North Carolina Central University, with a strong tradition of teaching, research, and service, prepares students to become global leaders and practitioners who transform communities. Through a nationally recognized law school, highly acclaimed and innovative programs in the visual and performing arts, sciences, business, humanities, and education programs, NCCU students are engaged problem solvers. Located in the Research Triangle, the University advances research in the biotechnological, biomedical, informational, computational, behavioral, social, and health sciences. Our students enhance the quality of life of citizens and the economic development of North Carolina, the nation, and the world.

The curriculum includes courses in American government and politics, international affairs, political theory, and political methodology. The deartment offers a Pre-Law program, designed to prepare students for law school. In addition to the course work, students receive counseling and other necessary assistance in making their choice of a law school. They will be able to interview with various law schools that conduct interviews on our campus. In addition, the department offers an online Law School Admission Test (LSAT) prep course, as well as its own Writing Lab and computer lab.

Career prospects:

  • Government Executives and Legislators
  • Government Lawyers
  • Judges
  • News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents
  • Political Scientists
  • Public Interest Advocates
  • Public Interest Lawyers