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Paralegal Studies
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The general objective of the Paralegal Studies Diploma Program is to produce graduates who are capable of serving a variety of functions within a number of legal settings. Graduates of this program will have a basic understanding of key concepts of substantive law, will be familiar with legal research and have experience in legal writing.
Curriculum 72.6 credit hours
Normal program length: 12 months (day) 15 months (night)
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Course No. |
Subject Title |
Credit Hrs |
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CED-110 |
Critical Thinking |
2.4 |
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CED-303 |
Job Readiness – Resumes |
2.4 |
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CED-304 |
Job Readiness – Interviews |
2.4 |
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CPT-101 |
Introduction to Computers |
2.1 |
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CPT-201 |
Word I |
2.1 |
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CPT-202 |
Word II |
2.1 |
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CPT-301 |
Excel I |
2.1 |
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CPT-302 |
Excel II |
2.1 |
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ENG-204 |
Business English I |
2.4 |
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ENG-205 |
Business English II |
2.4 |
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MGT-317 |
Legal Office Management |
4.8 |
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PRL-101 |
Introduction to Lexis Nexis |
2.1 |
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PRL-103 |
Contract Law |
4.8 |
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PRL-201 |
Criminal Law |
4.8 |
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PRL-202 |
Family Law |
4.8 |
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PRL-203 |
Tort Law |
4.8 |
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PRL-204 |
Criminal Procedure |
4.8 |
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PRL-301 |
Litigation & Trial Practice |
4.8 |
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PRL-302 |
Legal Research Writing & Analysis I |
4.8 |
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PRL-303 |
Legal Research Writing & Analysis II |
4.8 |
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SED-102 |
Records Management |
2.4 |
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SED-202 |
Keyboarding |
2.4 |
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72.6 |
Students may substitute courses that meet the career objective with approval of the Dean of Academics.
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