24 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0341
This certificate is intended for students who have already successfully completed an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degrees.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses for a Certificate | ||
| PAR 101 | Introduction to Paralegal Studies | 3 |
| PAR 110 | Legal Research I | 3 |
| PAR 113 | Litigation | 3 |
| PAR 210 | Legal Research II | 3 |
| Select at least twelve credit hours from the following courses: | 12 | |
| Criminal Law | ||
| Law of Evidence | ||
| Law of Family Relations | ||
| Real Property Law | ||
| Corporate and Securities Law | ||
| Probate | ||
| Tort and Insurance Law | ||
| Estate Planning | ||
| Contract Law | ||
| Environmental Law | ||
| Administrative and Social Security Law | ||
| Law Office Management | ||
| Bankruptcy Law | ||
| Intellectual Property | ||
| Commercial Real Estate Law | ||
| Practicum | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
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.