60 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0340
Note: Refer to IAI General Education Courses page for guidelines on General Education course selection.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Area A — Communications | ||
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Composition II | ||
| Introduction to Business and Technical Writing (recommended) | ||
| Technical Writing Applications (recommended) | ||
| Effective Speech (recommended) | ||
| Area B — Mathematics | ||
| Select one course from Area B (Mathematics) or Area C (Science) | 0-3 | |
| Area C — Science | ||
| Select one course from Area B (Mathematics) or Area C (Science) | 0-3 | |
| Area D — Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Select one course from a social or behavioral science discipline | 3 | |
| Area E — Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| Select one course from a humanities or fine arts discipline | 3 | |
| Area F — Global Studies 1 | ||
| Select one course that satisfies Global Studies requirement | 0-3 | |
| Area G — U.S. Diversity Studies 2 | ||
| Select one course that satisfies U.S. Diversity Studies requirement | 0-3 | |
| Other General Education credits: Select additional credits from Areas B, C, D, E, F or G if needed to meet 18-credit-hour minimum | 0-3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
- 1
Students may take a Global Studies course that satisfies both Area F and another Area requirement.
- 2
Students may take a U.S. Diversity Studies course that satisfies both Area G and another Area requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3-4 |
| or CIS 103 | Computer Software and Concepts | |
| PAR 101 | Introduction to Paralegal Studies | 3 |
| PAR 110 | Legal Research I | 3 |
| PAR 113 | Litigation | 3 |
| PAR 210 | Legal Research II | 3 |
| PAR 222 | Law Office Management | 3 |
| PAR 250 | Practicum | 3 |
| Select additional electives to total 21 credit hours from PAR courses and/or one of the following: | 21 | |
| Criminal Law | ||
| Law of Evidence | ||
| Total Hours | 42 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate effective legal knowledge and practical skills necessary to perform substantive legal work under the direction of an attorney.
- Write clearly and think critically.
- Read, analyze, synthesize, and apply complex information in an organized and logical manner.
- Utilize technology necessary to meet employer needs.