Program Requirements for AAS in Paralegal Studies (60 credits)
The 60-Credit AAS Degree is a comprehensive program for students without prior college education, providing a solid foundation in both liberal arts and specialized legal studies. This two-year program combines broad academic coursework with in-depth paralegal training, preparing students for diverse roles in the legal field.
Paralegal Specialty Courses (12 Credits)
| PL 102 | Introduction to Paralegal Studies | 3 |
| PL 101 | Shadow and Service in Pre-Law | 3 |
PL 201
| Legal Research and Writing I | 3 |
PL 401
| Legal Research and Writing II | 3 |
Legal Studies Courses (18 Credits)
| PL 210 | Legal Reasoning | 3 |
PL 300
| Civil Litigation and Procedure | 3 |
| CJ 318 | Family Law | 3 |
| CJ 319 | Criminal Law and Procedure | 3 |
| BUS 252 | Legal Environment of Business/Law I | 3 |
| BUS 253 | Business Law II | 3 |
Liberal Arts Courses (30 Credits)
Required for the AAS program. Includes foundational coursework in English, philosophy, history, math, science, and religion to develop critical thinking and communication skills.
- ENGL 160
- ENGL upper-level elective
- Foreign language (3 credits)
- HIST (3 credits)
- MATH (3 credits)
- PHIL 120 or 121
- PHIL upper-level elective
- RELIG 112
- RELIG upper-level elective
- Science or Social Science (3 credits)
Curriculum Overview
This program tracks meets ABA guidelines and emphasizes critical thinking, legal research, professional ethics, and practical application.