Minor

Constitutional Studies Minor

The Constitutional Studies minor provides interdisciplinary training in the politics, history, and philosophy of constitutional government. As an interdisciplinary liberal arts major, it aims to help students achieve the following outcomes: to gain general knowledge of constitutional government in the United States and abroad and to develop effective communication, analytical and critical thinking skills. While completing this minor might constitute excellent preparation for law or graduate school, it is not a prerequisite for any further study of the law.

I. Minor Program Requirements

Foundations in the American Constitutional Tradition

Twenty-one semester credits. To satisfy the interdisciplinary requirement, students must complete courses from at least three different disciplines below (History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Theology).

Course Code
Name
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Students Must Complete Credits From Each of the Following Three Concentrations:

The American Foundation and American Constitutional History (6 credits)

Course Code
Name
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Constitutionalism: History and Philosophy (6 credits)

Course Code
Name
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6
Total Credits
21