Paralegal Studies AAS Suggested Course Sequence

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The following program requirements are listed in the recommended order for completion. If you are a full-time student and each step is completed in a semester, you will complete this program in two years.

If you are attending part-time, it is recommended that you follow the steps and calculate your individual completion time. Please see an Academic Advisor for assistance.

Suggested Sequence of Courses:

^*Recommendedindicates that a General Education course has been suggested by the program faculty. Based on your individual needs, you may choose from the list of approved courses to satisfy the requirement. See the Program Requirements for this degree for a complete list of options.

First Year

Term 1

15 Credits

College Composition or Applied Communication Credits: 3
Numeracy (Quantitative Literacy): MAT 142 - College Mathematics Credits: 3 ^*Recommended
Critical Thinking: AJS 123 - Ethics and Criminal Justice Credits: 3 ^*Recommended
CSA 126 - Microsoft Office for Windows Credits: 3
LAW 100 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies Credits: 3

Term 2

15 Credits

College Composition or Applied Communication Credits: 3
Behavioral or Social Science: PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology Credits: 3 ^*Recommended
LAW 103 - Ethics and the Law Credits: 3
LAW 205 - Contracts Credits: 3
Choose from Program Electives below Credits: 3

Second Year

Term 3

16 Credits

Physical and Biological Science Credits: 4
LAW 102 - Legal Computer Applications Credits: 3
LAW 217 - Legal Research & Writing I Credits: 3
LAW 220 - Civil Tort Litigation I Credits: 3
Choose from Program Electives below Credits: 3

Term 4

15 Credits

LAW 218 - Legal Research and Writing II Credits: 3
LAW 221 - Civil Tort Litigation II Credits: 3
Choose from Program Electives below Credits: 9

Program Electives

Choose from the following options as indicated in the term listed above:

AJS 109 - Substantive Criminal Law Credits: 3
AJS 260 - Procedural Criminal Law Credits: 3
AJS 278 - Neuroscience and the Law Credits: 3
AJS 290 - Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Credits: 3
LAW 104 - Wills, Trusts and Probate Credits: 3
LAW 107 - Law Office Management Credits: 3
LAW 202 - Real Estate Law Credits: 3
LAW 203 - Family Law Credits: 3
LAW 204 - Business Organizations Credits: 3
LAW 296 - Internship: Paralegal Studies Credits: 3
LAW 298 - Special Legal Topics Credits: 3

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