Paralegal Associate of Applied Science

Degree Plan

General Education Requirements
Communications (9 credits)
ENG 110Composition I3
ENG 120Composition II3
COM 110Fund. of Public Speaking3
Arts Humanities (3 credits)3
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Social Sciences (3 credits)
POL 115American Government3
Math, Science Technology (10 credits)
CSC 101Introduction to Computers3
MTH 102Intermediate Algebra3
Lab Science - 44
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Institutional Specific (2 Credits) (2 credits)
FND 106First Year Exp & Health Living2
General Education Requirements Subtotal27
Required Program Core Courses
BUS 130Tribal Government3
CJU 201Introduction to Criminal Justice3
CJU 221Criminal Law3
PAR 201Introduction to Paralegal Studies3
PAR 206Contracts3
PAR 207Wills, Trusts, and Probate3
PAR 208Family Law3
PAR 209Torts3
PAR 210Real Property3
PAR 211Legal Research & Writing3
PAR 260Legal Ethics3
PAR 266Civil Litigation3
Required Program Core Courses Subtotal36
Total Credits63
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Denotes Native Studies institutional requirement. The Paralegal degree is completely online.

Program Learner Outcomes

  1. Explain the fundamental aspects of the American legal system.
  2. Explain primary aspects of law office administration from a paralegal perspective.
  3. Conduct the process of paralegal work.
  4. Write office memos, motions, appellate court briefs, and contracts.