Paralegal Studies Major
Paralegal Studies, B.A.
Degree requirements for the Paralegal Studies major are as follows:
Code | Title | Hours |
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University Core | ||
Behavioral/Social Science Electives | 9 | |
BUS 204 | Financial Wellness | 1 |
ENG 114 | Critical Reading and Response | 3 |
ENG 134 | Literary Genres | 3 |
Humanities Electives | 9 | |
Mathematics Elective | 3 | |
Science Electives (lab required) | 7 | |
WEL 100 | Empowered as Learners and Leaders | 3 |
or WEL 220 | Empowered as Learners and Leaders | |
WEL 350 | Strategies for Career and Personal Growth | 2 |
Major Requirements | ||
ENG 124 | Research and Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
GOV 100 | American Government | 3 |
LAW 103 | Introduction to the American Legal System | 3 |
LAW 205 | Paralegals: The Essentials | 3 |
LAW 232 | Principles of Litigation | 3 |
LAW 240 | Legal Research and Writing | 3 |
LAW 241 | Computer Assisted Legal Research | 3 |
LAW 246 | Tort Law | 3 |
LAW 248 | Principles of Criminal Procedure | 3 |
LAW 255 | Contract Law | 3 |
LAW 260 | Real Estate Law | 3 |
LAW 330 | Advanced Litigation | 3 |
LAW 371 | Evidence | 3 |
LAW 415 | Advanced Legal Research and Writing | 3 |
LAW 450 | Legal Studies Capstone | 3 |
LAW 490 | Legal Ethics | 3 |
LAW 498 | Legal Studies Internship | 3 |
Legal Specialty Elective 1 | 3 | |
General Electives | ||
General Electives | 26 | |
Total Credits Required | 120 |
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Students may select a legal specialty elective in consultation with their advisor.