Paralegal Studies
Degree Information
Associate
in Science Degree
Associate in Science degrees are awarded when students have completed major course
requirements plus general education requirements.
Degree Requirements
- Core Requirements
BUS 125 Business Law: Legal Environment of Business
(3 units)
CIS 130 Word Processing (3 units)
PARA 100 Introduction to Paralegal Studies (3 units)
PARA 110 Civil Litigation Practice and Procedure (3 units)
PARA 125 Business Organization (3 units)
PARA 130 Legal Research and Writing (3 units)
PARA 250-252** Internship (1-3 units*)
Total Core Course Units: 18-21
*Not required with proof of previous law office work experience.
**Note: Students must complete 18 units within the major to be eligible for this course.
- Plus a minimum of 6 units from the following electives:
PARA 120 Administrative Law (3 units)
PARA 132 Computer Assisted Legal Research (CALR) (3 units)
PARA 135 Bankruptcy Law (1 unit)
PARA 140 Criminal Law and Procedure (3 units)
PARA 145 Estate Planning (3 units)
PARA 150 Family Law (3 units)
PARA 155 Insurance Law (3 units)
PARA 160 Personal Injury (3 units)
PARA 165 Probate Law (3 units)
PARA 170 Worker's Compensation (1 unit)
PARA 180 Government and Public Contracts (3 units)
RE 193 Real Estate Legal Aspects (3
units)
Total Required Units: 24-27
- Additional recommended electives:
BUS 128 Business Communications (3 units)
BUS 172 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications (3
units)
ENGL 121 College Composition and Reading (4 units)
The Paralegal Certificate is no longer available.
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