Paralegal Studies - AAS
Offered at: Gateway Community and Technical College, Madisonville Community College
Program Plan Number: 2203027019
Curriculum Effective Spring Semester
Progression in the Paralegal Technology program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of “C” or better in each paralegal technical course.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| ENG 101 | Writing I | 3 |
| COM 181 | Basic Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COM 252 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | |
| Heritage/Humanities | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective Approved by Program Coordinator | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 21 | |
| Technical Support Courses | ||
| CIT 105 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| or OST 105 | Introduction to Information Systems | |
| CIT 130 | Productivity Software | 3 |
| Criminal Justice Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Technical Courses | ||
| PGL 111 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| PGL 112 | Legal Research | 3 |
| PGL 113 | Law Office Management | 3 |
| PGL 211 | Family Law | 3 |
| PGL 212 | Legal Writing | 3 |
| PGL 216 | Civil Litigation | 3 |
| PGL 220 | Property Law | 3 |
| PGL 221 | Wills and Estates | 3 |
| PGL 231 | Torts | 3 |
| PGL 233 | Ethics | 3 |
| PGL 235 | Paralegal Studies Capstone | 1-3 |
| or PGL 236 | Paralegal Studies Practicum | |
| Subtotal | 31-33 | |
| Total Credits | 61-63 | |