Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Publication: 2022-2023 Catalog Program: Paralegal Certification Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Paralegal Certification

The paralegal certification is a program that is suitable for students seeking to complete their training and enter the paralegal job market prepared to work in the paralegal profession.  The program is designed to give students hands-on training in the paralegal profession.  It also provides the student the opportunity to simultaneously pursue a BA degree while obtaining their paralegal certification.

Paralegal Certification Requirements

18 credits are required.

Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
POLS 3700 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies (3) Credit Hours
POLS 3701 - Civil Litigation for Paralegals: I (3) Credit Hours
POLS 3702 - Civil Litigation for Paralegals: II (3) Credit Hours
POLS 4300 - Criminal Law in Practice (3) Credit Hours
POLS 4390 - Legal Writing and Research (3) Credit Hours
POLS 4990 - Internship in Political Science (3-6) Credit Hours
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