The Paralegal Studies program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in the paralegal profession. The knowledge and skills emphasized in this program include ethical obligations, research of state and federal law, legal correspondence preparation, family law, basic concepts of real property law, criminal law and procedure, civil litigation, tort law, substantive contract law, 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.
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General Core Courses |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
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ENG1101 |
Composition and Rhetoric |
5 |
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ENG1102 |
Literature and Composition |
5 |
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SPC1101 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
5 |
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PSY1101 |
Introductory Pshychology |
5 |
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SOC1101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
5 |
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MAT1111 |
College Algebra |
(5) |
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OR |
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MAT1100 |
Quantitative Skills and Reasoning |
5 |
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30 |
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Specific Occupational Courses |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
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SCT101 |
Computer Concepts and Applications |
3 |
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PLS101 |
Introduction to Law and Ethics |
5 |
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PLS102 |
Legal Research |
5 |
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PLS103 |
Legal Writing |
5 |
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PLS104 |
Family Law |
5 |
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PLS105 |
Real Estate Law |
5 |
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PLS108 |
Criminal Law and Criminal Procedures |
5 |
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PLS109 |
Civil Litigation |
5 |
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PLS110 |
Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Administration |
5 |
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PLS111 |
Tort Law |
5 |
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PLS116 |
Contracts and Commercial Law |
5 |
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PLS118 |
Paralegal Internship |
12 |
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65 |
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Choose Two of the Following |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
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PLS112 |
Law Office Management |
5 |
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PLS115 |
Business Organizations |
5 |
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PLS117 |
Advanced Research and Writing |
5 |
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10 |
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Electives |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
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Non-occupational Elective |
10 |
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10 |
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Total Credit Hours |
115 |
