PLSC.LGST, BA, Four-Year Plan

Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - Legal Studies Specialization

Sample Plan for New Students

Degree Requirements

  • Total Credits Required: 180
  • Credits in Core: 60
  • Credits in College: 20
    o HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310
    o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated proficiency
  • Credits in Major: 65
  • Minimum GPA: 2.00 (both cumulative and major)

Resources for Success

  • Plan courses on MySeattleU.
  • Meet with a Career Advisor.
  • Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
  • Visit Advising Services for more information.

Four-Year Plan For New Students

Year 1

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 UCOR Module I (5) UCOR Module I (5) HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 (5)
Course 2 UCOR Module I (5) UCOR Module I (5) PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5)
Course 3  Language 1150 (5)  Language 1250* (5) Language 1350* (5)

 

Year 1 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Academic Advisor
  • Create plan in Student Planning
  • Get Involved

Year 2

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 UCOR Module I (5) UCOR Module II* (5) UCOR Module II* (5)
Course 2 UCOR Module I (5) PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) UCOR Module II* (5)
Course 3 PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) ECON 2130 Principles of 
Economics - Macro (5)
PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5)

 

Year 2 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
  • Plan for Study Abroad
  • Meet with Career Engagement Office

Year 3

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 UCOR Module III* (5) UCOR Module III* (5) UCOR Module III* (5)
Course 2 PLSC 3190 Law, Politics and Society (5) PLSC 3250 Race and the Law OR 
PLSC 3260 Law and Gender (5)
PLSC 3210 American 
Constitutional Law OR PLSC 3220 
Civil Liberties in American 
Constitution (5)
Course 3 General Electives (5) General Electives (5) General Electives (5)

 

Year 3 Steps for Success

  • Find Internship or Research Opportunities
  •  Meet with Faculty Advisor
  • Review Educational Plan

Year 4

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 PLSC Supporting Elective (5) PLSC Supporting Elective (5) PLSC 4220 Law, Politics, and 
Justice (5)
Course 2 General Electives (5) PLSC Supporting Elective (5) PLSC Supporting Elective (5)
Course 3 General Elective (5) General Elective (5) General Elective (5)

 

Year 4 Steps for Success

  • Meet with Faculty Advisor
  •  Apply for Graduation
  •  Continue Post Graduation Planning