Catalog 73 - National University

College of Letters and SciencesGLS 410GLS 430HIS 320HIS 350HUM 501PAD 403PHL 320PHL 375POL 490POL 539SOC 385SOC 445SOC 540Gender and Global Society(Prerequisites: ENG 240)The Global Economy(Prerequisites: ENG 240)Culture of Global Capitalism(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Cultural Diversity(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Global Civic Culture(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Government and Community RelationsComparative Religion(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Environmental Ethics(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Guided StudyDynamics of World PoliticsMethods of Social Inquiry(Prerequisites: SOC 100, ENG 100/101)Contemporary Social Problems(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Power and Social Change(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)ENG 100 Effective College English I (3 quarter units) *ENG 101 Effective College English II (3 quarter units)*(Prerequisite: ENG 100)SOC 100 Principles of Sociology (+)*(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)orPSY 100 Introduction to Psychology*POL 201orPHL 100LAW 200American Politics*(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Introduction to Philosophy*(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Introduction to Law and Legal WritingRequirements for the Major(9 courses; 40.5 units)LAW 400LAW 304LAW 305LAW 310Current Legal IssuesLegal Aspects of Business ILegal Aspects of Business II(Prerequisite: LAW 304)LitigationLetters andSciences◆ MAJOR IN PRE-LAW STUDIES (610-422)Faculty Advisor: Jack B. Hamlin • (858) 642-8405 • jhamlin@nu.eduThe Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law Studies program provides studentswith the well rounded education needed for admission to lawschools. Emphasis is placed on the verbal, critical thinking, andanalytical skills that are considered vital for success as a law studentand as a member of the legal profession. This major also allowsstudents interested in a career in business or government to gain anunderstanding of the complex legal issues they will face in theirprofessions.Program Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this program, students will be able to::• Apply critical legal thinking in analyzing judicial decisions• Describe, analyze, and anticipate legal issues in a businessenvironment• Review and analyze contemporary legal issues in the state,federal, and administrative law forums.• Analyze issues by application of relevant rules of law, ethicalstandards, and social mores• Develop a clear and concise legal argument supporting a positionon a given legal topic• Demonstrate written, oral communication, and presentationskills.• Describe and analyze need for effective planning in preparationfor the negotiation processDegree RequirementsTo earn a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Pre-Law Studies, studentsmust complete at least 180 quarter units as described below. 76.5quarter units must be completed at the upper-division level and 45must be completed in residence at National University. In the absenceof transfer credit, students may need to take additional generalelectives to satisfy the total units for the degree. Students should referto the section on undergraduate admission procedures for specificinformation on admission and evaluation.Prerequisites for the Major(5 courses; 19.5 quarter units)LAW 402orADR 405LAW 405LAW 408Capstone:LAW 420orLAW 470ADR 400The Art of NegotiationNegotiation FundamentalsAnalytical ReasoningLegal Writing, Research, and Oral ArgumentAdvocacyPre-Law Senior Project(Prerequisites: LAW 310, LAW 400, and LAW 408)Alternative Dispute ResolutionUpper-Division Electives(7 courses; 31.5 units)Choose seven upper-division degree related electives. The coursesnoted with an “*” below are strongly recommended.LAW 430LAW 440LAW 445LAW 455LAW 460ADR 410ADR 415ADR 420ADR 425ADR 430CJA 464SOC 445PHL 337ENG 432Constitutional Law*Comparative International LawAdministrative Law for BusinessPublic ContractingLaw School Portfolio Project*Facilitation Fundamentals*Mediation Fundamentals*Communication and Conflict*Cultural Issues in Conflict Management*Ethics and Neutrality*Constitutional Law for Criminal JusticeContemporary Social Problems(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Ethics*(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Report and Research Paper Writing(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)◆ MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY (610-104)Faculty Advisor: Brenda Shook • (916) 855-4108 • bshook@nu.eduThe Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program offers a comprehensiveintroduction to the contemporary discipline of psychology. Graduatesof this program are well prepared to seek employment in personnel,103