Paralegal Studies (Legal Assisting) Associate in Science (LEGAL-AS)
The Associate in Science degree in Paralegal Studies provides students with a broad foundation in all areas of legal assisting and prepares students to seek employment in various legal fields. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.
Program Contact:
Dr. Barbara Rodriguez
Department Head, Business
(850) 484-2504
brodriguez@pensacolastate.edu
Degree Requirements
Term 1 (15 cc)
Term 2 (16 cc)
| ENC 1102 | English Composition II | 3 cc |
| PLA 1203 | Civil Litigation | 3 cc |
| PLA 1273 | Torts | 3 cc |
| PLA 2880 | Constitutional Law | 3 cc |
| SPC 1006 | Study of Speaking and Listening | 1 cc |
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| Choose one of the following Mathematics General Education Courses: | |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 cc |
| MGF 1106 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts I | 3 cc |
| MGF 1107 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts II | 3 cc |
| STA 2023 | Elementary Statistics | 3 cc |
Term 3 (18 cc)
| PLA 2730 | Computers in Law | 3 cc |
| See Choices | Any Natural Sciences General Education Course | 3 cc |
| See Choices | Any Social Sciences General Education Course | 3 cc |
| Program Electives | 9 cc |
Term 4 (15 cc)
| PLA 2114 | Legal Research and Writing II | 3 cc |
| PLA 2944 | Paralegal Practicum | 3 cc |
| Program Electives | 9 cc |
Program Electives
Only students who are not familiar with the Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) should take CGS 1570.
Total Credit Hours: 64