Associate

Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies

The Paralegal Studies program is a practice-oriented course of study designed to prepare students as paralegals to undertake highly responsible positions in the United States legal System. Students receive education in many different facets of law, including the use of computers, legal databases and alternative dispute resolution. In 1998, the Paralegal Studies program was approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). Some courses are available via distance education, but in accordance with ABA requirements, a minimum of 10 semester credits of legal specialty courses must be taken in a traditional classroom setting (face-to-face). Paralegals are prohibited from the practice of law except when allowed by law or court rule.

Total Major Credits 25 credits

Required Courses (22 credits)

Major Electives (3 credits)
Select one course in Paralegal Studies course electives.

Core Curriculum (21 credits)

Includes two writing courses (including Expository Writing or the equivalent); a Mathematics skills course; Introduction to Public Speaking; Social Science; one liberal arts electives and at one of the following approved courses from the following categories: Natural Science, Humanities, Fine Arts for a total of 21 credits.

Additional Electives (15 credits)

Total Credits required to graduate 61