Paralegal Studies Major
Paralegal Studies, B.A.
Degree requirements for the Paralegal Studies major are as follows:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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.