Paralegal Studies, Associate of Applied Science PS13
The Paralegal Studies program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in the paralegal profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The knowledge and skills emphasized in this program include ethical obligations; research in state and federal law; legal correspondence preparation; family law matters; basic concepts of real property law, criminal law and procedure, civil litigation, tort law, and substantive contract law; and wills, trusts, and probate. The program of study emphasizes opportunities that provide students with specialized legal knowledge and skills required to aid lawyers in the delivery of legal services. Program graduates receive a Paralegal Studies Associate of Applied Science degree.
Degree Requirements
Area I - Language Arts-Communication
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences
Select one course (3 hours).
Area III - Natural Sciences-Mathematics
Select one course (3 hours).
Area IV Humanities-Fine Arts
Select one course (3 hours).
Program-Specific Requirements
General Core Elective. Select one course from area II or IV not already taken.
Occupational Courses
Select PARA 2200 or 2210
Select 9 hours from the following courses.
Total Credit Hours: 69