Paralegal Studies (Legal Assisting)
This program will prepare students for a paraprofessional career as a paralegal (legal assistant). Under the supervision and direction of a licensed attorney, paralegals may engage in legal research, case development, preparation of legal documents and trial exhibits, analyze information, interview clients, assist in office management, and other responsibilities unique to the legal profession. Graduates of the program are prepared to sit for national certification exams.
Courses
- ACG 2071 — Managerial Accounting
- AMH 2010 — Early American History
- AMH 2020 — Modern American History
- APA 1111 — Basic Accounting
- CGS 2100 — Computer InformationTechnology and Literacy
- ENC 1101 — English Composition I
- ENC 1102 — English Composition II
- MGF 1130 — Mathematical Thinking
- PLA 1003 — Introduction to the Paralegal Profession
- PLA 1104 — Writing and Research I
- PLA 1203 — Litigation Procedures I
- PLA 1271 — Tort Law
- PLA 1433 — Business Organizations
- PLA 1600 — Administration of Wills, Trusts and Probate
- PLA 1611 — Real Estate Law and Property Transactions I
- PLA 1700 — Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
- PLA 1949 — Paralegal Internship
- PLA 2114 — Writing and Research II
- PLA 2223 — Litigation Procedures II
- PLA 2303 — Criminal Litigation
- PLA 2421 — Contract Law
- PLA 2460 — Bankruptcy Law
- PLA 2531 — Elder Law
- PLA 2612 — Real Estate Law and Property Transactions II
- PLA 2800 — Family Law
- PLA 2932 — Special Topics in Legal Assisting
- POS 2041 — American Government