Bachelor of Arts in History Pathway
B.A. to J.D. 3+3

Bachelor of Arts in History to Law Degree Pathway

The Bachelor of Arts in History to Law Degree Pathway prepares the student to engage a changing world, and the opportunities to conduct independent research projects, complete internships, and study abroad.

Students will complete three-fourths of the coursework required for a Bachelor of Arts in History from The W in three years.

Students then transfer to the Mississippi College School of Law. Where they will go on to finish the remaining coursework required for their Bachelor of Arts in History while working towards their law degree.


The W B.A. in History to Mississippi College J.D.

The W
Year One

Semester One

Course Name

CR:

UN 101 - Introduction to College Life

1

EN 101 - English Composition I

3

HIS - 101, 102, 109, or 110

3

COM 101 - Oral Communication

3

MA 113 - College Algebra (or higher)

3

Foreign Language I (FLS, FLF, or FLL)

4

 

17

Semester Two

Course Name

CR:

Art / Theatre / Music

3

EN 101 - English Composition II

3

HIS - 101, 102, 109, or 110

3

PHI - Philosophy

3

Foreign Language II (FLS, FLF, or FLL)

4

 

16

The W
Year Two

Semester Three

Course Name

CR:

EN - Literature Survey

3

Natural Science

3

Natural Science Lab

1

HIS - 101, 102, 109, or 110

3

HIS - History Elective (300-level)

3

Foreign Language III (FLS, FLF, or FLL)

3

 

16

Semester Four

Course Name

CR:

Natural Science

3

Natural Science Lab

1

HIS 211 - Intro to Historical Thinking & Research

3

HIS - 101, 102, 109, or 110

3

HIS - History Elective (300-level)

3

Foreign Language IV (FLS, FLF, or FLL)

3

 

16

The W
Year Three

Semester Five

Course Name

CR:

Social Science

3

HIS - History Elective (300- or 400-level)

3

HIS - History Elective (300- or 400-level)

3

HIS - History Elective (300- or 400-level)

3

General Elective

3

 

15

Semester Six

Course Name

CR:

HIS 499 - Independent Study

3

HIS - History Elective (300- or 400-level)

3

HIS - History Elective (300- or 400-level)

3

HIS -History Elective (300- or 400-level)

3

General Elective (optional) ⁂

3

 

15

⁂ Recommended only for students needing to enroll in 15 hours for scholarship or financial aid considerations.

Transfer to Mississippi College School of Law

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Mississippi College
School of Law

Area

Courses

CR:

General Electives

1L Coursework

25-28

Courses transferred to The W; Bachelor of Arts awarded at The W; continue study at Mississippi College School of Law

The Bachelor of Arts in History degree requires 120 total hours. 25% (30 hours) must be competed at Mississippi University for Women.

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