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Associate in Science - Paralegal Studies (Legal Assisting)

The Associate in Science degree in Paralegal Studies provides students with a broad foundation in all areas of legal assisting and prepares students to seek employment in various legal fields. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.

Program Contact:

Dr. Michael Payne

Department Head, Business

(850) 484-2504

mpayne@pensacolastate.edu

Degree Requirements

Term 1 (15 cc)

ENC 1101English Composition I

3 cc
PLA 1003The Legal Profession

3 cc
PLA 1104Legal Research and Writing I

3 cc
PLA 1273Torts

3 cc
See Choices Humanities (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

See general education course list for general education course options.

Term 2 (15 cc)

BUL 2241Business Law

3 cc
PLA 1203Civil Litigation

3 cc
PLA 2114Legal Research and Writing II

3 cc
PLA 2800Domestic Relations

3 cc
Mathematics (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

MAC 1105 is recommended.

Term 3 (18 cc)

PLA 1303Criminal Law and Procedure

3 cc
PLA 1700Legal Ethics

3 cc
PLA 2601Probate

3 cc
PLA 2610Real Estate Law

3 cc
See Choices Natural Sciences (General Education Core Course)

3 cc
See Choices Social Sciences (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

See general education course list for general education course options.

Term 4 (16 cc)

PLA 2880Constitutional Law

3 cc
PLA 2944Paralegal Practicum

3 cc
Program Electives

10 cc

Program Electives

CGS 1570Computer Concepts and Applications

3 cc
PLA 2260Evidence

3 cc
PLA 2423Contracts

3 cc
PLA 2433Business Organizations

3 cc
PLA 2943Law Office Internship

3 cc
PLA 2949Paralegal Studies Co-op

3 cc
LIS 1004Introduction to Internet Research

1 cc
Natural Science Companion Lab

1 cc

Only students who are not familiar with the Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) should take CGS 1570.

Total Credit Hours: 64

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