• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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Our BA in political science with a concentration in pre-law prepares you for law school by providing a solid foundation for future study in fields including commercial, criminal, environmental, family, labor, and tax law.

Your courses will focus on the U.S. legal system, law and courts in relationship to other aspects of the U.S. political system, international law and courts, and the international political system. A background in law prepares you not only for a practice of law, but also for rewarding careers in advocacy, business, and education.

Studying law will develop your analytical, logical, and creative thinking skills. You'll be prepared to think critically and act effectively as an engaged citizen.

We want to ensure that you acquire proficiency in writing, communication, advocacy, and comparative analysis: all vital skills in today's workplace, which is why we require students to complete an internship.

Major in Political Science

In your concentration, you’ll study topics such as constitutional law, civil liberties and rights, the legislative process, and state politics.

Our professors are accomplished scholars in their fields, committed to teaching and research. You'll work with them to: Understand of the concepts, theories, and empirical findings in politics, government, and administration; Discover the impact of factors such as employment, environment, and gender on politics; Consider the theories and practices of governments on both the domestic and international levels.

For the major, you'll complete 39 credit hours, and 120 credit hours overall. An internship is required for political science majors. For your concentration, you'll complete a law-related internship.

UMassD advantages

Internships: All political science majors complete an off-campus internship.

Study abroad: Experiences through the International Programs Office may waive the internship requirement.

Pre-law advising: Receive advising on which courses to take to prepare for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and law school.

3+3 Law degree: UMass Law’s accelerated program allows you to receive both an undergraduate degree and a law degree in 6 rather than 7 years. In your fourth year, you would matriculate at UMass Law as a first-year law student.

Experience: Participate in student government, community service, and Pi Sigma Alpha. Learn more about the study and practice of law by attending events at UMass Law.

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Arts and Sciences

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Students must have a secondary and/or post-secondary sealed official transcript. All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency and are required to submit TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or PTE (53) scores.

课程信息

学制：全日制(120 学分)在线/远程学习(120 学分)

学费：US$30,673.00 (¥ 198,574) /年

开学时间：2022九月1日, 2022十二月27日, 2022一月18日

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留学地点：College of Arts and SciencesLiberal Arts Building, 397A,285 Old Westport Road,DARTMOUTH,Massachusetts,02747, United States