Paralegal Studies AAS: Full-time

Plan of Study

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 Introduction to College 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

Advising Notes

The following courses require a B- grade or higher: LS 1010, LS 1030, LS 1040 and LS 2040. Students are also required to earn a grade of C or higher in Paralegal Program electives.

General Education requirements and elective courses provide training in effective oral and written communication, and human relations skills. Various courses are taught using team activities in the learning process to develop the student’s interactive skills and to build human relations skills.

It is the student’s responsibility to examine each course description for details of prerequisite classes. Those prerequisites must be satisfied before the designated class may be taken. Students who need to take preparatory classes to meet the requirements for first semester courses should plan on extra time to complete the program.

Cooperative Education is the College’s program for recognizing and rewarding new learning associated with study-related employment in a business, industrial or government work environment. Credit earned from LS 2000 is applied toward graduation requirements as both an alternative required class or as an elective credit. Contact the Cooperative Education Department at (801) 957-4014.

The Legal Studies Department strongly recommends that students enhance their employment opportunities through Cooperative Education as soon as skills permit, to complement the certificate or degree.

The Associate of Applied Science Degree has been reviewed and approved by the American Bar Association.