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Students interested in earning a degree in History also have the option of including a Pre-Law concentration in their studies. This program of study allows students to study History in conjunction with Criminal Justice in efforts to prepare students for a career in the legal field. 

Related Occupations

Students are prepared to enter graduate programs that prepare and certify them for professional careers in the legal field.

Fast Facts

  • Recent students have attended graduate school or law school in: South Carolina, North Carolina, Michigan, Illinois, Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, and Ireland.
  • Students complete their own academic research, which is helpful for graduate school.
  • History and History-Pre-Law are great majors if you are interested in international and domestic travel.
  • Students work closely with our faculty allowing them to improve their skills in a friendly and personable environment.
Related Faculty
Carole Taylor
Carole Taylor

Lecturer of History & Political Science

Jonathan D Sarnoff
Jonathan Sarnoff

Professor of History|Dean of the Honors College

Karl Trybus
Karl Trybus

Associate Professor of History|Department Chair of Humanities & Communication|Program Coordinator of History & History/Pre-Law

Patricia Hoskins
Patricia Hoskins

Assoicate Professor of History|University Historian

Course Requirements
HI111 - World Civilization II
HI112 - United States History I
HI113 - United States History II
HI214 - Non-Western Civilizations
HI325 - Latin American History
HI400 - Research Seminar
HI401 - History Research Project
LG440 - Constitutional Law
PO242 - American National Government
BA215 - Business Communications
PS101 - Introduction to Psychology

Requirement Notes

  1. Limestone's required Competency & General Education courses
  2. A total of 120 credit hours
  3. The required courses listed below (33 credit hours)
  4. A Mathematics course from MA110 or above (3 credit hours)
  5. Two Legal Elective courses from CJ201, 335; LG315, 316, 317 (6 credit hours)
  6. Two History Elective courses from HI341, 342, 343, 344, 345 (6 credit hours)

* This major includes one AWE course (3 credit hours)

For a 4-Year Degree Plan
See This Degree in the Academic Catalog
Financial Aid Information

Undergraduate Costs for 2021-2022

Semesters

FALL 2021
August - December

SPRING 2022
January - April

TUITION
(Maximum 18 semester hours)		$12,600$12,600
Day Student Fee$550$550
ROOM$2,282 - $3,195
depending on housing choice		$2,282 - $3,195
depending on housing choice

Housing Options

  • Ebert, Eunice Ford, Fort Hall, Greer, Ball Residence Halls - Double Occupancy: $2,282 per semester
  • Brown Residence Hall - Double Occupancy: $2,609 per semester
  • Off-campus Student Housing (Agape House, Griffith, Landon House, Smith House, The Cedars, Walton Ridge): $2,546 per semester
  • Ebert, Eunice Ford, Fort Hall, Greer, Ball Residence Halls - Single Occupancy: $3,195 per semester
  • Brown Residence Hall - Single Occupancy: $3,195 per semester
BOARD (MEAL PLAN)$2,584$2,584
  • Certain courses may require additional Laboratory or Music Fees - see Academic Catalog for details
  • Students who enroll in fewer than 12 semester hours are classified as part-time students. Part-time students pay $1050.00 per credit hour.
  • Students who wish to audit a course are assessed a $50.00 per credit hour fee.
  • Textbook costs vary by course. Students have the option to order books from the University's textbook vendor directly from their course schedules posted in the Halo.
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