Included | Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area | |||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | WIM/WIGE/Capstone | Included | Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area | |||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | CAS Exploratory Requirement | Included | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | Major | 48 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | Co-requisites | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Electives | 36 | Includes first year of law school | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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