Bachelor of Arts in History/Pre-Law (BA)
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Start Your Legal Career with a History/Pre-Law Degree
Our History and Pre-Law degree program will prepare you for entry into law school by developing your writing, research, and analytical skills in history and other appropriate disciplines, like criminal justice, political science, philosophy, and sociology.
The program also includes courses in legal research and writing.
- Prepare for entry into law school
- A comprehensive degree program that develops critical skills for future legal professions
- Transferable Skills
I loved Marywood and being able to live in a community where everyone cares and knows everyone. This goes from the fellow students, faculty, and professor. I have such a close relationship with my advisor and other faculty it makes you feel comforted that there are so many people you can go to for advise and help at any time.
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Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
- Completed application
- Official transcripts
- Letter of recommendation
- Official SAT and/or ACT test scores (Marywood is test optional)
- Essay (optional)
Liberal Arts Center
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The Liberal Arts Center contains classrooms utilized by several programs, as well as the Office of Admissions and a variety of other administrative offices. It is also home to the iconic Rotunda and the NativityMiguel School of Scranton.
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The Liberal Arts Center provides classroom space for coursework in the Social Sciences, English, Philosophy, and Religious Studies programs.
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Scholarships
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
Tuition
View Tuition RatesRich, Dr. Jeremy M
- School Director
- Program Coordinator (Social Science)
- Professor
- jrich@marywood.edu
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Seffrin, Dr. Patrick M
- Director, Center for Law, Policy, and Justice
- Associate Professor
- seffrin@marywood.edu
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Shprintzen, Dr. Adam
- Honors Program Coordinator
- Associate Professor
- shprintzen@marywood.edu
- x2358
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