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Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies is a program designed to provide students with a balance between theory and practice, enabling graduates to step immediately into opportunities in this growing area of the legal community. The program is designed to prepare individuals for employment at all levels of the law-administration, trial, appellate, and government.
Students completing the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies will:
- Understand and be able to function within federal and state legal systems.
- Possess the basic skills of writing, reading for information, Critical Thinking & Learning, and applied mathematics necessary to be successful in the Paralegal field.
- Successfully complete entry level or pre-employment examinations for state institutions
- Successfully obtain employment or promotion within the paralegal field including but not limited to: law offices, investigator, claims analyst compliance officer, and legal advocate
Students in the Paralegal Program are subject to the Community and Technical College’s requirements for admissions, basic skills testing, and appropriate course placement, including mandated developmental courses, which are not counted toward completion of the program. Blue Ridge CTC Catalog requirements regarding academic standards, student conduct, and graduation procedures also apply.
Curriculum for an Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies |
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General Education Core |
21 |
Paralegal Core |
41 |
Total credit hours required |
62 |
| General Education Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
CAS 111 Information Literacy |
3 |
CGEN 100 First Year Experience |
3 |
COMM 202 Fundamentals of Speech |
3 |
ENGL 101 Written English |
3 |
MATH 100+ Any Math 100 or above |
3 |
PSCI 101 American Federal Government |
3 |
SOCI 203 General Sociology OR PSYC 203 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required
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21 |
| Paralegal Core | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BUSN 212 Business Law | 3 |
| CAS 211 Word Complete | 3 |
| LGST 101 Legal Research Writing I | 4 |
| LGST 102 Legal Research Writing II | 4 |
| LGST 110 Legal Assisting | 3 |
| LGST 130 Legal Ethics | 3 |
| LGST 210 Law of Domestic Relations | 3 |
| LGST 220 Civil Litigation and Procedure | 3 |
| LGST 230 Criminal Law and Procedure | 3 |
| LGST 240 Administrative Law | 3 |
| LGST 272 Real Estate and Property Law | 3 |
| LGST 275 Wills & Estates | 3 |
| LGST 292 Paralegal Internship | 3 |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required |
41 |
