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2021-2022 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

Paralegal Studies AAS: Full-time

Plan of Study 2021-2022

The following is a plan of requirements to complete this Associate of Applied Science degree in 2 years. Each student’s experience will vary slightly, as this plan does not include transfer work, Advanced Placement (AP), or other institutions’ concurrent enrollment credits. Math and English placement will be based on the student’s appropriate placement scores. If developmental courses are required, they should be taken in the student’s first semester.

NOTE: This plan assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with the Academic Program Advisor and consult DegreeWorks for specific degree requirements.

First Year

Fall Semester (16 credits)   Spring Semester (18 credits)
☐ ENGL 1010 Intro to Writing (EN)  -  3 credits     ☐ COMM 1020 Principles of Public Speaking (CM)  -  3 credits       
☐ MATH 1010 Intermediate Algebra (QS)  -  4 credits     ☐ Elective - 6 credits    
☐ LS 1010 Introduction to Law  -  3 credits     ☐ LS 1040 Introduction to Legal Research and Writing  -  3 credits    
☐ LS 1020 Introduction to Civil Litigation  -  3 credits     ☐ LS 1060 Computer Essentials for Paralegals  -  3 credits    
☐ LS 1030 Paralegal Procedures  -  3 credits     ☐ LS 1070 Criminal Law and Procedure  -  3 credits    
       
► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC   ► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor  

Second Year

Fall Semester (15 credits)   Spring Semester (15 credits)
☐ LS 2000 Legal Studies CO-OP  -  1-6 credits  or   ☐ Distribution Area - 3 credits    
    LS 2010 Paralegal Practicum  -  3 credits     ☐ LS 2000 Legal Studies CO-OP  -  1-6 credits  or    
☐ LS 2040 Legal Research and Writing II  -  3 credits         Elective - 6 credits    
☐ LS 2070 Evidence  -  3 credits     ☐ LS 2080 Ethics  -  3 credits    
☐ Distribution Area - 3 credits     ☐ Elective - 3 credits    
☐ COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication (CM)  -  3 credits        
       
► Progress Check: Apply for Graduation      

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