Mar 29, 2024  
2021-2022 SLCC General Catalog 
    
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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