History (Pre-Law Concentration), BS (540101)

The Pre-Law Concentration in History provides a foundation for understanding basic needs and problems common to all mankind deemed vital to the student of law. The study of history and psychology provides a look at past attempts to deal with complicated human activities, as well as insights into human cultures and worldviews. An understanding of foundational business concepts will bring understanding of human beings as they seek to survive economically. A focus in English and communication will provide the student with the skills needed to convey his/her thoughts to others efficiently and effectively. All these disciplines train students to effectively conduct critical analysis of rhetoric and argument. Our program encourages enrollment in a number of challenging courses offered in order to provide solid preparation for various careers. Students who move on to law school will build upon and further refine the knowledges, abilities, and competencies learned in these programs.

The goal of the Pre-Law Concentration is to prepare the student, with completion of additional professional training, to pursue a career in business, law, criminal justice, or different humanities fields. The concentration is designed for students who plan to move on to a career in law, but not exclusively for those students. Students who are seeking other career choices will find the program rewarding and career enhancing as well.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. A graduate with a Pre-law concentration at Emmanuel University should be able to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

• Use appropriate historical, legal, or literary theory in the analysis of a variety of topics.
• Critically interpret historical and contemporary events, as well as cultural artifacts within a biblical worldview.
• Produce effectively researched, organized, and argued written essays using the appropriate style, documentation method, and formatting.
• Orally present, defend, and critique a variety of types of arguments

2. A graduate with a Pre-law concentration at Emmanuel University should be able to understand the following:

• The variety of cultural worldviews that exist and some of the history of their development.
• The structure and divisions of different governmental systems, including that of the United States and its state and local entities.
• The origin and development of western democratic systems, principles, and values.
• Principles and ethics of the business world and the legal concepts that accompany them.
• The wide variety of English language cultural artifacts that have added beauty, wisdom, and cultural awareness to our society over time.

3. A GPA of 2.50 is required to meet graduation requirements of the History/Pre-Law Concentration.