Paralegal Studies Program
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Program Level
Requirements
The following criteria must be satisfied towards completion of the Certificate of Technical Studies in Paralegal Studies:
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 | |
Introduction to Corrections | 3 | |
Police Systems and Practices | 3 | |
Introduction to Criminal Law | 3 | |
Judicial Process | 3 | |
Intro to Paralegal Studies | 3 | |
Civil Procedure & Litigation | 3 | |
Tort Law for Paralegals | 3 | |
Family Law for Paralegals | 3 | |
Business Law for Paralegals | 3 | |
Legal Research and Writing | 3 | |
College Success | 1 | |
Introduction to Computers | 2 | |
Computer Lit. & Applications | 3 | |
Certificate of Technical Studies Total | 39 | |
Additional Exit Points:
Associate of General Studies
The highest exit point in the Paralegal Studies program is the Associate of General Studies. The following criteria must be satisfied towards the completion of the Associate of General Studies:
hours | ||
|---|---|---|
Certificate of General Studies | 30 | |
Paralegal Studies Elective Courses* | 30 | |
Degree Total | 60 |
*It is recommended that students complete the Certificate of Technical Studies in Paralegal Studies towards the 30 credit hours needed for completion of the Associate of General Studies.
Special Comments:
Anticipated program length for the completion of the highest-level exit point is 2 years.
Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.