Daemen College : Academics & Research : Division of Arts & Sciences : History & Political Science : Undergraduate Programs
History & Government Undergraduate Programs
Degrees Offered
Certificates
Minors
Admission to Upper Division: History, History & Government, & Political Science Majors
- An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better.
- An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 or better in History & Government courses.
- Submission of at least 5 pages of writing sample(s) from History & Government courses.
- Submission of an essay (no more than two typed double-spaced pages) describing what the student intends to do with his or her bachelor's degree (intended career choice as what, graduate study in what, etc.)
- Students are expected to have completed at least the introductory level of language studies or its equivalent. A complete description of the requirement is available in the Foreign Language section of the Daemen catalogue.
- Successful completion of:
- BA, HISTORY: HIS105, HIS106, HIS220, HIS221
- BA, HISTORY & GOVERNMENT; HISTORY & GOVERNMENT WITH ENS SPECIALIZATION; ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION: SOCIAL STUDIES: HIS105, HIS106, HIS220, HIS221, and one of the required GVT courses
- BA, POLITICAL SCIENCE: GVT101, GVT113, GVT121 and GVT 125
Requirements For Student Teaching
- An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.55
- An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.55 in all courses in the major
- Apply for student teaching, usually at the end of the third year
- Be recommended for student teaching by the chairs of the Education and History/Government departments
Graduation Requirements
- An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.00
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 in courses in the major
- Successful completion of the thesis (HG443)
- Completion of any portfolio requirements
- ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION: SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAM: Minimum grade of C in EDU237
Admission to Upper Division: Paralegal Studies BS
- An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better
- An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 or better in ACC 225, CMP 101, GVT 230, and PAR 201
- At least a B grade in CMP 101
- At least a C grade in PAR 201
- Submission of an application essay
- Attendance at the paralegal orientation
Admission to Upper Division: Paralegal Certificate
- Either an overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.25 - if you already have a bachelor's degree; or completion of at least 24 credits of college-level coursework with C grades, and sophomore standing or higher.
- An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 or better in ACC 225, CMP 101, and PAR 201
- At least a B grade in CMP 101
- At least a C grade in PAR 201
- Submission of an application essay
- Attendance at the paralegal orientation
Graduation Requirements
- An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.00
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 in courses in the major
- Successful completion of all required courses in the major
- Completion of any portfolio requirements
Pre-Law
At Daemen College, Pre-Law is housed in the History and Government Department. Law school catalogs, advice and resources regarding preparing for LSAT exams, and guidance in preparing for applying to law school and a career in law are available. There is also advisement regarding the Pre-Law individual plan of study. Pre-Law students are routinely admitted as History & Government or Political Science majors. A rigorous Pre-Law minor is now available to provide students with a broad preparation for law school. Depending on student preferences, however, many other fields in the liberal arts, sciences, and business can provide a sound preparation for the legal profession.
The Paralegal Studies major or certificate can also be used to prepare for law school, as well as a paralegal career.
Visit Us!
That’s the best way to really get a feel for what Daemen is all about! Daemen is located in suburban Amherst, New York just minutes away from the city of Buffalo. To schedule a weekday individual interview and tour the campus, email us admissions@daemen.edu or call 800.462.7652.