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2011-2012 Academic Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Paralegal Studies (A.A.S.)


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Program Advisor: Bruce Moseley, 371-5213 (bamoseley@actx.edu) or contact Donna Pergrem, 371-5451 (drpergrem@actx.edu)

Associate in Applied Science
Major Code - LGLA.AAS

actx.edu/paralegal

A program designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to work as a legal assistant in a law office, government agency or corporation under the direct supervision of a practicing attorney.

A grade of C or higher is required for satisfactory completion of all Paralegal Studies (LGLA prefix) courses. Students having education, training or experience in word processing or keyboarding are encouraged to earn credit by examination for courses listed as RELATED COURSE REQUIREMENTS.

More information is available on the Paralegal website.

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements (15 Semester Hours)


Communication - 6 Hours


Humanities - 3 Hours


Mathematics/Natural Sciences - 3 Hours


Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 Hours


General Education Electives (3 Semester Hours)


Other Related Requirements (3 Semester Hours)


Real Estate Specialty Option


Paralegal Studies major choosing the Real Estate Specialty may request substitutions for selected Major Course Requirements (see Paralegal Studies Advisor)

(See Program Advisor for details.)

Total (71-72 Semester Hours)


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