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May 18, 2025
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2017-2018 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 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.
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 |
English Composition |
3 |
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ENG 102
or
ENG 112 |
Composition and Literature
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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
(of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab) |
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 |
| Restricted Elective |
Choose from the list |
3 |
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Elective |
Choose in consultation with advisor |
2 |
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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
Program Requirements (21 Credits)
Restricted Electives (6 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. Select two courses in different disciplines from the following list: 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. 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 to consider 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 program coordinator. |
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