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Program: Paralegal Studies
Option:  
Contact: Ms. Cynthia Bennett
Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Credits Required: 63

PURPOSE:
The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Paralegal Studies was designed to prepare students for employment as paralegals or in other areas related to the practice of law, including benefits, patents, copyrights, estates, tax, bankruptcy, etc. The program design follows specific course guidelines recommended by the American Bar Association (A.B.A.). Title searches, legal research, maintaining estate records, assisting with real estate settlements, pleadings and litigation support are some of the expected duties of a paralegal.

OCCUPATIONAL GOALS:
Paralegal, Legal Technician, Legal Assistant, Legal Researcher.

PROGRAM:
Students should consult with an academic advisor in planning an appropriate program.

Program Requirements:

Course Credits
Fall I
COM REQ Communications Requirement (G. Ed.) 3
CPL 201 Career Planning and Preparation 1
ENG 101 Composition (G. Ed.) 3
FSC 101 Freshman Seminar Course (G. Ed.) 1
PED 103 Fitness and Wellness (G. Ed.) 3
PLG 101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies 3
PROG Paralegal Program Electives 3
Spring I
ART/HUM Arts/Humanities Electives (Gen.Ed.) (G. Ed.) 3
MAT Math Elective (Gen. Ed.) (G. Ed.) 3
PLG 103 Civil Litigation Procedures 3
PLG 106 Law Office Practice and Ethics 3
SOC SCI Social/Behavioral Sciences (Gen.Ed.) (G. Ed.) 3
Fall II
BUS 241 Business Law I 3
PLG 107 Legal Research & Writing I 3
PLG 211 Tort Law 3
POL 181 State and Local Government (G. Ed.) 3
SOC SCI Social/Behavioral Sciences (Gen.Ed.) (G. Ed.) 3
Spring II
CMJ 213 Principles of Criminal Law 3
CPL 280 Cooperative Work Experience 3
NAT SCI Bio/Natural Sciences (Gen. Ed.) (G. Ed.) 4
PLG 207 Legal Research and Writing II 3
PLG 217 Real Property Law 3

(G. Ed.) General Education Program Requirement

Please note: This information is for planning purposes only. The list of courses may not be complete. Please contact an advisor to be sure that courses are applicable to your desired course of study.

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