Undergraduate Programs

The Political Science Major (B.A.)

Political science majors will demonstrate:

• Ability to identify, analyze, and evaluate critically basic moral and political concepts.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and evaluate critically significant political institutions and practices.
• Writing, analysis, and oral presentation skills that conform to the scholarly expectations of the discipline.

For program requirements and course descriptions, please follow this link to the course catalog.

The International Studies Major (B.A.)

International Studies majors will demonstrate:

• An understanding of the international dimensions of economics, politics, or culture.
• An understanding of the economics, politics, or culture of a specific region of the world.
• An understanding of how cultures differ, as well as the advantages and challenges of cultural diversity.
• The knowledge, skills, and confidence to work in multicultural settings, whether here or abroad.
• A second-year proficiency in a second language.

For program requirements and course descriptions, please follow this link to the course catalog.

The Pre-Law Minor

According to the American Bar Association and law schools, pre-legal education should be a preparation for a lifetime of active involvement in a diverse and changing society and not just a direct preparation for law school. There is no single curricular path that is ideal preparation for law school. However, this pre-law minor specifically seeks to help student further improve their skills in critical thinking, reading, writing, and public speaking, and also to develop some understanding of what shapes human experience within Americna society and the American legal system. Although any undergraduate major will suffice for admission to law school, most law school students major in one or more of the following: politics, history, philosophy, and/or English.

Pre-law students should contact the pre-law advisor at least once a semester to keep informed about various activities relevant to their pre-law preparation. Pre-law students are also encouraged to join the Dominican University of California Pre-Law Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International. Please contact the pre-law advisor or the chapter president for more information.

For program requirements and course descriptions, please follow this link to the course catalog.