Overview

Program Details

The History – Pre-law degree at Western Illinois University prepares students for success in law school, after which they may pursue careers as attorneys in public or private legal fields; as civil rights or immigration attorneys; corporate or tax lawyers; defense or prosecuting attorneys; real estate or tax attorneys; sports or entertainment lawyers; employment or labor advocates; or specialists in constitutional, education, environmental, family, health, international or intellectual property law. WIU’s History alumni are partners or associates in a variety of major law firms, own their own law firms or work in a variety of other private and public settings.

The study of history also offers a valuable exploration of the historical contexts and institutional circumstances that shaped the creation and implementation of the law and legal processes, past and present

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American History to 1877

American History since 1877

World History to 1500

World History since 1500

Historical Methods

Crime, Policing, and Punishment

Technology and Science in World History

The History of Sports in the United States

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

History Modern History Political Science View 1569 other Bachelors in Political Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Western is one of just two public institutions in the state that are test-optional in regard to college admissions.

Tuition Fee

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International

14700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7350 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

9800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4900 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

9800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4900 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Macomb

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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