Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Associate of Applied Science Degree
This degree is designed for individuals who are seeking a career in the legal profession as a legal assistant/paralegal. Paralegals work under the supervision of an attorney and their work includes preparing legal documents, researching and compiling information, and communicating with clients. Paralegals are not authorized to practice law under any circumstances. Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as computer literacy skills, are important to the paralegal. This program allows for technical training in the paralegal field and to work effectively with computers and legal research.
Courses in this program are offered online and in the classroom. Classroom courses are offered at both the Westminster and Larimer campuses. Classes are offered Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Students must be computer literate and knowledgeable about the internet.
In addition, the program provides the opportunity for students and current paralegals who wish to upgrade existing job skills or those who are seeking a career change.
Requirements
Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who place into ENG 121 or above and MAT 050 or above may begin this program of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with a Faculty Member before registering for courses in this program of study.
All courses in the degree and certificates must be completed with a “C” or better to graduate.
Required Courses
Required Courses Electives
Select any three PAR courses (9 credits) not listed above and found in this catalog. Available courses are listed below:
Required General Education Courses
Communication
Select one course (3 credits) from below:
| COM 115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COM 125 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM 220 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
English
Select two courses (6 credits) from below:
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Mathematics
| MAT 107 | Career Mathematics | 3 |
| or higher | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Note: MAT 107 students desiring professional advancement in this field through transfer should consider taking a gtPathway Mathematics course (MA-1) to satisfy general education requirements in mathematics for intended transferring institutions.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
| POS 111 | American Government | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
gtPathway Elective
Select one course (3 credits) of gtPathway coursework.
Note: Students desiring professional advancement in this field through transfer should consider taking gtPathway coursework in the following areas: Arts & Humanities (GT-AH); Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS2 or GT-SS3); History (GT-HI1) or Natural & Physical Sciences (GT-SC1 or GT-SC2).
Required General Education Courses
Total Credit Hours: 60
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