Program Requirements

First Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

110-101Paralegal & Legal Ethic, Intro3Program studentAn introduction to the legal profession, the courts, legal ethics, legal terminology, research, and the role of paralegals.

110-102Civil Litigation I3Fall only | Program studentThe initial procedures associated with the preliminary stages of civil litigation, including pleadings, discovery, and motions.

110-104Legal Research3Fall only | Program studentAn application of legal research techniques, using traditional and computer-assisted resources.

110-114Administration of Estates3Fall only | Program student; 110-103 or (BA Test Score or BS Test Score)Basic legal concepts of intestacy and testacy, including probate forms and procedures.

110-168Criminal Law-Paralegal3Fall only | Program student; 110-103 or (BA Test Score or BS Test Score)Analysis of federal and state laws governing employment relationships.

TOTAL CREDITS:12 

Second Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

110-103Civil Litigation II3Spring only | Program student; 110-102 and 110-104 and (801-106 or 801-136 or 801-219 or BA Test Score or BS Test Score)This course demonstrates the substantive law, process and procedure, and typical recurring tasks relating the post-pleadings stages of civil litigation. These include evidence, discovery (depositions, interrogatories, physical and mental exams, requests for admissions) methods of case resolution (judgment, settlement, dismissal, and alternative disputes, and requests for admissions) methods of case resolution (judgment, settlement, dismissal, and alternative dispute resolution) trial practice, post-trial and post-judgment matters, and appellate procedure.

110-105Legal Writing3Spring only | Program student; 110-102 and 110-104 and (801-106 or 801-136 or 801-219 or BA Test Score or BS Test Score)An advanced writing course concentrating on legal correspondence, forms, memoranda, and briefs.

110-106Family Law3Spring only | Program student; 110-102 and 110-104 and (801-106 or 801-136 or 801-219 or BA Test Score or BS Test Score)Basic legal concepts in the area of family relations, including premarital agreements, parental rights, and divorce.

110-147Immigration Law3Spring only | Program student; 110-102 and 110-104 and (801-136 or 801-106 or 801-219) or (BA Test Score or BS Test Score)This course introduces the student to the basic law and legal concepts involved in the immigration and naturalization process. This includes entry of aliens into the United States and permanent residence based upon an offer of employment or family relationship. Additional areas of law discussed in this course will include problems individuals face with political asylum, deportation and exclusion.

110-142Paralegal Internship3144 hours off campus work exp. | Program student; 110-101 and (110-114 or 110-168) and (110-103 and 110-105 or concurrent)Students gain practical experience working in a legal environment under the supervision of an attorney or other qualified professional for a minimum of 144 hours. In addition, students meet one hour weekly to discuss legal office experiences and ethical considerations, learn effective job search techniques, and develop professional image.

110-143Paralegal Field Study3144 hours independent study | Program student; 110-101 and (110-114 or 110-168) and (110-103 and 110-105 or concurrent)Students engage in a field study of a specialty legal practice area in lieu of completing a paralegal internship. Students work with an advisor to identify an area of legal specialty study and to plan an appropriate field study. The field study includes reading textbooks and legal literature, interviewing practicing attorneys and paralegals working in the specialty area, and preparing a report and presentation.

TOTAL CREDITS:12