The Law minor allows students to build a minor that reflects their interests and knowledge. With the broad topics available in Law and Political Science courses that our department already offers, students can develop legal knowledge for various career fields. You'll develop critical skills that are marketable across professions, such as the ability to “think like a lawyer” in solving problems and to make clearly written and logical arguments. Pay close attention to the Law minor requirements and the minor checklist to determine the full minor requirements and course options.
Declaring the Minor
To declare the Law Minor, please complete this form.
Minor Overview
- Law Minor Total Units: 18
- GPA requirement: 2.0
- Upper Division Requirement: minimum of 9 units (courses numbered 300-499)
- Residency Requirement: minimum of 3 units
- Law Minor Checklist
Minor Requirements
Required Courses
- Complete 3 courses (9 units) in SGPP
- 1 course (3 units) must be from: POL 201, 202, 204, 206 or 209.
- Strongly recommend POL 201 or POL 202.
- 2 courses (6 units) must be upper-division (300 – 499 level courses). See the above checklist for allowable courses
- 1 course (3 units) must be from: POL 201, 202, 204, 206 or 209.
- Complete 3 courses (9 units) in Law
- 2 courses (6 units) must be from: Law 389, 401, 402A, 402B, 404, 407
- 1 additional course (3 units) from any LAW elective. See the above checklist for allowable courses
- Students majoring in SGPP programs (CJS, LAW, POL, or PMPC/PAF) cannot complete the Law minor
Minor Advising
SGPP Advisor for the Law Minor:
If you would like more information on the Law minor, you can schedule an advising appointment or visit during walk-in hours.