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2016-2017 SLCC General Catalog 
    
2016-2017 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

Paralegal Studies AAS: Full-time


Plan of Study 2016-2017

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 Accuplacer/ACT/SAT 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 cr LS 1020 Introduction to Civil Litigation       3 cr
MATH 1010 Integrated Algebra (QS)   4 cr LS 1030 Paralegal Procedures   3 cr
COMM 1020 Prin/Public Speaking (CM, IN)   3 cr LS 1040 Introduction to Legal Research and Writing   3 cr
COMM 2110 Interpersonal Comm (ID,HR)   3 cr LS 1060 Computer Essentials for Paralegals   3 cr
LS 1010 Introduction to Law   3 cr LS 1070 Criminal Law and Procedure   3 cr
       
► 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 2040 Legal Research and Writing II   3 cr LS 2000 Legal Studies CO-OP  or    
LS 2070 Evidence   3 cr     LS 2010 Paralegal Practicum   3 cr
Elective   3 cr LS 2080 Ethics   3 cr
Elective   3 cr Elective   3 cr
Elective   3 cr Elective   3 cr
    Distribution Areas   3 cr
       
► Progress Check: Apply for Graduation      

Advising Notes