Paralegal Studies - Associate of Applied Science
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| This degree requires courses from Areas I, IV, V, and VI students must select one course from the remaining areas to complete General Education requirements | 13 | |
Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I (C or better) | 4 | |
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
Choose one from the following for three credits: | ||
| Human Growth and Behavior | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
Area V: Humanities | ||
Choose any "G" course from the PHIL, HIST, or ENGL prefix 1 | ||
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
Choose any "G" course from the ARTH, ARTS, MUSC or THEA prefix 1 | ||
| General Education Elective | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | |
| Related Requirements | ||
| BLAW 2110 | Business Law I | 3 |
| OATS 105 | Business English | 3 |
| or OATS 106 | Business Mathematics | |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Word Processing I | 3 | |
| Word Processing II | 3 | |
| Introduction to Information Systems | 3 | |
| Major Requirements 2 | ||
| PL S 160 | Legal System for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 180 | Constitutional Law for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 190 | Criminal Law for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 200 | Legal Ethics for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 231 | The Law of Commerce for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 274 | Legal Research and Writing for the Paralegal I | 3 |
| PL S 275 | Tort and Insurance for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 277 | Family Law for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 278 | Litigation for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 279 | Legal Research and Writing for the Paralegal II | 3 |
| PL S 280 | Interviewing and Investigation for the Paralegal | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Choose onf from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | |
| American National Government | 3 | |
Any three credit PL S course not listed as a major requirement above | ||
| Total Credits | 61 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a "C" or better required in these courses; PL S courses taken more than 7 years prior to graduation must be repeated.
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and/or course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| OATS 105 or OATS 106 | Business English or Business Mathematics | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Human Growth and Behavior | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| BLAW 2110 | Business Law I | 3 |
| PL S 160 | Legal System for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 180 | Constitutional Law for the Paralegal | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| COMM 1115G or COMM 1130G | Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Word Processing I | ||
| Word Processing II | ||
| Introduction to Information Systems | ||
| PL S 200 | Legal Ethics for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 274 | Legal Research and Writing for the Paralegal I | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Area V: Humanities Course 1 | 3 | |
| PL S 190 | Criminal Law for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 231 | The Law of Commerce for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 275 | Tort and Insurance for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 277 | Family Law for the Paralegal | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 1 | 3 | |
| PL S 278 | Litigation for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PL S 279 | Legal Research and Writing for the Paralegal II | 3 |
| PL S 280 | Interviewing and Investigation for the Paralegal | 3 |
| Choose one Elective Course from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| American National Government | ||
Any PL S course not already taken as a major requirement | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.