Political Science / Prelaw Minor

Minor Requirements

• A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all courses used to satisfy the minor.
• Grades below "C" (2.0) in lower level courses are not accepted.
• At least 12 hours used in the minor must be earned at UCF within the School of Politics, Security, and Intl Affairs.
• Double major/dual degree policy in Political Science programs and minors (Note: The myKnight Audit cannot capture overlapping courses between two or more programs; therefore, students should have their program reviewed by the School before filing for graduation.):
  • Students who double minor in Political Science/Prelaw and International and Global Studies shall not count more than one course toward both programs.
  • Students who major in International and Global Studies, and minor in Political Science/Prelaw shall not count more than one course toward both programs, except the following: POS2041 - American National Government

Prerequisite Courses

• Most courses for this minor will have prerequisites completed as a part of a student's GEP requirement, as general electives, or a student can enroll into courses with consent of instructor.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses

6 Total Credits

• Complete the following:
  • POS2041 - American National Government (3)
  • POS4284 - Judicial Process and Politics (3)

Restricted Electives

12 Total Credits

• Complete all of the following
  • Complete at least 1 of the following:
    • INR4401 - International Law (3)
    • POS4603 - American Constitutional Law I (3)
    • POS4604 - American Constitutional Law II (3)
  • Earn at least 9 credits from the following types of courses: Select three (3) upper-division political science courses (courses with prefixes CPO, INR, POS, POT, and PUP; and GEO 3471, which is also a Political Science course. See the Political Science Major description for a list of courses that may be offered by the school). Only three hours of credit for internships, independent study, or directed reading may be counted:

Grand Total Credits: 18

Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 18Other Requirements

• Co-op, or Independent Study credit cannot be used toward the minor without prior school permission.