If you like writing, research and problem-solving, you’ll love a career as a paralegal. Our Paralegal program provides students with the wide variety of skills needed to handle duties such as performing legal research, drafting legal correspondensce, interviewing clients and managing trial exhibits. Courses are taught by attorneys who are experienced in the subject matter and familiar with the important role paralegals play as members of the legal team.
Sample careers in this field: Legal secretary, paralegal
Curriculum varies based on the degree (A.A.S., A.S., or Technical Certificate) and is subject to change. Curriculum posted are samples; Advisors can help determine sequence of classes.
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| GENERAL EDUCATION -- 19 CREDITS |
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English Composition |
3 |
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Life Skills Elective |
1 |
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Intermediate Algebra or Higher |
3 |
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Life/Physical Sciences Elective |
3 |
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Humanities/Social Sciences Elective |
3 |
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Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
3 |
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Introduction to Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
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Exposition and Persuasion |
3 |
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Technical Writing |
3 |
| PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 33 CREDITS |
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Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
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Introduction to Paralegal Studies |
3 |
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Legal Research |
3 |
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Civil Procedure |
3 |
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Tort Law |
3 |
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Contracts and Commercial Law |
3 |
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Property Law |
3 |
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Legal Ethics |
3 |
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Litigation |
3 |
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Law Office Technology |
3 |
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Legal Writing |
3 |
| REGIONALLY DETERMINED -- (Limit = 12) |
| TOTAL CREDITS |
64 |
