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PARALEGAL STUDIES (0383)
Business Division
RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR CAREER
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS
This program is designed to prepare graduates as competent paralegals or legal
assistants. Graduates will gain a broad knowledge of numerous areas of law while
strengthening specific legal skills that will enhance their role as non-lawyers in the delivery
of legal services. The paralegal program will train students in the practical application of
legal theory and develop analytical, critical thinking, communication, and organization skills.
While paralegals or legal assistants may not provide legal services directly to the public,
graduates of this program will be prepared to work effectively and efficiently with attorneys,
clients, and the public and will demonstrate a high regard for ethical behavior, professional
responsibility, and confidentiality.
Freshman Year
First Semester
Sem. Hrs.
ENGL 1101
English Composition I
3
MATH 1111
College Algebra (or higher)
3
CISM 2201
Fundamentals of Computer Applications
3
PARA 1110
Introduction to the Paralegal Profession
3
PARA 1120
The Understanding of Law
3
15
Second Semester
ENGL 1102
English Composition II
3
POLS 1101
American Government in World Perspective
3
Lab Science
4
PARA 1130
Legal Research and Writing
3
PARA 1140
Litigation and Trial Practice
3
16
Sophomore Year
First Semester
Sem. Hrs.
COMM 1110
Public Speaking**
3
PSYC 1101 or
General Psychology
SOCI 1101
Introduction to Sociology
3
ACCT 2101
Principles of Accounting I
3
PARA 1150
Real Estate Law
3
PARA elective
PARA elective***
3
15
Second Semester
PHIL 2010
Introduction to Philosophy
3
ECON 2105 or
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2106
Principles of Microeconomics
3
PARA 1160
Wills, Trusts, and Estates
3
PARA elective
PARA elective***
3
PARA elective
PARA elective ***
3-4
15-16
Physical Education (fitness competency requirement) ****
2
Two-Year Total
63-64
*Critical Thinking Overlay-All Students must satisfy the critical thinking overlay. This
requirement must be fulfilled by satisfactory completion of one of the following courses.
This competency is usually satisfied in Area B or C.
COMM 1000 Cultural Diversity in Communication
COMM 1100 Human Communications
COMM 1110 Public Speaking
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