Degree Map
Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
3+3 in LEAD-History (2026 - 2027)
Note
This page outlines the recommended sequence for students choosing to study History 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.
| 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 020 | 3 | MATH Pathway General Education Course 030 | 3 | ||
| HIST 100/101/102/104 A civilization or world history course 060 | 3 | Introductory World Language Course | 3 | ||
| General Education Social and Behavioral Science Course 050 | 3 | HIST 131 or HIST 132 American History (Civic Responsibility) 060 | 3 | ||
| General Education First Year Seminar 070 | 3 | History Elective | 3 | ||
| Fall Total Hours | 15 | Spring Total Hours | 15 | Summer Total Hours | 0 |
Total hours for 1st year: 30
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours | Summer Semester | Summer Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIST 300: Introduction to Historical Research and Writing (Written Communication/Textual Analysis) | 3 | History elective | 3 | Take LSAT | |
| Modern Europe History Course | 3 | Beginning World Language II | 3 | ||
| Beginning World Language I | 3 | LASI 150J: Career Paths in the Legal Profession | 1 | ||
| General Education Social and Behavioral Science 050 | 3 | Open Elective | 3 | ||
| General Education Arts and Humanities Course 060 | 3 | Open Elective | 1 | ||
| General Education Natural Science with Lab (Scientific Reasoning) | 4 | ||||
| Fall Total Hours | 15 | Spring Total Hours | 15 | Summer Total Hours | 0 |
Total hours for 2nd year: 30
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours | Summer Semester | Summer Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American History Course | 3 | History Elective 300+ | 3 | Retake LSAT if needed | |
| History Elective 300+ | 3 | HIST 698: Historiography | 3 | ||
| Intermediate World Language Course 060 | 3 | Ancient Medieval History Course | 3 | ||
| LAS Oral Communication Course | 3 | Technical Literacy Course | 3 | ||
| LAS Quantitative Literacy Course | 3 | Cultural Literacy Course | 3 | ||
| Fall Total Hours | 15 | Spring Total Hours | 15 | Summer Total Hours | 0 |
Total hours for 3rd year: 30
| 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