PS12 Paralegal Studies, Diploma
Offered at the Griffin Campus
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
3 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
39 |
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; researching state and federal law; legal correspondence preparation; family law matters; criminal law and procedure; and tort law. The program of study emphasizes opportunities that provide students with specialized legal knowledge and the skills required to aid lawyers in the delivery of legal services. Program graduates receive a Paralegal Studies diploma.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Program Courses
First Term
Choose One: (Required)
Second Term
Third Term
| MATH 1103 | Quantitative Skills & Reasoning | 3 |
| PARA 1110 | Legal Research & Legal Writing II | 3 |
| Paralegal Elective | 3 |
| Paralegal Elective | 3 |
Paralegal Electives
Required
*Course will be accepted when transferred in from another institution with a grade of a C or better but may not be offered at this institution.