Paralegal Studies - Course Sequence
*First semester curriculum is proscribed. Modifications may only be made with the approval of the Program Coordinator and/or Department Chair.
| 1st Year - 1st Semester | ||
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PARA 0110 | Introduction to Paralegal Studies | 3 |
| PARA 0111 | Legal Ethics and Professionalism | 3 |
| COMM 0101 | Principles of Speech | 3 |
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition | 3 |
| BI 0170/CIS0101/L | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| 1st Year - 2nd Semester | ||
| PARA 0122 | Legal Research Analysis and Writing I | 3 |
| PARA 0113 | Contract Law | 3 |
| PARA 0117 | Criminal Law and Procedure | 3 |
| ENGL 0102 | Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
| MATH 0123 | Mathematics in Modern Society | 3 |
| General Education Requirement (schedule with Advisor) | 3 | |
| 2nd Year - 3rd Semester | ||
| PARA 0212 | Pre-Trial Civil Litigation | 3 |
| PARA 0116 | Tort Law | 3 |
| PARA 0222 | Legal Research Analysis and Writing II | 3 |
| PARA Elective | Schedule with your Faculty Advisor | 3 |
| General Education Requirement (schedule with Advisor) | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement (schedule with Advisor) | 3 | |
| 2nd Year - 4th Semester | ||
| PARA 0121 | Law Office Management | 3 |
| PARA 0115 | Property Law | 3 |
| PARA 0230 | Paralegal Internship | 4 |
| PARA Elective | Schedule with your Faculty Advisor | 3 |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 1101 | 3 | |
| Goal 1 (ENGL 1102) | 3 | |
| Goal 2 (COMM 1101) | 3 | |
| Goal 3 | 3 | |
| Two of Goals 4-10B | 6 | |
| One of Goals 11 and 12 | 3 | |
Students may be required to complete pre-requisite courses for English and Math. Transfer courses may be considered to meet course requirements.