Diploma Program
44 Credit Hours
9 months (day) - 2 semesters
12 months (evenings) - 3 semesters
Program Objective
A Paralegal will be able to assist a lawyer in such areas as case research, real estate, document preparation, drafting of pleadings and correspondence and investigations. Short of making legal decisions, practicing in a court of law, or advising clients, a paralegal may perform many tasks formerly handled only by lawyers.
| Curriculum |
Credit Hours |
|
| GEN100 | Professional Development | 1 |
| GEN103 | Typing I | 2.5 |
| GEN105 | Job Hunt | 1 |
| GEN201 | Communications | 3 |
| BOA205 | Introduction to Word Processing | 3 |
| PLS101 | Introduction to Paralegalism | 3 |
| PLS102 | Legal Research & Writing I | 2 |
| PLS103 | Legal Research & Writing II | 2 |
| PLS201 | Wills and Estates | 3 |
| PLS202 | Family Law | 3 |
| PLS203 | Criminal Law | 4 |
| PLS204 | Real Estate Law | 3 |
| PLS205 | Contract Law | 4 |
| PLS206 | Civil Litigation I | 3 |
| PLS307 | Legislative Analysis | 1 |
| ITS101 |
Internship | 5.5 |
| Total Credit Hours | 44 |
The Paralegal course prepares students to enter the legal field, working for lawyers, law firms, and legal divisions of companies or government agencies. This program is also recommended to the student who does not wish to become a Paralegal but who is interested in gaining knowledge about the field of law, in order to better function in our world of rules and regulations or in any highly regulated industry such as investments, banking or social work. This is an entry level career option with valuable transferable skills.
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