The BS in Criminology and Criminal Justice Early Entry to Duncan School of Law is a combined degree completion pathway that allows students to complete their BA in Political Science in three years and if accepted, their JD in law upon finishing law school.
The maximum amount of double-counted credit hours for the Political Science (BA) Early Entry to Duncan School of Law is 31. LMU limits eligibility for this pathway to exceptional students who meet the enrollment criteria. Students are still required to meet the student learning outcomes (SLOs) for each program so the quality and integrity of both programs are not jeopardized.
General Education
I. LMU Specific Courses
II. Communication
III. Ethics, Fine Arts, History, or Humanities
IV. Behavioral/Social Sciences
V. History
VI. Mathematics
(see Mathematics Placement)
VII. Natural Sciences/Physical Sciences
*LMU requires all first-time freshmen students with less than 15 credits of college credit to complete UACT 100.
Required Courses
Collateral Course Requirements
Select 6 hours from the following electives:
Recommended Electives
Other Electives
Additional Elective Requirements for the Criminology and Criminal Justice and Duncan School of Law Combined Pathway
Collateral Requirement: Pre-Law Seminar
The Duncan School of Law
Students take the following classes during their fourth year.
Fall
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| LAW 1005 Legal Foundations | 1 |
| LAW 1011 Civil Procedure I | 3 |
| LAW 1021 Contracts & Sales I | 3 |
| LAW 1041 Torts I | 3 |
| LAW 1051 Legal Research I | 1 |
| LAW 1052 Legal Communication I | 2 |
| LAW 1061 Criminal Law I | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Spring
| Class | Credit Hours |
| LAW-1008 The Successful Lawyer | 2 |
| LAW-1012 Civil Procedure II | 3 |
| LAW-1031 Property I | 3 |
| LAW-1042 Torts II | 3 |
| LAW-1053 Legal Research II | 1 |
| LAW-1054 Legal Communication II | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Total for the Fourth Year: 31 credit hours