Paralegal Studies, Associate of Applied Science

Program Proficiencies and/or Prerequisites

Students must demonstrate proficiency in these areas either by placement exam, scores  or specific course work.

• English 2 Proficiency 
• Math 2 Proficiency 
• Reading 2 Proficiency 

Term 1

• BA 1121 - Business English 3 credit hour(s)
• ENG 1101 - College Writing 3 credit hour(s)
• Human Relations Requirement  3 credit hour(s)
• IT 1010 - Introduction to Computers 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 1110 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 1120 - American Law and Ethics 3 credit hour(s)

Term 2

• CIS 1120 - Microsoft Word 3 credit hour(s)
• ENG 1102 - Analytic and Argumentative Writing 3 credit hour(s)
• PHIL 1156 - Logic and Critical Thinking 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 1130 - Torts 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 1140 - Legal Research and Writing I 3 credit hour(s)
• PSY 1105 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hour(s)

Term 3

• AAS Mathematics Requirement  3-4 credit hour(s)
• PL 2120 - Civil Litigation 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 2140 - Legal Research and Writing II 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 2150 - Evidence 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 2160 - Law Office Management 3 credit hour(s)

Term 4

• PL 2130 - Criminal Litigation 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 2220 - Wills Probate and Estate Planning 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 2230 - Computer-Aided Legal Research 1 credit hour(s)
• PL 2233 - Computer Applications in Law Practice 1 credit hour(s)
• PL 2236 - Specialized Legal Software 1 credit hour(s)

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• PL 2098 - Internship 3 credit hour(s)

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• PL 2095 - Cooperative Education 3 credit hour(s)

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• Approved AAS Elective  3 credit hour(s)

Approved AAS Electives

• ACCT 1111 - Accounting IA 3 credit hour(s)

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• ACCT 1112 - Accounting IB 3 credit hour(s)

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• CJ 1002 - Criminal Law 3 credit hour(s)
• CJ 1007 - Criminal Procedure 3 credit hour(s)
• CJ 1502 - Juvenile Law and Procedure 3 credit hour(s)
• CJ 2007 - White Collar Crimes 3 credit hour(s)
• CJ 2515 - Criminal Investigation 3 credit hour(s)

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• PL 1096-1996 - Special Topics 1-3 credit hour(s)

• and/or

• PL 2096-2996 - Special Topics 1-3 credit hour(s)

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• PL 1150 - Court Operations and Ethics 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 2097 - Independent Study 1-9 credit hour(s)
• PL 2415 - Business Organizations 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 2420 - Contract Law 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 2425 - Domestic Relations 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 2430 - Constitutional Law 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 2435 - Civil Litigation II 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 2440 - Criminal Litigation II 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 2445 - Personal Injury Law 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 2450 - Administrative Law 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 2455 - Employment Law 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 2460 - Native American Law 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 2465 - Social Security Law 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 2470 - Bankruptcy Law 1 credit hour(s)
• PL 2520 - Mediation 3 credit hour(s)
• PL 2530 - Public Defender 3 credit hour(s)