Paralegal Studies (Cert)
This program prepares the next generation of educated, ethical legal professionals who provide support to lawyers, judges, and others in the legal community. The program’s goals and objectives are identical to those of the Paralegal Studies AAS degree except it is suited to completers of the Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Engineering Science (AES), Associate in Fine Arts (AFA), or higher postsecondary degrees. Associate in Applied Science (AAS) or Associate in General Studies (AGS) degree holders need to meet with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for the program and if needed develop a bridge program to satisfy the Paralegal Studies AAS general ed
Courses
- BUS 136 — BUS-136. Business Law. (3 Credits)
- CIS 115 — CIS-115. Microsoft Office I. (3 Credits)
- PLS 110 — PLS-110. Introduction to Paralegal Studies. (3 Credits)
- PLS 125 — PLS-125. Research & Writing for Paralegal I. (3 Credits)
- PLS 140 — PLS-140. Civil Litigation for the Paralegal. (3 Credits)
- PLS 160 — PLS-160. Law Office Admin for Paralegal. (3 Credits)
- PLS 170 — PLS-170. Law Office Technology for Paralegal. (3 Credits)
- PLS 190 — PLS-190. Research & Writing for Paralegal II. (3 Credits)
- PLS 210 — PLS-210. Bankruptcy Law for the Paralegal. (3 Credits)
- PLS 220 — PLS-220. Criminal Law for the Paralegal. (3 Credits)
- PLS 230 — PLS-230. Evidence for the Paralegal. (3 Credits)
- PLS 240 — PLS-240. Family Law for the Paralegal. (3 Credits)
- PLS 260 — PLS-260. Estate Plans & Probate/Paralegal. (3 Credits)
- PLS 270 — PLS-270. Real Estate Law for the Paralegal. (3 Credits)
- PLS 290 — PLS-290. Paralegal Internship. (3 Credits)