Associate in Science - Paralegal Studies

Location(s): Pensacola Campus

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The Associate in Science degree in Paralegal Studies provides students with a broad foundation in all areas of legal assisting and prepares students to seek employment in various legal fields. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.

Program Contact:

Dr. Michael Payne
Department Head, Business
(850) 484-2504
mpayne@pensacolastate.edu

Degree Requirements

Term 1 (16 Credit Hours)

See general education course list for general education course options.

ENC 1101 - English Composition I Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
PLA 1003 - The Legal Profession Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
PLA 1104 - Legal Research and Writing I Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
PLA 1273 - Torts Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
See Choices - Humanities (General Education Core Course) Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
LIS 1004 - Introduction to Internet Research Semester Hours: 1 credit hour

Term 2 (15 Credit Hours)

MAC 1105 is recommended.

BUL 2241 - Business Law Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
PLA 1203 - Civil Litigation Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
PLA 2114 - Legal Research and Writing II Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
PLA 2800 - Domestic Relations Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
Mathematics (General Education Core Course) Semester Hours: 3 credit hours

Term 3 (18 Credit Hours)

See general education course list for general education course options.

PLA 1303 - Criminal Law and Procedure Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
PLA 1700 - Legal Ethics Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
PLA 2601 - Probate Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
PLA 2610 - Real Estate Law Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
PLA 2260 - Evidence Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
CGS 1570 - Computer Concepts and Applications Semester Hours: 3 credit hours

Term 4 (15 Credit Hours)

PLA 2880 - Constitutional Law Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
PLA 2944 - Paralegal Practicum Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
See Choices - Social Sciences (General Education Core Course) Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
See Choices - Natural Sciences (General Education Core Courses) Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
PLA 2423 - Contracts Semester Hours: 3 credit hours

Program Electives

Only students who are not familiar with the Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) should take CGS 1570 .

CGS 1570 - Computer Concepts and Applications Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
PLA 2260 - Evidence Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
PLA 2423 - Contracts Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
PLA 2433 - Business Organizations Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
PLA 2943 - Law Office Internship Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
PLA 2949 - Paralegal Studies Co-op Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
LIS 1004 - Introduction to Internet Research Semester Hours: 1 credit hour
Natural Science Companion Lab Semester Hours: 1 credit hour

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