Politics and law is a natural combination for students considering legal careers. This is a sample degree plan for students pursuing a major in politics and a minor in law; not all students will follow this sample plan since their schedules or course offerings may differ year-by-year. All students must consult with an advisor in making course selections that meet their individual needs. Students pursuing a program in politics and law should consult with a faculty advisor in politics and law early in their program to plan effectively. Students interested in law may also consider the Catholic University Law School direct entry program.
| Year One |
| Fall |
Spring |
| EN 101 – Composition I |
EN 102 – Composition II |
| POL 102 – International Relations |
POL 103 – Comparative Politics |
| TRS 100 – Theological Inquiry |
PH 100 – Introduction to Philosophy |
| University elective |
Introductory History (HI-1) |
| University elective |
University elective |
| Year Two |
| Fall |
Spring |
| POL 210 – Western Political Concepts I |
Introductory Literature (LT-1) |
| POL 250 or HI 250 – Research and Writing |
Advanced Theology (TRS-2) |
| POL 230 – American Policy Process |
Politics elective |
| Politics elective |
Introductory Social Science (SS-1) |
| Natural Science (NS) with a lab |
Law elective (LA 280, LA 301, LA 302, or PH 300) |
| Year Three |
| Fall |
Spring |
| Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) |
Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) |
| Politics elective |
Politics elective |
| Law elective (LA 280, LA 301, LA 302, or PH 300) |
Math (MT) |
| POL 335: American Constitutional Law |
POL 336: American Constitutional Law II |
| University elective |
University elective |
| Year Four |
| Fall |
Spring |
| POL 400 – Internship |
POL 420 – Senior Seminar |
| Politics elective |
Politics elective |
| Politics elective |
Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) |
| Law elective (LA 280, LA 301, LA 302, or PH 300) |
University elective |
| University elective |
University elective |
