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College of Liberal Arts

Curricula in Political Science

Certificate in Law, Politics and Society

The Certificate in Law, Politics and Society is a means of enhancing undergraduate education through a focused combination of courses and individualized research instruction. Administered by the Political Science Department, the program is open to all Texas A&M University undergraduates, regardless of major. If you are interested in developing an intellectually-rigorous, research-oriented foundation for post-graduate studies focusing on the politics of law, courts and legal systems or for preparation for law school and the legal profession, this certificate program may be for you.

This certificate requires 18 hours of course work, including a capstone course involving doctrinal, empirical or comparative research into important socio-legal questions. The 18 semester hours of course work can be accommodated within the regular undergraduate curriculum. Students are encouraged to begin planning as freshmen to avoid the addition of extra hours to the degree plan. Certificate requirements are specified in a current brochure available in the Department of Political Science’s Undergraduate Programs Office, Allen Building, room 2024.

Successful completion of the program will be indicated on the student’s transcript. Each student will receive a program certificate upon graduation from Texas A&M.