Undergraduate

Bachelor 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 46 credits

Required Courses (37 credits)

Major Electives (9 credits)
Select three courses in Paralegal Studies course electives.

CORE Curriculum (30 credits)

Includes two writing courses (including Expository Writing or the equivalent); a Mathematics skills course; Intro to Speech Communications and at least one approved course from each of the following categories: Natural Science, Humanities, Fine Arts, and Social Science; and two additional liberal arts electives for a total of 30 credits.

Electives 45 credits

Total Credits required to graduate 121 credits