Paralegal Studies - AS (2015)
Division: Social Sciences Division
The AS degree in Paralegal Studies is approved by the American Bar Association, https://www.americanbar.org.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements (30 Credits) | ||
| Written & Oral Communication (6) | ||
| ENG 101 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | College Composition II | 3 |
| Quantitative/Scientific Knowledge, Skills & Reasoning (12) | ||
| Select either one Science sequence & one MTH course or two MTH courses & one Science course: | 12 | |
| BIO 101-BIO 102, BIO 103-BIO 104, BIO 116, BIO 121-BIO 122, BIO 211, BIO 220, BIO 237, | ||
| CHM 101-CHM 102, CHM 103-CHM 104, GEO 101-GEO 102, | ||
| PHY 101-PHY 102, PHY 103-PHY 104, PHY 105, PHY 113-PHY 114, | ||
| MTH 100, MTH 101, MTH 103, MTH 113, MTH 119, MTH 120, MTH 121, MTH 122, MTH 127 | ||
| Society & Human Behavior (6) | ||
| POL 104 | American Government | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| ANT 101, ANT 105, ECO 101, ECO 102, PSY 101, PSY 102, PSY 219, SOC 101, SOC 108, SOC 219 | ||
| Humanistic Perspective (3) | ||
| Select any English Literature course | 3 | |
| Historical Perspective (3) | ||
| Select any History (HST) course | 3 | |
| Major Requirements (24 Credits) | ||
| PLS 101 | Intro. to Law for Paralegals | 3 |
| PLS 102 | Legal Research and Writing | 3 |
| PLS 105 | Torts | 3 |
| PLS 107 | Contracts | 3 |
| PLS 202 | Adv. Legal Research & Writing | 3 |
| PLS 204 | Bus. Org. & Gov't Regulation | 3 |
| PLS 205 | Administrative Law | 3 |
| PLS 206 | Litigation Procedures | 3 |
| Additional Course Requirements (6 Credits) | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| PLS 203, PLS 210, PLS 220, PLS 225 | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Notes:
- For an explanation of why General Education courses are included in this Program, please refer to the Section on General Education for an explanation of its Purpose and Requirements.
- This plan assumes the student is eligible to enroll in College Level Courses (designated as 100 +, e.g., ENG 101 College Composition I, HST 101 World Civilization I, MTH 100 Intro. to College Mathematics). Placement results will determine College Level Readiness in English and Mathematics.
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Explain role of a paralegal in today’s legal system;
- Demonstrate knowledge of American legal system, fundamental legal principles, and the litigation process;
- Demonstrate knowledge of principles of legal ethics and of the Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Guidelines for Enforcement of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc.;
- Proficiently access, locate, and research the law by both traditional and electronic methods;
- Demonstrate problem-solving and critical, analytical thinking skills within context of evaluating legal issues; and
- Communicate effectively with accurate legal terminology in written and/or oral form, with demonstrated proficiency in use of technology.