Program of Study: Certificate in Paralegal Studies
Certificate Program (Hegis Code 5099)
Total Credits: 21

    A student must have either an Associate or Baccalaureate degree to be eligible for admission to the Certificate program.

    
    Students with an Associate degree must meet the minimum general education requirements set by the American Bar Association. All other students should request information about the A.A.S. degree program. This curriculum is the recommended sequence for full-time day students. It can be completed in one and a half semesters of full time study.

    
    The sequence can be modified for evening and part-time students. Because of the complexity of the program, all advisement must be obtained from the Paralegal Program Department. A minimum grade of "C" is required in all Law courses.

First Semester - Full Semester

LAW 300
LAW 301
LAW 304
LAW 305
LAW 309

Introduction to Law & the Legal System
Litigation
Real Property
Legal Research and Writing
Law Office Management

3
3
3
3
3

15

Second Semester - Half Semester

Paralegal Electives (6 credits selected from the following 3 credit courses)

LAW 302
LAW 303
LAW 307
LAW 308
LAW 310
LAW 311
LAW 312     
Optional

Partnerships and Corporations
Estates and Administration
Torts and Investigation
Family Law
Bankruptcy/Debtor-Creditor Law
Legal Writing and Analysis
Elder Care
Law 306 Practicum

3