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The university remains open, with emergency management protocols activated and operational modifications and precautions in place to support social distancing. In-person instruction has transitioned to a system of alternative course delivery. View the latest information on the App State Coronavirus Information website. Read the latest update posted 3/28/2020 at 8:02 p.m.
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The Department of Government and Justice Studies features undergraduate programs in Criminal Justice and Political Science. One of the concentrations for the Political Science major is Pre-Professional Legal Studies. This concentration is tailored for students who are interested in law school or any other law-related profession. Courses are selected from various programs on campus to provide a comprehensive program of study. For more information about our classes and alumni, visit the undergraduate programs page
Students from any major in the department are welcome to discuss pre-law matters with GJS faculty. The main pre-law advisor for the department is Dr. Marian Williams. You can email her at williamsmr4@appstate.edu or phone her at (828) 262-6039.
Other faculty in the department can also assist you with pre-law questions. Click here to view the directory of GJS faculty.
For more information about the pre-law fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta, you can visit their Facebook page and Instagram
Dr. Marian Williams
Email: williamsmr4@appstate.edu
Phone: (828) 262-6039
Dr. Ellen Key
Email: keyem@appstate.edu
Phone: (828) 262-7916
Dr. Kirstin Morgan
Email: morganka2@appstate.edu
Phone: (828) 262-6167
