Pre-Law, B.A.
The Bethel University Pre-Law major is designed to afford students a diverse education covering different fields that will prepare a student for a legal education. Law schools look to candidates who have a broad-based education which can cover several disciplines. This kind of diversified education teaches students skills needed for the LSAT and a legal education rather than specific knowledge on a single subject. The ABA recommends the student take courses that teach core values and skills. Some of these skills are:
- Analytic and Problem Solving Skills
- Critical Reading
- Writing
- Oral Communication
- Listening Ability
- Research Skills
- Task Organization
- Management Skills
The Bethel University Pre-Law major offers classes which will educate students in the above areas. This emphasis will provide a sound foundation for legal studies and a broad knowledge of social sciences, economics, communication, and the humanities. The major will also help students develop an understanding of ethical patterns and professional conduct in the study of law from a Christian perspective.
Program Requirements
Bethel Core
| BIBL 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Basic Probability & Statistics | 3 |
| PHIL 250 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PSYC 182 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 151 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
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COMM and Foreign Language
| Choose 6 credits from the following: | 6 |
| Foreign Language (two semesters) | 6 |
| OR | |
| Foreign Language (one semester) | 3 |
| AND | |
| COMM 171 | Speech Communication | 3 |
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| Choose two of three options for a total of 6 hours: | 6 |
FA/THTR/ART/Music
| Elective(s) | 3 |
HIST
| History Elective | 3 |
LIT
| Literature Elective | 3 |
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| Choose three credits from the following: | 3 |
| BIOL 115 | Human Biology | 3 |
| OR | |
| NS 110 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| OR | |
| NS 291 | Physical World | 3 |
| OR | |
| Any BIOL,CHEM, PHYS | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 42 |
Major
Electives
Electives needed to complete degree
Total Credit Hours: 120