Paralegal Studies, Arts and Sciences Option, A.A.

The paralegal studies program provides a sequence of courses for students who plan to continue in paralegal studies at an upper division institution. The program includes electives in administration of justice, business, history, and political science. Students should identify an intended transfer institution as early as possible and complete appropriate courses.

General Education Requirements (31-33 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

Select two courses in different disciplines from approved General Education course list (6 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

PSY 101 - General Psychology (3 Credits)
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits)

Biological/Physical Science

Select two courses from approved General Education course list —one must be a laboratory course (7-8 Credits)

Diversity

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)

English

ENG 101 - English Composition (3 Credits)
ENG 102 - Composition and Literature (3 Credits)
OR
ENG 112 - Technical Writing I (3 Credits)

Mathematics

MAT 101 - College Algebra (3 Credits)
OR
Another MAT course from approved list (3-4 Credits)

Program Requirements (21 Credits)

PLS 101 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies (3 Credits)
PLS 102 - Legal Research (3 Credits)
PLS 103 - Legal Writing and Documents (3 Credits)
PLS 104 - Principles of Litigation (3 Credits)
PLS 105 - Contracts and Torts (3 Credits)
PLS 203 - Domestic Relations (3 Credits)
PLS 207 - Real Estate Law (3 Credits)

Electives (9 Credits)

Electives should be selected in consultation with the coordinator of the Paralegal Program to satisfy career goals or a transfer advisor and the transfer institution. Some recommended courses are listed below:

ADJ 203 - Criminal Law (3 Credits)
BUS 104 - Legal Environment of Business (3 Credits)
HIS 201 - United States History I (3 Credits)
OR
HIS 202 - United States History II (3 Credits)
PLS 269 - Internship I (3 Credits)
POL 101 - American Government (3 Credits)
POL 102 - State and Local Government (3 Credits)
POL 202 - Constitutional Law (3 Credits)

Degree Requirement (61 Credits)

Note:

Students who have been convicted of certain crimes may be precluded from employment in this field and may affect internship placement. Please discuss concerns with the program coordinator.

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