Paralegal Studies, Associate in Applied Science
(Suggested Occupational Plan)
First Semester
| LGLA 1317 | Law Office Technology | 3 |
| HRPO 1311 | Human Relations | 3 |
| LGLA 1307 | Introduction to Law and the Legal Professions | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| | American History, Government/Political Science OR Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective | 3 |
Second Semester
| LGLA 1401 | Legal Research & Writing | 4 |
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| LGLA 1341 | Administrative Law | 3 |
| | OR | |
| LGLA 1353 | Wills, Trusts and Probate Administration | 3 |
| | OR | |
| LGLA 2309 | Real Property Law | 3 |
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| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| | Communications (SPCH) Core Elective | 3 |
| | Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Elective | 3 |
Third Semester
| LGLA 1345 | Civil Litigation | 3 |
| LGLA 1355 | Family Law | 3 |
| LGLA 2305 | Interviewing & Investigating | 3 |
| LGLA | Elective or Approved Core Elective | 3 |
| | Life and Physical Sciences Core Elective | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| LGLA 2307 | Law Office Management | 3 |
| LGLA 2313 | Criminal Law & Procedures | 3 |
| LGLA 2333 | Advanced Legal Document Preparation | 3 |
| LGLA | Elective or Approved Core Elective | 3 |
| LGLA 2266 | Practicum: Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 2 |
Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree 60
The program does not qualify a graduate to take a State Bar Exam, represent clients in court, give legal advice or provide independent legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law.