Paralegal Studies, Associate in Applied Science

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
LGLA 1317Law Office Technology

3

HRPO 1311Human Relations

3

LGLA 1307Intro to Law and the Legal Professions

3

ENGL 1301Composition I

3

American History, Government OR Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective 3 0 3 48

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
LGLA 1401Legal Research & Writing

4

 

LGLA 1341Administrative Law

3

OR

LGLA 1353Wills, Trusts and Probate Administration

3

OR

LGLA 2309Real Property Law

3

 

MATH 1314College Algebra

3

SPCH Communications (SPCH) Core Elective 3 0 3 48

Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Elective 3 0 3 48

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
LGLA 1345Civil Litigation

3

LGLA 1355Family Law

3

LGLA 2305Interviewing & Investigating

3

LGLA Elective or Approved Core Elective 3 0 3 48

Life and Physical Sciences Core Elective 3 0 3 48

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
LGLA 2307Law Office Management

3

LGLA 2313Criminal Law & Procedures

3

LGLA 2333Adv Legal Document Prepare

3

LGLA Elective or Approved Core Elective 3 0 3 48

LGLA 2266Practicum: Legal Assistant/Paralegal

2

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree 60