May 22
May 17
DEVELOPMENTAL PRE-REQUISITE COURSES
CURRICULUM COURSES
Fall Semester I
Course
Hrs
Gra
ACA
111
College Student Success
1
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CIS
110
Introduction to Computers
3
ENG
Expository Writing
LEX
Introduction to Paralegal Studies
2
120
Legal Research and Writing I
(1)
-
Natural Science/Math Elective
3(4)
(2)
Social/Behavioral Science Elective
Spring Semester I
OST
136
Word Processing
121
Legal Research and Writing II
130
Civil Injuries
140
Civil Litigation I
150
Commercial Law I
(3)
Humanities / Fine Arts Elective
Summer Term I
COE(4)
Co-op Work Experience
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Fall Semester II
112
Argument-Based Research or
114
Professional Research and Reporting
160
Criminal Law and Procedure
210
Real Property I
240
Family Law
280
Ethics and Professionalism
(5)
Paralegal Elective
Spring Semester II
COM
Intro to Interpersonal Communication
250
Wills, Estates and Trusts
270
Law Office Management / Technology
Total credit hours required for degree: 69-70 This curriculum is subject to change.
(1) Natural Science/Mathematics Elective - choose any course under the Natural Sciences / Mathematics section for courses meeting the General Education Requirements for Technical Degree Programs.
(2) Social/Behavioral Science Elective - choose any course under the Social / Behavioral Sciences section for courses meeting the General Education Requirements for Technical Degree Programs.
(3) Humanities / Fine Arts Elective - choose any course under the Humanities / Fine Arts section for courses meeting the General Education Requirements for Technical Degree Programs.
(4) COE-111 may be substituted with one of the following only: BUS-125, BUS-217, BUS-260 or CJC-231.
(5) Paralegal Technology Electives, take a minimum of 10 credits from: LEX-141 Civil Litigation II, LEX-151 Commercial Law II, LEX-170 Administrative Law, LEX-180 Case Analysis & Reasoning, LEX-211 Real Property II, LEX-214 Investigation and Trial Preparation, LEX-220 Corporate Law, LEX-260 Bankruptcy and Collections, LEX-271 Law Office Writing, LEX-283 Investigation, LEX-285 Workers' Compensation Law, LEX-286 Medical Evidence Analysis, and LEX-288 Elder Law.