Paralegal Studies Certificate

(G, TP/SS): 156

The curriculum provides the student with basic skills in legal research, legal writing, and legal interviewing techniques. Competency is developed in at least three areas of substantive law selected by the student.

Program Requirements

All students should consult an advisor.

ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours
LGST 101 - Introduction to the Legal System 3 semester hours
LGST 102 - Legal Research 3 semester hours
LGST 103 - Legal Writing 3 semester hours
LGST 104 - Interviewing, Investigating, and Communication Techniques 3 semester hours
LGST Electives - Select any 3 LGST courses number 106 or above 9 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 24

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Locate and interpret legal statutes.
Locate and interpret legal cases.
Draft simple legal documents.
Interpret the legal concepts in three areas of substantive law.
Interpret the concepts of procedural law.
Interpret citations of the law.