Roosevelt University - Pathway Program - Pre-law degree: choice of majors

Pre-law degree: choice of majors

Upon completion of your degree pathway program, you will have reached the required English level, acquired academic credits, and integrated into American university life. You then matriculate into Year 2 of an undergraduate degree at Roosevelt University in Chicago.

Your choice of pre-law degrees and social science degrees once you have completed the International Year One pre-law pathway:

Criminal Justice, BA

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice prepares students for leadership roles within the criminal justice field. This pre-law degree program is designed for those who wish to become criminal justice professionals, or who seek advancement in the field. A criminal justice degree also provides a foundation for law school and continuing life-long professional development as a policy-maker.

Graduates of the program are well-placed to succeed in supervisory and management roles in areas including policing, homeland security, courts, corrections, juvenile justice, child and victim advocacy, security and associated support agencies. The courses cover contemporary issues facing the decision-makers of the American criminal justice system, with an emphasis on the skills necessary to become an effective leader. 

International Studies, BA

International studies is an interdisciplinary degree program in the College of Arts and Sciences. At least 5 courses in international studies must be taken:

• Cross-Cultural Anthropology
• Principles of Economics I
• The World since 1500
• Introduction to International Relations
• Introduction to Political Science 

Students choose elective courses from the following three tracks: Regional Studies (including courses focusing on Latin America, Europe, Southern cone, Middle East, and Egypt), Developments in the Global System, and Race, Rights, Gender and Activism.

Students may also deepen their learning and gain valuable work experience through internships with an agency or organization that deals with international issues and populations.

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