Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies
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Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies
Program Overview
From writing briefs to performing research to aiding in trials, paralegals play a vital role in the American legal system. Get started in this stable and important field by earning your associate of arts in paralegal studies from FNU.
Learning Outcomes
In this 60 credit hour Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies program, you’ll develop a foundational understanding of the American legal system. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to pursue higher-level studies or begin a career in law.
Course Overview
Student Life Skills (1 credit)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SLS 1501 | College Study Skills |
English and Communications (9 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ENC 1101 | English Composition I* |
| 3 | ENC 1102 | English Composition II* |
| 3 | SPC 1017 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication |
Humanities (6 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | PHI 1600 | Ethics |
| 3 | Any Humanities Course |
Behavioral/Social Science (6 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | PSY 1012 | General Psychology |
| 3 | Any Social Science Course |
Natural Science (7 Credits Includes 1 Lab)
| Credit Hours | Course Name |
|---|---|
| 6 | Any Two Natural Science Courses |
| 1 | Including One Lab |
Mathematics (7 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | MAC 1105 | College Algebra I* |
| 4 | STA 2014 | Introduction to Statistics* |
Information Literacy (3 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | CGS 1030 | Introduction to Information Technology |
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | PLA 1003 | Introduction to the Law |
| 3 | PLA 2104 | Legal Research & Writing I |
| 3 | PLA 2114 | Legal Research & Writing II |
| 3 | PLA 2201 | Introduction to Civil Procedure |
| 3 | PLA 2273 | Introduction to Torts |
| 3 | PLA 2700 | Professional Ethics and Liability |
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | PLA 1426 | Contracts and Business Entities |
| 3 | PLA 2303 | Criminal Law and Procedure |
| 3 | PLA 2763 | Law Office Management |
| 3 | PLA 2800 | Family Law & Practice |
- *This course has prerequisites; check course descriptions.
