Policy, Politics and International Affairs Law School Early Entry Option Requirements
- These requirements apply to students entering this program in fall 2020 and thereafter. Students who enrolled earlier should consult the catalog in effect at the time they enrolled.
- Learn more about qualifying for and taking advantage of the Law School Early Entry Option through the UBalt School of Law.
General-Education Requirements
(43 credits)
General Education requirements for all new students entering UBalt in fall 2017 and after.
- General Education requirements for all students who entered UBalt in fall 2016 and spring 2017.
- General Education requirements for all students who entered UBalt between fall 2014 and spring 2016.
Policy, Politics and International Affairs Law School Early Entry Option Requirements
(30 credits)
CORE COURSES (18 CREDITS)
- PPIA 201 American Government
- PPIA 210 Introduction to International Relations
- one course in economics or PPIA 315 Public Policy Analysis
- PPIA 324 American Public Policy
- PPIA 408 Methods in Government and Public Policy
- PPIA 499 Senior Seminar
Law School Early Entry Electives (12 credits)
Complete four courses approved by a faculty adviser; students who are interested in the practice of law in Maryland should have a strong background in American and Maryland governmental structures and processes. Therefore, strongly recommended courses include:
- PPIA 341 Civil Liberties and the Bill of Rights
- PPIA 344 American Presidency
- PPIA 345 The Legislative Process
- PPIA 348 State and Local Government
- PPIA 362 Media and Government
- PPIA 381 American Political Thought
- PPIA 426 Foundations of Democracy I
- PPIA 461 Maryland Government Processes and Politics
- PPIA 463 Interest Group Politics and Lobbying
General Electives
- First Year Seminar: Introduction to University Learning (IDIS 101)
freshmen only; transfer students replace this with a different elective
Complete as many courses as necessary from any discipline to fulfill your 93-credit requirement to graduate.