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Dec 03, 2024
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2024-2025 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
*(ENG 101E and ENG 101P are approved substitutions for ENG 101) |
3 |
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ENG 102
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ENG 112 |
Advanced English Composition
or
Technical Writing |
3 |
| Gen Ed |
Mathematics; 3-4 credits
*(MAT 115 is preferred) |
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; 3-4 credits
*(of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab) |
3 |
| PLS 101 |
Introduction to Paralegal Studies |
3 |
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Restricted Elective |
Choose from the list |
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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Gen Ed |
Arts/Humanities |
3 |
| Gen Ed |
Diversity |
3 |
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BUS 104 |
Legal Environment of Business |
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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PLS 104 |
Principles of Litigation |
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, ENG-101E, and ENG-101P
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 (0-2 Credits)
Electives should be selected in consultation with the coordinator of the Paralegal Studies program, transfer advisor, and/or the transfer institution. 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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