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Prepare for a Law-Related Career

Learn how ideas, institutions, and individuals shape society through the Law and Politics Minor at Concordia University Irvine. This interdisciplinary program equips you with the analytical, ethical, and communication skills needed to navigate complex political and legal systems.

You’ll explore political theory, history, and public policy while examining how faith and morality inform justice. Coursework includes studies in ethics, religion, political thought, and constitutional law.

View the Concordia University Irvine Online Catalog for a full list of courses.

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“The faculty…had so much passion and so much energy for developing us. I was already sold on the program, but they just tipped the scales for me. It was the best decision that I’ve made.”

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“Concordia has ensured that I am receiving a credible and reliable education. I feel as though every day I leave my classrooms more knowledgeable than I was when I first entered.”

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“I have been able to really dive deeper into the Bible and God’s teachings. Having teachers that profess their faith during class really helps me feel open about everything and seek God throughout my day.”

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What can I do with a minor in political science?

Because political science connects to so many disciplines, it pairs well with a variety of majors. The minor in law and politics at Concordia is designed to prepare you for graduate study in law and for careers in politics, government, political consulting, journalism, or policy analysis. You’ll learn to evaluate complex issues, write persuasively, and approach civic life with integrity and purpose.

Is political science a good minor for law school?

To go to law school, you’ll have many options for your major and minor.

And yes, political science is a good choice. Here at Concordia, you can take law and politics courses as a minor. For law school consideration, you could add it on to a major like economics or English.

Political science is one of the most popular and relevant minors for students planning to attend law school. At Concordia, you can add the Law and Politics Minor to majors such as economics or English to strengthen your critical reasoning, research, and writing skills — all qualities that law schools look for.

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