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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.
