Paralegal Science, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 22.0302
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
| Foundations of Learning | ||
| Foundations of Learning (waived for transfers with 30+ hrs.) | 1 | |
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| LAS 210 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| LAS 220 | Legal Research and Writing I | 3 |
| LAS 300 | Legal Research and Writing II | 3 |
| LAS 325 | Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| LAS 350 | Litigation: Complaint to Discovery | 3 |
| LAS 355 | Litigation: Complaint to Discovery | 3 |
| LAS 385 | Legal Administration and Computer Applications | 3 |
| LAS 399 | Paralegal Internship | 4 |
| LAS 410 | Paralegal Seminar | 3 |
| Choose from 12 hours of the following: | 12 | |
| Family Law Practice | ||
| Criminal Law Practice and Procedure | ||
| Wills, Trusts, Estates, & Elder Law | ||
| Corporations and Business Organization Practice | ||
| Administrative Agency Practice | ||
| Independent Study of the Law | ||
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Law and Society | ||
| Constitutional Politics | ||
| Law and Politics of Civil Liberties | ||
| ACC 200 | Survey of Accounting | 3 |
| ENG 300 | Introduction to Technical and Professional Writing | 3 |
| or ENG 300S | Intro to Tech/Prof Writing | |
| Introduction to American Government (Element 5B) G | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose from 34 hours of free electives | 34 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- G
Course also satisfies a General Education element. Hours are included within the 36 hr. General Education requirement above.