Degree Program Information
Degree Program Information
(68
credit hours)
An
Associate of Applied Science degree offered by the Division of
Technology and Business.
The AAS in Paralegal Studies program prepares students for careers as Paralegals, assisting lawyers in law offices, corporate or government legal departments, non-profits and legal clinics. It can also serve as the first two years of study toward a Bachelor of Applied Science degree at many colleges and universities. Contact your transfer university for information. This program is excellent preparation for students who plan to attend law school.
Course
|
Course Title |
Semester
Hours
|
|
Freshman Year, First Semester |
||
|
ENGL
1301 |
Composition
I |
3 |
|
HIST
1301 |
U.S.
History I |
3 |
|
MATH
1314 |
College
Algebra |
3 |
|
LGLA
1313 |
Introduction
to Paralegal Studies |
3 |
|
LGLA
1303 |
Legal
Research |
3 |
|
|
15
sem. hrs |
|
|
Freshman Year, Second Semester |
||
|
ENGL
1302 |
Composition
II |
3 |
|
HIST
1302 |
U.S.
History II |
3 |
|
Natural
Science Elective |
4 |
|
|
Social
or Behavioral Science Elective |
3 |
|
|
LGLA
1305 |
Legal
Writing |
3 |
|
LGLA
1353 |
Wills,
Trusts, Probates |
3 |
|
|
19
sem. hrs |
|
|
Sophomore Year, First Semester |
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|
GOVT
2301 |
Constitutions,
Federalism and Participation |
3 |
|
Natural
Science Elective |
4 |
|
|
Humanities
or Performing/Visual Arts Elective |
3 |
|
|
LGLA
1345 |
Civil
Litigation |
3 |
|
LGLA
1355 |
Family
Law |
3 |
|
LGLA
2307 |
Law
Office Management |
3 |
|
|
19
sem. hrs |
|
|
Sophomore Year, Second Semester |
||
|
GOVT
2302 |
Institutions,
Rights and Public Policies |
3 |
|
LGLA
2309 |
Real
Property |
3 |
|
LGLA
2313 |
Criminal
Law |
3 |
|
LGLA
1351 |
Contracts |
3 |
|
LGLA
2388 (CC) |
Internship |
3 |
|
|
15
sem. hrs |
|
(CC)
= Capstone Course.
