Accelerated Six-Year Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) to Juris Doctor Program
Description
91福利社 offers an accelerated 3+3 Pre-Law Scholars Program which enables highly-qualified students to earn a baccalaureate degree and a Juris Doctor in only six years, rather than in the traditional seven years.
Students spend the first three years at the McNichols Campus earning credit toward their bachelor of arts or sciences degree. Students must meet all of the requirements of their major (excluding electives) and the . The last three years are at the School of Law completing the Juris Doctor requirements. Upon successful completion of the first-year law school curriculum, those credits transfer back to the undergraduate major for the undergraduate degree to be awarded.
Pre-Law Scholars are invited to participate in special events at the Law School. Examples include lecture series like the Dewitt C. Holbrook Lecture on Social Justice and the McElroy Lecture on Law and Religion; receptions like Meet the Judges and Erin Go Law; and the Lunch with a Lawyer series.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Please review the catalog page for the Program Learning Outcomes for BA Chemistry and the for the Juris Doctor. -
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Admission Into the Program
New students enrolling in this program must meet the following admission requirements:
- Seniors in high school
- 3.5 GPA
- 1280 SAT or 27 ACT
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Undergraduate Student Information
Students who have enrolled in the 6-Year Law Scholars Program must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate at 91福利社 each fall and winter term.
All necessary undergraduate course work must be completed at the McNichols Campus within the three calendar years immediately prior to beginning the law school phase of the program at 91福利社 Law. Students must fulfill the requirements of the University Core Curriculum, as well as the required courses in their chosen major.
Apply to the Law School during your junior year
Students will be eligible to apply for the law school phase of the program in their third year of undergraduate studies. The following requirements must be met:- The undergraduate school/college must certify that the student has or will have completed and passed all of the University and major requirements necessary for the conferral of their undergraduate degree (other than elective credits) by the end of the junior year.
- Overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.5 at the end of the junior year.
- Take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) no later than December of the junior year and obtained a score of at least 154.
- Complete the 91福利社 Law admission application with all required components by February 1 of the junior year.
- Meet the character and fitness requirements for admission to 91福利社 Law.
- Interview with the 91福利社 Law Admission Committee.
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Law School Admission Requirements
Third-year 91福利社 undergraduate students in one of the approved majors will be eligible for admission into 91福利社 Law by meeting the following criteria which include having:
- Completed at least three years of appropriate coursework at 91福利社;
- Completed the undergraduate major and core curriculum requirements with at least 90 credits;
- Earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 by the end of their junior year;
- Scored at least a 154 on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT);
- Remained in good academic and disciplinary standing;
- Completed the application process for 91福利社 Law; and
- Met all of the fitness, character and other criteria for admission required by 91福利社 Law.
Participating in the Six-Year Law Scholars Program does not guarantee entrance to law school. If 91福利社 Law does not grant admission, then a student remains in the undergraduate program to complete the bachelor’s degree. You may then apply to law school through the regular law school admission process. You will need to consult with your academic advisor for the best course of action.
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Bachelor Program Requirements - Bachelor of Science with a Major in Mathematics (120 credits)
Mathematics Major - Bachelor of Science
This program gives students a scientifically-oriented education in mathematics. In addition to the standard topics in mathematics and statistics, students select courses in advanced mathematics, computer science and/or other areas related to the department. Students must earn at least a “C” grade in each MTH course counted towards the major and a C average for the 59 credit hours required for the major. The cooperative education program is highly recommended.
- MTH 1410 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4 credits)
- MTH 1420 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 credits)
- MTH 1834 Mathematical Excursion (1 credit)
- MTH 2410 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III* (4 credits)
- MTH 2760 Discrete Structures (3 credits)
- MTH 3020 Linear Algebra with Applications (3 credits)
- MTH 4050 Abstract Algebra I (3 credits)
- MTH 4270 Applied Probability and Statistics (3 credits)
- MTH 4350 Real Analysis I (3 credits)
- CSSE 1710 Introduction to Programming I (3 credits)
- CSSE 1711 Introduction to Programming Lab I (1 credits)
- ENL 3030 Technical Writing (3 credits)
Total: 35 credits, plus nine credits of electives described below, and 15 credits of the law cognate.
*MTH 2411 and MTH 2412 may be taken instead of MTH 2410
Electives - flexibility and focus
To allow maximum flexibility to address personal interests and to focus on career-oriented objectives, students choose three elective courses and five cognate courses as follows:
Nine or more credits of mathematical electives from: