The history and political science major requires students to complete 30 credits, and leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
This major is part of our 3 Year Degree option, and has the option for completion within 3 years. This program reduces costs for students who have a clear idea of their educational path beyond Greenville College and wish to enter graduate or professional school more quickly than is possible with a traditional 4-year course of study. Learn more about our 3 Year Degree options »
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| HST 101 | Western Civilization | 3 |  |
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| HST 201 | American History | 3 | |
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People, ideas, and institutions in American history from English colonization to the present. |
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| HST 202 | Eastern Civilization | 3 (CC) | |
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The study of the history and culture of China and Japan from ancient times to the present. Meets the general education cross cultural requirement. |
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| HST 250 | Historical Method | 3 | |
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A course in the techniques of historical research and writing. |
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| HST 305 | 20th Century American History | 3 (WI) | |
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This course examines the development of U.S. social, cultural, and political history from World War I to the present. |
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| HST 310 | Latin America | 3 (CC) | |
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Emphasizes the forces that shaped and are now reshaping the region. Examines historical reasons for the present problems that trouble the area. Cross listed with SPN 310. Meets the general education cross cultural requirement. |
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| POL 210 | American Government | 3 | |
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Examines structures, functions, and policies of the national government. |
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To be a Pre-Law major you will need a well-rounded education. In particular, you will need to be able to read with high comprehension, write clearly and cogently, speak persuasively and particularly, and think critically and logically. There is a long list of classes you may take, but there are too many to take them all. Rather you should take those which you believe will strengthen you.
"Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever flowing stream."
Amos 5:24
Law schools accept any major, and no major is particularly superior in preparing you for a career in law. More than anything else, you need a well-rounded education. In particular, you will need to be able to read with high comprehension, write clearly and cogently, speak persuasively, and particularly, think critically and logically. Whatever major you choose should be supplemented with such courses as logic, ethics, advanced public speaking, criminal justice, and advanced writing.
You should focus on developing excellent writing skills therefore; take as many writing intensive courses as possible as well as consider courses in research methods and statistics. Furthermore, a second language will make you more marketable.
