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Paralegal
Associate in Applied Science (Career Program) - 67 Credit Hours
Program Information:
The Paralegal program is a two-year curriculum leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree. It includes general education courses as well as law courses and law-related courses. The objective of this program is to produce competent, well-rounded individuals who are able to work under the supervision of an attorney in the many areas of practice of law. Specifically, the student will be prepared to perform such tasks as legal research, client interviews, investigations, preparation of legal documents, and other legal work as delegated by an attorney. Paralegals are employed by private law firms, corporations, government agencies, insurance companies, title companies, and financial institutions.
Program Accreditation:
This program has been approved by the American Bar Association.
Program Note:
Computers are an important component to many aspects of this profession. The student should be familiar with the keyboard. If not, an additional class in keyboarding is recommended.
Recommended Course Sequence:
Fall Semester 1:
ENGL 110; CMGEN 120 or CMPSC 120; PRLGL 110; BUS 120 or Mathematics; Social Science
Spring Semester 1:
ENGL 111; BUS 215; PRLGL 112; PRLGL 114; PRLGL 118
Fall Semester 2:
PRLGL 113; PRLGL 116; PRLGL 117; PRLGL 215; CRJ 225 or CRJ 226; Laboratory Science
Spring Semester 2:
RLST 230; PRLGL 115; PRLGL 260; Social Science; Humanities; Elective
| Course Information: | ||
| Required General Education Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course | Name | Credit |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 111 | COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * * * | 3 | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * * * | 3 | |
| HUMANITIES * | 3 | |
| LABORATORY SCIENCE * * | 4 | |
| BUS 120 | BUSINESS MATHEMATICS | |
| or | ||
| MATHEMATICS | 3 | |
| Required Program Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course | Name | Credit |
| BUS 215 | LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS | 3 |
| RLST 230 | REAL ESTATE LAW | 3 |
| CMGEN 120 | COMPUTER APPLICATIONS | |
| or | ||
| CMPSC 120 | BUSINESS COMPUTER SYSTEMS | 3 |
| CRJ 225 | CRIMINAL LAW | |
| or | ||
| CRJ 226 | CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | 3 |
| PRLGL 110 | INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGAL | 3 |
| PRLGL 112 | LEGAL RESEARCH I | 3 |
| PRLGL 113 | LEGAL RESEARCH II | 3 |
| PRLGL 114 | FAMILY LAW | 3 |
| PRLGL 115 | WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PRLGL 116 | CIVIL LITIGATION | 3 |
| PRLGL 117 | ADMINISTRATIVE LAW | 3 |
| PRLGL 118 | LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| PRLGL 215 | BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND PRACTICE | 3 |
| PRLGL 260 | PARALEGAL INTERNSHIP | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course | Name | Credit |
| ELECTIVE * * * * | 3 | |
* PHIL 111 or COMM 110 recommended.
** BIOL 111 or 140 recommended.
*** POLSC 115, 119 or PSY 110 recommended.
**** Liberal Arts courses as well as law related courses are recommended.
Students must attain a grade of "C" or higher in each PRLGL course (including equated transfer courses). PRLGL 113, 116, and 260 must be taken at ICC to graduate from the program. All prerequisites to PRLGL courses must be satisfied with a grade of "C" or better. Students should "Petition to Graduate" after completing 45 or more of the above hours. The petition is available in the Student Service Center, L211.
For Program Information Contact:
Public Services andCommunity Outreach Department
North Campus
Cedar Hall
Room C8
309)690-7691