Political Science and law is a natural combination for students considering legal careers. This is a sample degree plan for students pursuing a major in Political Science and International Relations and a minor in Law; not all students will follow this sample plan since their schedules or course offerings may differ year-by-year. All students must consult with an advisor in making course selections that meet their individual needs. Students pursuing a program in Political Science and International Relations and Law should consult with a faculty advisor in political science and law early in their program to plan effectively. Students interested in law may also consider the Catholic University Law School direct entry program.
| Year One |
| Fall |
Spring |
| EN 101 – Composition I |
EN 102 – Composition II |
| POL 103 – Comparative Politics |
POL 102 – International Relations |
| TRS 100 – Theological Inquiry |
PH 100 – Introduction to Philosophy |
| POL 101 – Power and Society |
Introductory History |
| University elective |
University elective |
| Year Two |
| Fall |
Spring |
| Moral Reasoning course |
Introductory Literature |
| POL 250 – Research and Writing |
POL 210 – Theory of Democracy |
| POL 230 – American Policy Process |
Political Science elective |
| Political Science |
Introductory Social Science |
| Natural Science with a lab |
Law elective (LA 280, LA 301, LA 302, or PH 300) |
| Year Three |
| Fall |
Spring |
| Fine Arts, Advanced History, or Advanced Literature |
Fine Arts, Advanced History, or Advanced Literature |
| Political Science |
Political Science |
| Law elective (LA 280, LA 301, LA 302, or PH 300) |
Math |
| POL 335: American Constitutional Law |
POL 336: American Constitutional Law II |
| University elective |
University elective |
| Year Four |
| Fall |
Spring |
| POL 400 – Internship |
POL 420 – Senior Seminar |
| Political Science |
Political Science |
| University elective |
University elective |
| Law elective (LA 280, LA 301, LA 302, or PH 300) |
University elective |
| University elective |
University elective |
