Political science and international affairs majors offer excellent pre-law training, education and exposure. Our degrees prepare you for the rigorous analytical reasoning and clear, logical, written and oral communication skills you will need for law school, for a career in law, or in a related field. In conjunction with your emphasis in law, our majors work well with a multitude of minors such as communication studies, criminal justice, philosophy, public health and environmental studies.
Courses include:
- Constitutional Law (PSC 411G)
- Supreme Court (PSC 403H)
- Jurisprudence (PSC 409K)
- Judicial Process (PSC 332)
Courses include:
- American and Comparative Politics (PSC 211)
- International Relations (PSC 231)
Courses include:
- International Law (PSC 405A)
- International Organizations (PSC 336)
- Model United Nations—including a mock United Nations General Assembly (IAFF 300)
Courses include:
- Environmental Law (PSC 403E)
- International Human Rights (PSC 405H)
- Military and Politics (PSC 407Z)
- Comparative Religion and Politics (PSC 407K)
Courses include:
- Cybersecurity and International Relations (PSC 406A)
Courses include:
- Political Ethics and Political Corruptions (PSC 403J)
Courses include:
- Public Service, Congressional, or Nevada Legislative Internship (PSC 490F, PSC 490G, PSC 490H).
