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PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - 2009
Criminal Justice
(Certificate Programs):
Overview
Program ID -
This program is offered evenings, weekends, and on the web through the Online College.
This program introduces students to paralegal practice and procedures. Students develop paralegal skills and knowledge that enables them to assist lawyers in conducting research and in preparing legal documents.
Career Outlook:
Graduates of this program qualify for careers as paralegals in
law firms, finance, insurance, real estate companies, and
government agencies.
Upon completetion of this cert graduates will be able to:
| COURSE TITLE |
COURSE NUMBER | SEMESTER TAKEN | CREDITS | PREREQUISITES |
| College Writing I | ENG111 | Fall | 3 | ENG095 or placement and ESL098 or RDG095 or placement |
| Business Law I | BUS201 | Fall | 3 | ENG095 or placement and ESL098 or RDG095 or placement |
| Real Estate Law | BUS120 | Fall | 3 | ENG095 or placement and ESL098 or RDG095 or placement |
| Estates and Trusts | BUS121 | Fall | 3 | ENG095 or placement and ESL098 or RDG095 or placement |
| Intro to Law/Paralegal Practices | BUS122 | Fall | 3 | ENG095 or placement and ESL098 or RDG095 or placement |
| Criminal Law | CRJ103 | Spring | 3 | ENG095 or placement |
| Business Law II | BUS202 | Spring | 3 | BUS201 |
| Legal Research/Writing | BUS123 | Spring | 3 | BUS122 |
| Family Law | BUS124 | Spring | 3 | BUS122 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 27 |