Siena Heights University
Pre-Law Program
Siena Heights University recognizes that there is no one correct pre-law preparation . The curriculum presented will prepare students with the skills necessary for law school : reading , writing , reasoning , critical thinking , verbal communication , problem solving , and breadth of experience and knowledge .
Siena Heights University ’ s pre-law curriculum consists of a core sequence of courses considered by the university to be most appropriate for students planning to enter law school . The additional list of highly recommended courses will complement a student ’ s breadth of education and , therefore , increase the chances of successfully entering law school .
Students must complete an academic major and although any major is possible , the following are particularly recommended :
Accounting Business Administration Criminal Justice English History Mathematics Philosophy Psychology Social Science
Internships or cooperative work experiences can be arranged through the Career Services Office . Outside speakers will be on-campus to discuss law school preparation , entrance , and survival , as well as career possibilities in law . Special pre-law advisors and our Philosophy department faculty will assist students in counseling and advising .
Siena Heights has an articulation agreement with the University of Detroit Mercy Law School providing up to five seats per year to Siena graduates with a 3.2 cumulative g . p . a . and a LSAT score in the top fiftieth percentile .
I . Pre-Law Curriculum Required courses may also count toward majors , minors , and university core requirements . Upon completion of the Pre-Law Program and receipt of a baccalaureate degree , the student ’ s transcript will note that the Pre-Law Curriculum of 40 credit hours has been completed .
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Required Courses for Pre-Law Curriculum |
40 credit hours |
1 . |
BIO ___ |
Lab Science Course |
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CHE ___ |
Lab Science Course |
4 |
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or PHY ___ |
Lab Science Course |
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2 . |
ENG 211 |
Rhetoric |
3 |
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ENG 212 |
Research |
3 |
4 . |
HIS 140 |
World Civilizations before 1500 |
3 |
5 . |
HIS 211 |
U . S . History |
3 |
6 . |
MAT 143 |
Introduction to Statistics |
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or |
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3 |
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MAT 174 |
Data Analysis and Statistics |
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7 . |
MGT 302 |
Management Principles and Cases |
3 |
8 . |
PHI 110 |
Logic |
3 |
9 . |
PHI 201 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
10 . |
PHI 220 |
Introduction to Ethics |
3 |
11 . |
PSC 130 |
American Democracy |
3 |
12 . |
SOC 111 |
Introduction to Sociology |
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