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Semester By Semester Degree Pathway

Paralegal - CERT B

A Certificate is outlined coursework that is designed to prepare a student to head out into the workforce in a short timeframe or for career advancement. This certificate totals 36 credit hours. Consult with an advisor for more information. Not all courses are offered each semester.

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Suggested Semester By Semester Degree Pathway


Semester 1 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

LA130
Law and the Legal Assistant
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

LA131
Litigation
3.00
Fall 2026
Fall 2026

LA136
Legal Ethics
3.00
Fall 2026
Fall 2026

LA231
Introduction to Legal Research and Writing
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

LE205
Criminal Law T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Fall 2026
Fall 2026

Electives


Total Credit Hours
18.00
Semester 2 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

BU205
Business Law I T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

LA134
Family Law
3.00
Spring 2026
Spring 2026

LA135
Wills, Estates, and Trusts
3.00
Spring 2026
Spring 2026

LA235
Personal Injury and Civil Wrongs
3.00
Spring 2026
Spring 2026

LA238
Real Estate Law
3.00
Spring 2026
Spring 2026

Electives


Total Credit Hours
18.00

Year 1 total:
36.00
Program Total Credit Hours:
36.00

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