Interdisciplinary Studies: Communication, Legal Institutions, Economics & Government (CLEG), B.A. (FYP)

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CLEG is designed for students who want a breadth of background necessary to participate effectively in decision making for public affairs and the practical training necessary to deal with social problems as public issues.

Suggested Four Year Program of Study for Intended Majors Admitted 2023-2024 (and beyond)

Year 1

First Semester

AUx1
ECON-100 Macroeconomics (3)
GOVT-110 Politics in the United States (3-4)
Math (Q1) *see below
Complex Problem
OR
Elective
WRT-100 College Writing (3)

Second Semester

AUx2
ECON-200 Microeconomics (3)
JLC-101 Introduction to Law (3)
OR
JLC-104 Introduction to Systems of Justice (3)
OR
JLC-110 Western Legal Tradition (3) *see below
Complex Problems
OR
Elective
WRT-101 College Writing Seminar (3)
Elective

Year 2

First Semester

GOVT-105 Individual Freedom vs. Authority (3)
OR
GOVT-130 Comparative Politics (3) (Q2)
GOVT-210 Political Power and American Public Policy (3) (W2)
Habit of Mind
Habit of Mind
Elective
OR
JLC-205 Introduction to Criminology (3) *see below

Second Semester

GOVT-310 Introduction to Political Research (3)
OR
JLC-280 Introduction to Justice Research (3) (Q2)
CLEG Core course
Habit of Mind
Habit of Mind
Elective

Year 3

First Semester (Study Abroad option)

COMM-310 Public Speaking (3)
OR
Elective if abroad
Habit of Mind
OR
Elective
CLEG Core Course
CLEG Core Course
Elective

Second Semester (Study Abroad option)

CLEG Core Course
OR
COMM-310 Public Speaking (3) if on campus
CLEG Core Course
OR
Habit of Mind
Elective
Elective
Elective

Year 4

First Semester (Study Abroad option)

CLEG Core Course
Diversity & Equity
OR
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective

Second Semester

CLEG Core Course
GOVT-489 CLEG Seminar (3) (Capstone)
Elective
OR
Diversity & Equity
Elective
Elective

Notes:

SPA Student Services
Kerwin 102; Check-In Reception Desk in Lobby
Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Email: spa_undergradadvising@american.edu
Phone: 202-885-6200

*Q1: STAT-202 Basic Statistics (4) if taking GOVT-310 Introduction to Political Research (3) for research requirement

*JLC 104 if taking JLC-280 Introduction to Justice Research (3) for research requirement

*JLC 205 if taking JLC-280 Introduction to Justice Research (3) for research requirement