UMA Undergraduate Guide 2019-2020 Academic Departments and Programs Political Science and Legal Studies Legal Studies Getting Started
Getting Started
Information below is meant to guide first year students in getting started with this major and choosing appropriate courses. More advanced students interested in this major would also likely start with proposed foundation/pre-requisite courses. Please refer to the Major page located in the left menu bar to learn about full major requirements. How to Explore the MajorSuggested General Education CoursesAll Undergraduates are required to satisfy the General Education Requirements. Guidelines for students are available at https://www.umass.edu/gened. Students should choose a wide variety of Gen Ed courses, providing breadth of experience. Suggested Major and Prerequisite coursesRequired prerequisites: Transfer students should take LEGAL 250 in their first semester on campus and follow the requirements listed below. They cannot take LEGAL 450, the Junior Year Writing Requirement, until they have completed LEGAL 250 and ENGLWRIT 112 (College Writing). How to Declare the MajorFor current & admitted students: This major is unrestricted, which means any student may declare the major. Unrestricted majors may still have an entry process such as meeting with an advisor or attending an informational meeting. Students can declare when they enter the university or at any time in their UMass career by scheduling an advising appointment via the department website. Transfer StudentsTransfers should schedule an advising appointment through the department website as soon as they arrive on campus. Summary of Requirements for the MajorRefer to the Major page located in the left menu bar to learn more. Minimum total # of credits required: 37 Is there a minor? If so, what are the requirements? Additional notes:
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