My Academic Plan
Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Paralegal and enter the workforce. Students explore torts, contracts, ethics, civil litigation, legal research and e-discovery processes. This AAS degree prepares students to work under the supervision of an attorney preparing legal documents, researching and compiling information, and communicating with clients. Students receive training for careers in a variety of legal areas including contracts and property law, legal ethics, research, and writing. Students will choose electives in fields such as family law, administrative law, evidence, criminal law, probate and estates, employment law, and intellectual property law. They will gain practical hands-on experience in a local work setting to see firsthand what it is like to be a paralegal.
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| POS 111 | American Government | 3 |
| GEN EDU | COM 115, COM 125, or COM 220 | 3 |
| MATH | MAT 120 or MAT 107 | 3-4 |
| PAR 115 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
Semester Note: Upon completion of ENG 121, PAR 115, PAR 217, PAR 201, PAR 211, PAR 212, PAR 219, a capstone course (select one from PAR 289, PAR 280, PAR 287), and any 6 credits of elective (select one from PAR 116, PAR 118, PAR 125, or PAR 206), you should apply for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certificate.
Fourth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| PAR 206 | Business Organizations | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Paralegal Elective: __________ | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Paralegal Elective: __________ | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Paralegal Elective: __________ | 3 |
| GEN EDU | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |