Overview
Offered at the Augusta Campus.
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall and Spring |
| Length of Program: |
Five Terms |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
69 |
Program Description: The Paralegal Studies program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in the paralegal profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The knowledge and skills emphasized in this program include ethical obligations; research in state and federal law; legal correspondence preparation; family law matters; basic concepts of real property law, criminal law and procedure, civil litigation, tort law, and substantive contract law; and wills, trusts, and probate. The program of study emphasizes opportunities that provide students with specialized legal knowledge and skills required to aid lawyers in the delivery of legal services. Program graduates receive a Paralegal Studies Associate of Applied Technology degree. High school graduation or GED is required for admission into this program.
Employment Opportunities: Graduates of the Paralegal Studies Program can find employment opportunities in corporate legal departments, government agencies, and law firms specializing in areas of law such as real property law; criminal law; civil litigation; tort law; contract law; and probate law. Graduates can also find independent contracting opportunities with law entities. Students learn the skills necessary to aid in the delivery of legal services.
Guided Pathway
You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.
Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.
Augusta Day Program, Spring Entry
PROGRAM NAME: Paralegal Studies
AWARD: Associate of Applied Science Degree
CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program
Year 1 Spring Semester
Year 1 Summer Semester
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 2 Spring Semester
| PARA 1105 | LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING I | 3 |
| PARA 1135 | WILLS, TRUSTS, PROBATE, AND ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PARA 1145 | LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| XXXX XXXX | SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE AREA II* | 3 |
| XXXX XXXX | HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS AREA IV* | 3 |
Year 2 Summer Semester
Augusta Day Program, Fall Entry
PROGRAM NAME: Paralegal Studies
AWARD: Associate of Applied Science Degree
CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester
Year 1 Summer Semester
Year 2 Fall Semester
Year 2 Spring Semester
| PARA 1135 | WILLS, TRUSTS, PROBATE, AND ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PARA 1145 | LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| PARA 2210 | PARALEGAL INTERNSHIP I | 6 |
| XXXX XXXX | SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE AREA II* | 3 |
| XXXX XXXX | HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS AREA IV* | 3 |