The Political Science BA with Pre-Law emphasis is designed to introduce students to the study of law and judicial process and also provides a general orientation for law school. This program is also valuable for those seeking careers in intelligence or law enforcement. 

To earn the emphasis, students complete the same breadth of core courses as they would with a general BA in Political Science and take approved Pre-Law courses for their remaining Political Science electives. 

These electives include:

  • The Judicial Process
  • American Constitutional Democracy
  • Constitutional Debates
  • The American Constitution 
  • Constitutional Rights
  • The United States Supreme Court
  • Constitution and Civil Liberties
  • Politics of Criminal Justice

Degree Requirements & Courses

Our graduates pursue careers in

  • Law
  • Business and Finance
  • Government and Politics
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Journalism
  • Lobbying
  • International Relations

We also offer an Accelerated BA-MPA option.

Making an Appointment with Your Academic Advisor

Appointments can be easily scheduled through MU Connect. If you are not a current Political Science or Public Administration and Policy major, you will need to search for the advisors below.

Note: MU Connect works best with Chrome or Firefox. Using Safari or Internet Explorer is not recommended.

 

Rebecca Fallon (last names A-G)

W109A Locust Street Building
FallonRM@missouri.edu
To schedule an appointment and/or see upcoming Zoom drop-in hours, please use MU Connect.

Sarah Kammeyer (last names H-O)

W109C Locust Street Building
KammeyerS@missouri.edu
To schedule an appointment and/or see upcoming Zoom drop-in hours, please use MU Connect.

Kati Abbott (last names P-Z)

W109B Locust Street Building
AbbottKM@missouri.edu
To schedule an appointment and/or see upcoming Zoom drop-in hours, please use MU Connect.

 

We want to answer your questions! If you are a current MU student thinking about majoring in political science or public administration and policy, contact one of the academic advisors for the department:

  • Rebecca Fallon (last names A-G)  FallonRM@missouri.edu

  • Sarah Kammeyer (last names H-O)  KammeyerS@missouri.edu

  • Kati Abbott (last names P-Z)  AbbottKM@missouri.edu

If you are not a current MU student, you can declare your major when you apply to the University. Contact Mizzou Admissions to apply and to find out about financial aid, residential life, and more.