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Feb 17, 2025
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2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Paralegal Studies Concentration, Arts and Sciences, A.A.
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The Paralegal Studies program provides a sequence of courses for students who plan to continue to a four-year degree program, either in Paralegal Studies or in a field appropriate for admission to law school. The program includes electives in business, history, and political science. Students should consult with faculty and advising staff as early as possible to discuss both career and educational goals.
Program Pathway
| First Year Fall |
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First Year Spring |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
ENG 101
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English Composition
(ELL 101 is an approved substitution for ENG 101) |
3 |
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ENG 102
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ENG 112 |
Advanced English Composition
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Technical Writing I |
3 |
| Gen Ed |
Mathematics |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
Behavioral/Social Sciences |
3 |
| Gen Ed |
Behavioral/Social Sciences |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
Biological/Physical Science |
3 |
| PLS 101 |
Introduction to Paralegal Studies |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
Arts/Humanities |
3 |
| PLS 102 |
Legal Research |
3 |
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PLS 103 |
Legal Writing and Documents |
3 |
| TOTAL |
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15 |
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TOTAL |
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15 |
| Second Year Fall |
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Second Year Spring |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| Gen Ed |
Arts/Humanities |
3 |
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PLS 104 |
Principles of Litigation |
3 |
| Gen Ed |
Diversity |
3 |
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PLS 207 |
Real Estate Law |
3 |
| Gen Ed |
Biological/Physical Science
(of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab) |
4 |
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PLS 203 |
Domestic Relations |
3 |
| PLS 105 |
Contracts and Torts |
3 |
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Restricted Elective |
Choose from the list |
3 |
| PLS 202 |
Criminal Law & Procedure for Paralegal Studies |
3 |
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Elective |
Choose in consultation with advisor |
2 |
| TOTAL |
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16 |
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TOTAL |
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14 |
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General Education Requirements (31-33 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/Physical Science
English
*A minimum grade of “C” or better is required for ENG-101 and ELL-101 Program Requirements (24 Credits)
Restricted Electives (3 Credits)
Restricted elective credits should be selected in consultation with the coordinator of the Paralegal Studies program or a transfer advisor and the transfer institution in order to satisfy career and/or transfer goals. Please select one course from the list below: Free Electives (1-2 Credits)
In order to meet the degree requirements of 60 credits, some students may need an additional 1 or 2 credits of free electives. Please select your free elective credits in consultation with the coordinator of the Paralegal Studies program or a transfer advisor and the transfer institution in order to satisfy career and/or transfer goals. Some recommended courses are listed below: Degree Requirement (60 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 Paralegal Studies program coordinator. |
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