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Program Overview

The Paralegal Studies program is designed for students seeking a career in law. Students will take courses that survey the American Legal System and courses in communication, humanities, behavioral science, mathematics, natural science, and computers. Florida National University will award an Associate of Arts in Paralegal upon graduation to those students who complete the requirements. Upon graduating, students may pursue upper-level studies, or commence a career within the legal profession*. In addition, this program will assist students towards the primary steps of studies such as law school. *Note: Employment within the legal profession may require the successful completion of a criminal background check, and integral character (not limited to creditworthiness).

Program type

Associate

Est. time to complete

2 years

Credit Hours

60 hours

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General Education
(39 Credits)

Student Life Skills (1 Credit) Credit Hours
SLS 1501
College Study Skills
1
English and Communications (9 Credits) Credit Hours
ENC 1101
English Composition I
3
ENC 1102
English Composition II
3
SPC 1017
Fundamentals of Oral Communications
3
Humanities (6 Credits) Credit Hours
PHI 1600
Ethics
3
 
Any Humanities Course
3
Social Science (6 Credits) Credit Hours
PSY 1012
General Psychology
3
 
Any Social Science Course
3
Natural Science (7 Credits) Credit Hours
 
Any Two Natural Science Courses Including One Lab
7
Mathematics (7 Credits) Credit Hours
MAC 1105
College Algebra I
3
STA 2014
Introduction to Statistics
4
Information Literacy (3 Credits) Credit Hours
CGS 1030
Introduction to Information Technology
3
Core Requirements (18 Credits) Credit Hours
PLA 1003
Introduction to the Law
3
PLA 2104
Legal Research and Writing I
3
PLA 2114
Legal Research and Writing II
3
PLA 2201
Introduction to Civil Procedure
3
PLA 2273
Introduction to Torts
3
PLA 2700
Professional Ethics and Liability
3
Suggested Electives (3 Credits) Credit Hours
PLA 1426
Contracts and Business Entities
3
PLA 2303
Criminal Law and Procedure
3
PLA 2763
Law Office management
3
PLA 2800
Family Law & Practice
3