Paralegal Studies, Certificate of Proficiency
Certificate Description
This curriculum prepares students for the position of paralegal/legal assistant. Students will study law and acquire practical legal skills that are necessary for entry-level employment in a law office. Persons currently working in a law office or in a related environment can upgrade their skills and increase their general and specific knowledge of law.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 151 | English I | 3 |
| ENGL 152 | English II | 3 |
| LAAW 101 | Introduction to Law and Legal Assisting | 3 |
| LAAW 104 | Introduction to Litigation | 3 |
| LAAW 201 | Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals | 3 |
| LAAW 203 | Law Office Management | 3 |
| BUSN 251 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUSN 252 | Business Law II | 3 |
| CSIT 123 | Integrated Office Software | 3 |
| Paralegal Certificate Elective(s) | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | |
Paralegal Certificate Course Selections
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 161 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BUSN 210 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUSN 267 | Real Estate Law | 3 |
| BUSN 271 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| CRIM 254 | Constitutional Law and Rules of Evidence | 3 |
| CRIM 255 | Criminal Law and Procedure | 3 |
| INTR 290 | Internship 3 | 3 |
| LAAW 106 | Mediation and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| LAAW 204 | Estate Administration | 3 |
| LAAW 206 | Family Law | 3 |
| POLI 161 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| PSYC 172 | General Psychology | 3 |