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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 1001 Quantitative Reasoning (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 See Core Curriculum, Area D, Lab Sciences. 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
*See AREA D of the Core Curriculum for science course options.
**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