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Paralegal Technology

Curriculum Description

The Paralegal Technology curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of attorneys by performing routine legal tasks and assisting with substantive legal work. A paralegal/legal assistant may not practice law, give legal advice or represent clients in a court of law.

Course work includes substantive and procedural legal knowledge in the areas of civil litigation, legal research and writing, real estate, family law, wills, estates, trusts, and commercial law. Required courses also include subjects such as English, mathematics and computer utilization.

Graduates are trained to assist attorneys in probate work, investigations, public records searches, drafting and filing legal documents, research, and office management. Employment opportunities are available in private law firms, governmental agencies, banks, insurance agencies and other business organizations.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

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POS Approved: Fall 2011

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
LEX 110	Intro to Paralegal Study	2	0	0	2
LEX 130	Civil Injuries	3	0	0	3
LEX 240	Family Law	3	0	0	3
LEX 280	Ethics & Professionalism	2	0	0	2
OST 130	Comprehensive Keyboarding	2	2	0	3
Select one:
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers NEW PREREQ	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	OR
CIS 111	Basic PC Literacy NEW PREREQ	1	2	0	2
	Total:	13	4	0	15

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
LEX 140	Civil Litigation I	3	0	0	3
LEX 150	Commercial Law I	2	2	0	3
LEX 250	Wills, Estates, & Trusts	2	2	0	3
ENG 111	Expository Writing	3	0	0	3
Select one:
MAT 115	Mathematical Models	2	2	0	3
	OR
MAT 140	Survey of Mathematics	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
MAT 161	College Algebra	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	12	6	0	15

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ACC 120	Prin of Financial Accounting	3	2	0	4
ENG 114	Prof Research & Reporting	3	0	0	3
___ ___	Paralegal Elective 1	**	**	**	3
___ ___	Paralegal Elective 1	**	**	**	3
	Total:	6	2	0	13

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
LEX 120	Legal Research/Writing I	2	2	3
LEX 121	Legal Research/Writing II	2	2	3
LEX 210	Real Property I	3	0	3
OST 134	Text Entry & Formatting	2	2	3
___ ___	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	**	**	3
	Total:	9	6	15

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
COE 111	Co-op Work Experience I	0	0	10	1
___ ___	Paralegal Elective 2	**	**	**	2
Select one:
PSY 118	Interpersonal Psychology	3	0	0	3
	OR
PSY 150	General Psychology	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	3	0	10	6

Total Credit Hours: 64

Additional Information

Keyboarding recommended at admission.

Paralegal Elective 1 – Select 6 credit hours: LEX 141, LEX 151, LEX 160, LEX 214, LEX 260

Paralegal Elective 2 – Select 2 credit hours: COE 115, COE 121, LEX 211, LEX 220, LEX 270, LEX 286

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, ENG 131, ENG 231, ENG 241, ENG 273, HUM 110, HUM 121, HUM 220, PHI 240 or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

*General Education Courses*
Written Communication:	ENG 111, ENG 114
Oral Communication:	LEX 240
Behavioral and Social Science:	PSY 118 PSY 150
Humanities and Fine Arts:	ART 111, ENG 131, ENG 231, ENG 241, ENG 273, HUM 110, HUM 121, HUM 220, PHI 240, REL 110
Mathematics:	MAT 115, MAT 140, MAT 161
Technology:	CIS 110, CIS 111

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