Paralegal

Certificate: Public Service
Credit Requirements: 36 Semester Credit Hours

The Paralegal certificate program prepares students to work under the direct supervision of an attorney to prepare legal documents, recommend solutions for procedural problems, and create and implement detailed office procedures for the efficient handling of specialized fields of law.

To be admitted to the Paralegal certificate program, a student must have completed 33 semester hours or 49.5 quarter hours of college credit at a C or better from an approved, regionally accredited postsecondary institution. Of these hours, three hours must be CPT 101 or a comparable computer course, and 18 hours must be general education courses spread across three disciplines, with six of those 18 hours being comprised of ENG 101 and SPC 205 or SPC 209. See advisor for further details. This program has received approval from the American Bar Association.

Note: Please see course descriptions. Most LEG courses require completion of prerequisites, corequisites or advisor’s approval. Many LEG courses are offered only once each year, so following the recommended course sequence is very important. Seating is limited, so early registration is recommended. See your faculty advisor prior to registration.

For course sequences for Spring Semester and Summer Term starts, students should see their advisors.

Recommended Sequence of Courses