PS71 Paralegal Studies Post Baccalaureate Certificate, Technical Certificate of Credit
Offered at the Griffin Campus
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
3 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
30 |
Program Description
The Paralegal Studies Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program provides learning opportunities to help develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement in the legal field. This TCC was developed for students who currently hold a four-year degree in any major. The knowledge and skills emphasized in this program include ethical obligations; research in state and federal law; legal correspondence and preparation of legal documents; 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.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- A student MUST have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
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.
Contact Us
Adam Grubbs, J.D., Program Coordinator
Email: Adam.Grubbs@sctech.edu
Phone: (770) 412-5750
Program Courses
First Term
Third Term
Second Term
| PARA 1145 | Law Office Management | 3 |
| PARA 1105 | Legal Research and Legal Writing I | 3 |
| PARA 1110 | Legal Research and Legal Writing II | 3 |
| PARA 1150 | Contracts, Commercial Law and Business Organizations | 3 |
| Paralegal Elective | 3 |