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

[phone]

[e-mail]

Degree Requirements

Term 1 (16 cc)

ENC 1101	English Composition I	3 cc
PLA 1003	The Legal Profession	3 cc
PLA 1104	Legal Research and Writing I	3 cc
PLA 1273	Torts	3 cc
See Choices	Humanities (General Education Core Course)	3 cc
LIS 1004	Introduction to Internet Research	1 cc

See general education course list for general education course options.

Term 2 (15 cc)

BUL 2241	Business Law	3 cc
PLA 1203	Civil Litigation	3 cc
PLA 2114	Legal Research and Writing II	3 cc
PLA 2800	Domestic Relations	3 cc
	Mathematics (General Education Core Course)	3 cc

MAC 1105 is recommended.

Term 3 (18 cc)

PLA 1303	Criminal Law and Procedure	3 cc
PLA 1700	Legal Ethics	3 cc
PLA 2601	Probate	3 cc
PLA 2610	Real Estate Law	3 cc
PLA 2260	Evidence	3 cc
CGS 1570	Computer Concepts and Applications	3 cc

See general education course list for general education course options.

Term 4 (15 cc)

PLA 2880	Constitutional Law	3 cc
PLA 2944	Paralegal Practicum	3 cc
PLA 2423	Contracts	3 cc
See Choices	Natural Sciences (General Education Core Course)	3 cc
See Choices	Social Sciences (General Education Core Course)	3 cc

Program Electives

CGS 1570	Computer Concepts and Applications	3 cc
PLA 2260	Evidence	3 cc
PLA 2423	Contracts	3 cc
PLA 2433	Business Organizations	3 cc
PLA 2943	Law Office Internship	3 cc
PLA 2949	Paralegal Studies Co-op	3 cc
LIS 1004	Introduction 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