Associate in Applied Science
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Paralegal
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Course Descriptions
Dean: Dr. Chuck Wilson
Program Coordinator: Kathryn Lask
Emphasis in the Paralegal curriculum is to integrate practice with theory. Students are educated in the various skills required to perform detailed legal work as defined by general legal procedures and the legal expertise of the faculty. In this way, they are exposed to many legal practice techniques in the form of practical experience that enhance their placement possibilities upon graduation.
General Education Requirements
College Requirement - All first time degree-seeking students who score 75 or above on the ACCUPLACER reading exam are required to take HUDV0100, Freshman Orientation (1 credit hour). All degree-seeking students who score below 75 on the ACCUPLACER reading exam will take HUDV 101, Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning (2 credit hours). (See exemptions)
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
| Basic Skill Requirements |
| ENGL 101 |
Composition I |
3 |
ENGL 102
ENGL 206 |
Composition II* or
Technical Writing |
3 |
SPCH 151
SPCH 153 |
Public Speaking or
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| Total |
9 |
| Mathematics Requirements |
| |
Math Core Elective |
3-5 |
| Total |
3-5 |
Humanities Requirements
(3 credit hours from one of the following disciplines including: Art, History, Literature, Modern Language, Music, Philosophy or Theatre) |
| |
Humanities Core Elective |
3 |
| Total |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Science Requirements
(3 credit hours from one of the following disciplines: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology) |
| PSYC 101 |
Psychology |
3 |
| Total |
3 |
| Natural and Physical Science Requirements |
| |
Natural and Physical Sciences Core Elective |
3 |
| Total |
3 |
| Total General Education Requirements |
22-25 |
| Technical Requirements |
| CIST 111 |
Microcomputer Business Software* |
3 |
BUSN 1151
BUSN 1153 |
Basic Keyboarding or
Speedbuilding I/II
|
1 |
| PRLG 121 |
Introduction to Law |
3 |
| PRLG 131 |
Legal Research I* |
3 |
| PRLG 132 |
Litigation I* |
3 |
| PRLG 152 |
Real Estate Law* |
3 |
| PRLG 162 |
Family Law* |
3 |
| PRLG 205 |
Legal Writing* |
3 |
| PRLG 207 |
Criminal Law for the Paralegal* |
3 |
| PRLG 212 |
Business Organizations* |
3 |
| PRLG 231 |
Legal Research II* |
3 |
| PRLG 232 |
Litigation II* |
3 |
| PRLG 241 |
Wills, Trusts, and Probate* |
3 |
| PRLG 268 |
Bankruptcy* |
1 |
| PRLG 270 |
Insurance Law* |
3 |
| PRLG 271 |
Seminar: Legal Interviewing & Investigation* |
2 |
| PRLG 275 |
Paralegal Internship I* |
1 |
| PRLG 276 |
Paralegal Internship II* |
1 |
| Total |
45 |
Total hours required for an Associate in Applied Science in Paralegal Degree |
67-70 |
*See course description for prerequisite.