Paralegal Studies / Bachelor of Arts (Traditional)
Total Credit Hours: 128
Major Credit Hours: 54
Paralegal students with an interest in criminal law are encouraged to take the substantive and procedural criminal law courses (CSJS 43000 and CSJS 44500) as part of their law-related electives. Paralegal students with an interest in business law are encouraged to take BSAD 25000 Business Law.
Degree Requirements
Program: BA-PRLG-A
I. Core Courses (33)
A. Required Courses
| PRLG-10100 | Introduction to Paralegal Studies | 3 |
| PRLG-20100 | Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals | 3 |
| PRLG-20200 | Law Office Management and Computer Use for Paralegals | 3 |
| PRLG-30100 | Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing for Paralegals | 3 |
| PRLG-30200 | Interviewing and Investigation for Paralegals | 3 |
| PRLG-30300 | Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals | 3 |
| PRLG-40100 | Paralegal Capstone: Practicum | 3 |
B. Select four Paralegal Specialty Electives:
II. Select two Law-Related Courses: (6)
III. Select two courses in the Context and Role of Law in Society: (6)
IV. Select two additional Program Electives from courses listed below: (6)
V. Paralegal majors must select an American Government course as a General Education course in Social Studies. Select one American Government course (3):
VI. Advanced Writing Requirement
The advanced writing requirement of the General Education curriculum is satisfied by successful completion of:
| PRLG-30100 | Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing for Paralegals | 3 |