2024-2025 Catalog

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 Academic 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.

What You Will Learn

First Semester

ENG 1021English Composition I: GT-CO1

3

PSC 1011American Government: GT-SS1

3

COM 1150 or COM 1250 or COM 2300 Public Speaking (COM 1150) or Interpersonal Communication (COM 1250) or Intercultural Communication (COM 2300)

3

MAT 1140 or higherCareer Mathematics (MAT 1140) or higher

3

PAR 1115Introduction to Law

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Second Semester

ENG 1022English Composition II: GT-CO2

3

PAR 1127Legal Ethics

3

PAR 1116Torts

3

PAR 1125Property Law

3

PAR 2211Legal Research

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Third Semester

PAR 2201Civil Litigation

3

PAR 2219E-Discovery & Litigation Technology

3

PAR 2212Legal Writing

3

PAR 2089 or PAR 2080 or PAR 2087 Capstone (PAR 2089) or Internship (PAR 2080) or Cooperative Education (PAR 2087)

3

PAR 1118Contracts

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Fourth Semester

PAR 2206Business Organizations

3

ELECTIVE Paralegal Elective Course

3

ELECTIVE Paralegal Elective Course

3

ELECTIVE Paralegal Elective Course

3

ELECTIVEAny 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.