PLSC.LGST, BA, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - Legal Studies Specialization
Sample Plan for New Students
The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed an equivalent to the following:
| Seattle University Course Number and Title | Washington State Community College Common Course Number |
|---|---|
| Language 1150, 1250, and 1350 | Foreign Language or ASL 121, 122 and 123 or demonstrated proficiency |
| HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 | HIST 126, 127, 128, 136, 137, 146, 147 or 148 |
Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide for more information. Some courses not listed on the Transfer Equivalency Guide may still transfer to SU.
For courses not found on this tool, compare course descriptions with SU’s course catalog to determine equivalent courses at your college/university:
http://catalog.seattleu.edu/
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required for Degree: 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
- GPA cumulative minimum: 2.0
- GPA major minimum: 2.0
Resources for Success
- Use MySeattleU for planning courses.
- Meet with a Career Advisor for guidance.
- Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
- Visit Advising Services for further information.
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) | PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) | PLSC 3210 American Constitutional Law OR PLSC 3220 Civil Liberties in American Constitution Law (5) |
| Course 2 | PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) | PLSC 3250 Race and the Law OR PLSC 3260 Law and Gender (5) |
PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
- Submit Course Plan for approval via MySeattleU
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | PLSC 3190 Law, Politics, and Society (5) |
PLSC Specialization Elective (5) | PLSC 4220 Law, Politics, and Justice (5) |
| Course 2 | PLSC Supporting Elective (5) | PLSC Specialization Elective (5) | PLSC Specialization Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | ECON 2130 Principles of Economics – Macro (5) |
UCOR Module III* (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
- Apply for Graduation
- Continue Post Graduation Planning
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III.
See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See
my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for
course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have
different Core requirements.
Satisfied in Major: Module I
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II:
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning
Module III:
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- 15 credits of Legal Studies Specialization Electives. Options include:
PLSC 3200, 3210, 3220, 3250, 3260, 3520, 3550, 3560, 3620, 4340, 4950,
4960, or department approved course. These 15 credits may not
duplicate other courses taken in the major. - 5 credits of Legal Studies Supporting Electives. Options include:
BLAW 3700, 4760; CEEGR 3760 (3 credits) with an approved
Independent Study (2 credits); ENGL 3040; PHIL 2600, 3260; or SOCL
4430. - One PLSC course chosen for the major must be a designated Core
Capstone course.