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The History Major with a Pre-Law Concentration is designed to give students who wish to pursue legal studies an extra edge by building on the strengths of our existing B.A. program in History and challenging students to master additional skills and knowledge areas in legal history, the U.S. Constitution, ethical thinking, logic, and critical analysis.
As a History Major with a Pre-Law Concentration you will learn skills that will last a life time, while participating in the kind of open, comprehensive learning that is advocated by major legal organizations.
At NSC, your degree program is geared toward student success. You won't just be stuck behind a desk taking notes during a lecture; you will be exploring documents, historical photographs, and old films. You will be making arguments and taking part in cutting-edge kinds of research such as our new undergraduate oral history project where students will be involved in actually taping and filming area residents as they retell our past. As a History Major with a Concentration in Pre-Law, you will also prepare for success in professional world.
If you wish to work in a paralegal position, a bachelor's degree is typically required. The mean annual salary for paralegals and legal assistants in Nevada is $53,910 (2017 BLS).
Becoming a lawyer will typically require you to pursue a graduate education. There is no specific degree you need to get into a law program, but some programs provide a stronger foundation than others. The BA in History with a Pre-Law concentration is designed to give you the background you need to succeed. Once you've completed a law program, there are several career options with high-paying salaries:
What separates our BA in History with a Pre-Law concentration from our BA in History is an emphasis on classes that will help you succeed in a law program. A few examples include:
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