Paralegal Studies - Certificate
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Requirements | ||
| BLAW 2110 | Business Law I | 3 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I 1 | 4 |
| COMM 1115G | Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Human Growth and Behavior | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| OATS 105 | Business English I | 3 |
| or OATS 106 | Business Mathematics | |
| OATS 213 | Word Processing I | 3 |
| or OATS 214 | Word Processing II | |
| or BCIS 1110 | Fundamentals of Information Literacy and Systems | |
| Major Requirements 2 | ||
| PL S 160 | Legal System for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 180 | Constitutional Law for the Paralegal | 3 |
| or PL S 190 | Criminal Law for the Paralegal | |
| PL S 200 | Legal Ethics for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 274 | Legal Research and Writing for the Paralegal I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 31 | |
- 1
ENGL 1110G Composition I with a "C" or better.
- 2
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a "C" or better required in these courses; PL S courses taken more than 7 years prior to graduation must be repeated.
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| OATS 105 or OATS 106 |
Business English I or Business Mathematics |
3 |
| CEPY 1120G |
Human Growth and Behavior or Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| BLAW 2110 | Business Law I | 3 |
| PL S 160 | Legal System for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 180 or PL S 190 |
Constitutional Law for the Paralegal or Criminal Law for the Paralegal |
3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| COMM 1115G or COMM 1130G |
Communication or Public Speaking |
3 |
| OATS 213 |
Word Processing I or Word Processing II or Fundamentals of Information Literacy and Systems |
3 |
| PL S 200 | Legal Ethics for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 274 | Legal Research and Writing for the Paralegal I | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 31 | |