Paralegal Studies - Associate of Applied Science
Students must complete all College degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Course required from Area I, IV, V, VI, and VII | 15-16 | |
| Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I (Technical Requirement) | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
Choose one from the following: | ||
| Human Growth and Behavior | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Area V: Humanities 1 | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | ||
| Area VII: Flexible 3 (General Education Elective) | ||
| Introduction to Communication (Technical Requirement) 2 | ||
or COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | |
| Technical Requirements | ||
| BLAW 2110 | Business Law I | 3 |
| OATS 105 | Business English I | 3 |
| or OATS 106 | Business Mathematics | |
| PL S 160 | Legal System for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 180 | Constitutional Law for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 190 | Criminal Law for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 200 | Legal Ethics for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 231 | The Law of Commerce for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 274 | Legal Research and Writing for the Paralegal I | 3 |
| PL S 275 | Tort and Insurance for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 277 | Family Law for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 278 | Litigation for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 279 | Legal Research and Writing for the Paralegal II | 3 |
| PL S 280 | Interviewing and Investigation for the Paralegal | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Word Processing I | ||
| Word Processing II | ||
| Fundamentals of Information Literacy and Systems | ||
| Electives | 4 | |
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| American National Government | ||
Any three credit PL S course not listed as a major requirement above | ||
| Total Hours | 61-62 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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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/or course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| BLAW 2110 | Business Law I | 3 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I (C- or higher) | 4 |
| OATS 105 or OATS 106 |
Business English I or Business Mathematics |
3 |
| PL S 160 | Legal System for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 180 | Constitutional Law for the Paralegal | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 1115G or COMM 1130G |
Introduction to Communication (Area VII: Flexible 3 (General Education Elective)) or Public Speaking |
3 |
| PL S 200 | Legal Ethics for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 274 | Legal Research and Writing for the Paralegal I | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Information Literacy and Systems | ||
| Word Processing I | ||
| Word Processing II | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Science - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Human Growth and Behavior | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PL S 190 | Criminal Law for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 231 | The Law of Commerce for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 275 | Tort and Insurance for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 277 | Family Law for the Paralegal | 3 |
| Area V: Humanities Course 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PL S 278 | Litigation for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 279 | Legal Research and Writing for the Paralegal II | 3 |
| PL S 280 | Interviewing and Investigation for the Paralegal | 3 |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 1 | 3 | |
| Choose one Elective Course from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| American National Government | ||
Any PL S course not already taken as a major requirement |
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| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.