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Semester By Semester Degree Pathway

Paralegal - AAS

An Associates of Applied Science Degree emphasizes preparation in the applied arts and sciences for careers, typically at the technical or semi-professional level. This degree totals 60 credits. 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

BU214
Word Processing: Microsoft Word for Windows
3.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

LA130
Law and the Legal Assistant
3.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

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

Electives


Total Credit Hours
15.00
Semester 2 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

IS104
Microcomputer Applications T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

LA134
Family Law
3.00
Spring
Spring

LA135
Wills, Estates, and Trusts
3.00
Spring
Spring

LA235
Personal Injury and Civil Wrongs
3.00
Spring
Spring

Electives


Total Credit Hours
15.00
Semester 3 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

LA131
Litigation
3.00
Fall
Fall

LA136
Legal Ethics
3.00
Fall
Fall

LA238
Real Estate Law
3.00
Fall
Fall

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

Electives


Total Credit Hours
15.00
Semester 4 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

BU100
Small Business Accounting
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

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

Electives


Total Credit Hours
15.00

Year 1 total:
30.00
Year 2 total:
30.00
Program Total Credit Hours:
60.00

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