The certificate in Paralegal Studies prepares students for employment as legal assistants in a variety of settings, including law offices, district and magistrate courts, and private and public business sectors. Students are introduced to an overview of the legal system and opportunities for practice and advanced study.
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
| Writing and Speaking - 6 Credit Hours |
ENGL 101 Composition I: Exposition |
| Computing - 3 Credit Hours |
CS 150L Computing for Business 3 |
| Paralegal Courses - 15 Crtedit Hours |
PLTR 101 Intro to Paralegal Studies |
| Program Electives - 6 Credit Hours |
| Choose two (2) from the following: PLTR 108, 109; PSY 105; or select any paralegal, criminal justice, or otherapproved class. |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED: 30 |
