Bachelor of Arts in History - Pre Law

A high-quality history paper is one that’s clearly written with a persuasive argument and judicious use of evidence. It’s not surprising that those heading to law school find that a degree in History makes a good foundation. As a History major pursuing the Pre-Law track at IUP, you’ll find that studying the past is an outstanding way to prepare for your future.

Through your history classes, you can choose to study a broad range of topics such as colonial America, medieval Europe, the Byzantine Empire, ancient Greece, Native Americans, early China, the Civil War, Russia, and the Middle East.

All History majors are encouraged to do an independent study or an honors thesis. You’ll develop the essential critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills to have a successful law career.

You’ll also take seven courses covering business, criminology, economics, history, philosophy, and political science for the Pre-Law track.

This major offers you the academic preparation demanded by law schools and helps you to develop the skills and knowledge you’ll need for the law school admissions examination.

Official transcripts from a high school or other secondary school in English are required for all students. If you wish to transfer credits from another college or university, make sure to indicate that you are a transfer student on the application and forward your college transcripts, also. You will receive an evaluation of your credits during Orientation. IUP is able to offer admission to students at varying levels of academic achievement and preparation. If you are looking for a benchmark, here is some info. Most students who earn admission to IUP meet or exceed these scores: Cumulative high school GPA: 3.32 SAT: score of 1050 IUP SAT code: 2652 ACT: composite score of 22 ACT code: 3704. TOEFL iBT - 61. IELTS - 5.5. Duolingo - 90. GTEC - 1100. TOEFL ITP - 500. Cambridge - 160. Pearson - 46.