Paralegal/Legal Assistant Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree 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.

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.

Learn more about this program.

First Semester

ENG 1021	English Composition I: GT-CO1	3
POS 1011	American Government: GT-SS1	3
GEN EDU	COM 1150/1250/2300	3
MATH	Career Mathematics (MAT 1140) or higher	3
PAR 1115	Introduction to Law	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Second Semester

ENG 1022	English Composition II: GT-CO2	3
PAR 1127	Legal Ethics	3
PAR 1116	Torts	3
PAR 1118 or PAR 1125	Contracts (PAR 1118) or Property Law (PAR 1125)	3
PAR 2211	Legal Research	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note: Upon completion of ENG 1021, PAR 1115, PAR 1127, and any 6 credits of elective (select one from PAR 1116, PAR 1118, PAR 1125, or PAR 2206), you should apply for the Foundations of Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certificate.

Third Semester

PAR 2201	Civil Litigation	3
PAR 2219	E-Discovery & Litigation Technology	3
PAR 2212	Legal Writing	3
CAPSTONE	PAR 2089/2080/2087	3
PAR 1118 or PAR 1125	Contracts (PAR 1118) or Property Law (PAR 1125)	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note: Upon completion of ENG 1021, PAR 1115, PAR 2217, PAR 2201, PAR 2211, PAR 2212, PAR 2219, a capstone course (select one from PAR 2089, PAR 2080, PAR 2087), and any 6 credits of elective (select one from PAR 1116, PAR 1118, PAR 1125, or PAR 2206), you should apply for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certificate.

Fourth Semester

PAR 2206	Business Organizations	3
ELECTIVE	Paralegal Elective Course	3
ELECTIVE	Paralegal Elective Course	3
ELECTIVE	Paralegal Elective Course	3
GEN EDU	Any Approved Elective List Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.