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Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

3+3 in LEAD-Political Science (2026 - 2027)

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Note This page outlines the recommended sequence for students choosing to study Political Science as the basis for their 3+3 degree with the University of Kansas School of Law. Students must earn 91 hours before transferring to KU and may need additional electives to reach 91 hours. LAS Competencies may be met with approved elective, general education, or major courses.

1st year
Fall Semester Fall Hours Spring Semester Spring Hours Summer Semester Summer Hours
ENGL 101: College English I 010 3 ENGL 102: College English II 010 3 Study for LSAT
COMM 111: Public Speaking 030 3 Math Pathway General Education 030 3
POLS 121: American Politics (Civic Responsibility) 050 3 POLS 226: Comparative Politics 3
POLS 220: Introduction to International Relations 3 Political Science Elective 3
General Education First Year Seminar 070 3 General Education Social and Behavioral Science Course 050 3
Fall Total Hours 15 Spring Total Hours 15 Summer Total Hours 0

Total hours for 1st year: 30

2nd year
Fall Semester Fall Hours Spring Semester Spring Hours Summer Semester Summer Hours
Political Science Elective 3 Political Science Elective 3 Take LSAT
Political Science Elective 3 Beginning World Language I 3
Introductory World Language 3 General Education Arts and Humanities 060 3
General Education Arts and Humanities 060 3 General Education Natural Sciences with Lab (Scientific Reasoning) 040 4
Open Elective 3 LASI 150J: Career Paths in the Legal Profession 1
Open Elective 1
Fall Total Hours 15 Spring Total Hours 15 Summer Total Hours 0

Total hours for 2nd year: 30

3rd year
Fall Semester Fall Hours Spring Semester Spring Hours Summer Semester Summer Hours
PolS 365: Data Analysis (Quantitative Analysis) 3 POLS 600: Senior Thesis (Written Communication) 3 Retake LSAT if necessary
Political Science Elective 3 Political Science Elective 3
Beginning World Language II 3 Intermediate World Language Course 060 3
LAS Competency Course (Textual Analysis) 3 LAS Competency Course (Cultural Literacy) 3
LAS Competency Course (Oral Communication) 3 LAS Competency Course (Technical Literacy) 3
Fall Total Hours 15 Spring Total Hours 15 Summer Total Hours 0

Total hours for 3rd year: 30

4th year
Fall Semester Fall Hours Spring Semester Spring Hours
KU Law School Courses 15 KU Law School Courses 15
Fall Total Hours 15 Spring Total Hours 15

Total hours for 4th year: 30

Hours needed to complete the degree: 120

Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key

  • 010 English
  • 020 Communications
  • 030 Math/Statistics
  • 040 Natural and Physical Science
  • 050 Social and Behavioral Science
  • 060 Arts and Humanities
  • 070 Institutionally Designated