(continued on next page)*Business 111 is a Required Program Core for the AAS, but is a Program Elective for the AC(A) and BC
MINIMUM TOTAL: 70 CREDIT HOURS
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AAS PROGRAM ELECTIVES Business 203 – Introduction to Cost Accounting (3) Business 204 – Computer Applications Inter. Accounting (1) Business 206 – Auditing (3)
Business 208 – Federal Income Tax (3) Business 216 – Entrepreneurship (3)
Business 250 – Computerized Accounting Systems (3) Business 271 – Human Resources Management (3)
Computer Information Systems 123 – Introduction to Spreadsheets on Microcomputers (3) Computer Information Systems 145 – Introduction to Data Base on Microcomputers (3) Computer Information Systems 158 – Beginning Internet (3)
Programs offered at: D= DEGREE // AC= ADVANCED CERTIFICATE // BC= BASIC CERTIFICATE
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Business and Professional Services
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Foc u s A rea : B u si n e ss & Pr o fes sional S e rv ic esD= DEGREE // AC= ADVANCED CERTIFICATE // BC= BASIC CERTIFICATE
FOR MORE INFO ON DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS, VISIT CCC.EDU
This is an example course sequence for students interested in Paralegal. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree. All prescribed courses on this pathway are required for the degree. Courses may not be substituted. Students should meet with a College Advisor for selection of elective courses.
The AAS degree program for Paralegal prepares students with the necessary skills to become highly trained paralegals to meet the needs of corporations, law firms and offices, and other sectors where law-related work is performed. Students completing an AAS in Paralegal are employable in any area where law-related work is conducted. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law. The program is approved by the American Bar Association.
DEGREE CODE:
AAS 0304
PATHWAY: Paralegal
Visit your College Advisor, ccc.edu, or your college’s Transfer Center for more information.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER PROGRAM PLAN FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
D SEMESTER 1 CATEGORY ACHIEVEMENTS & NEXT ACTIONS
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English 101 – Composition I (3) CommunicationsDO THIS– Meet with advisor to discuss academic goals and plan coursework
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Computer Information Systems 120 – Introduction to Microcomputers (3) General Education•
Business 149 – Family Law (3) Required Program Core•
Business 147 – Introduction to Paralegal Studies (3) Required Program Core•
Business 148 – Civil Litigation (3) Required Program Core15 CREDIT HOURS
D SEMESTER 2 CATEGORY ACHIEVEMENTS & NEXT ACTIONS
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English 102 – Composition II (3) CommunicationsALMOST halfway through Associate in Applied Science degree
DO THIS– Meet with advisor to confirm plans for after graduation
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Business 222 – Business Law for the Paralegal (3) Required Program Core•
Business 219 – Real Estate Law for the Paralegal (3) Required Program Core•
Business 223 – Tort Law (3) Required Program Core•
Business 220 – Criminal Law for the Paralegal (3) Required Program Core15 CREDIT HOURS
D SEMESTER 3 CATEGORY ACHIEVEMENTS & NEXT ACTIONS
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Business 224 – Wills, Trusts and Probate (3) Required Program CoreDO THIS – Go to both Transfer Center and Career Center to explore continued education and employment options
DO THIS – Meet with advisor to confirm plans for after graduation
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Business 150 – Legal Research and Writing I (3) Required Program Core•
Political Science 201 – The National Government (3) Social/Behavioral Sciences•
Program Elective (3) Program Elective•
Speech 101 – Fundamentals of Speech (3) Communications15 CREDIT HOURS
Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Communications and mathematics pre-degree requirements. Placements
based on COMPASS, ACT or department chair recommendation. College Level Courses that can be taken while in pre-degree courses
ENGLISH PLACEMENT READING PLACEMENT MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT ELECTIVE COURSES
ESL/FS Writing ESL/FS Reading FS Mathematics I College Success
ESL/English 98 ESL/Reading 99 FS Mathematics II Computer Information Systems 120 ESL 99 ESL/Reading 100 Mathematics 98
ESL/English 100 Reading 125 Mathematics 99
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Business and Professional Services
Foc u s A rea : B u sin e ss & Pr o fes sional S e rv ic es
D SEMESTER 4 CATEGORY ACHIEVEMENTS & NEXT ACTIONS
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Business 225 – Legal Research and Writing II (3) Required Program CoreCOMPLETION of Associate in Applied Science degree in Paralegal
DO THIS – Apply online for degree and graduation
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Philosophy 105 – Logic (3) ORPhilosophy 106 – Introduction to Philosophy (3) OR Philosophy 107 – Ethics (3)
Humanities
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Social Science 102 – General Course II (3) Social/Behavioral Sciences•
Humanities 123 – Introduction to Arts and Ideas (3) ORHumanities 201 – General Humanities (3)
Humanities
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Program Elective (3) Program Elective•
Program Elective (3) Program Elective18 CREDIT HOURS
MINIMUM TOTAL: 63 CREDIT HOURS
Programs offered at: D= DEGREE // AC= ADVANCED CERTIFICATE // BC= BASIC CERTIFICATE
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This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning a Basic Certificate (BC) in Paralegal. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. The Paralegal program prepares students to work in a variety of entry level legal settings, including law firms, small businesses, government agencies, financial institutions, and insurance companies. Students will also gain an understanding into the use of computers/research tools and application of organizational skills in the paralegal industry.
DEGREE CODE:
BC 0829
PATHWAY: Paralegal
Visit your College Advisor, ccc.edu, or your college’s Transfer Center for more information.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER PROGRAM PLAN FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
BC SEMESTER 1 CATEGORY ACHIEVEMENTS & NEXT ACTIONS
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Business Management 244 – Legal Research (1) Required Program CoreCOMPLETIONof Basic Certificate in Paralegal
DO THIS– Meet with advisor to discuss academic goals and plan coursework
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Business Management 245 – Legal Writing (1) Required Program Core•
Business Management 246 – Estates, Wills, and Trust (1) Required Program Core•
Business Management 247 – Criminal Law and Procedure (1) Required Program Core•
Business Management 248 – Civil Procedure and Litigation (1) Required Program Core•
Business Management 249 – Business Law (1) Required Program Core•
Business Management 250 – Contracts (1) Required Program Core•
Business Management 251 – Real Estate and Property Transfer (1) Required Program Core•
Business Management 252 – Family Law (1) Required Program Core•
Business Management 253 – Paralegal Profession: Nature and Scope (1) Required Program Core•
Business Management 254 – Torts/Personal Injury (1) Required Program Core•
Business Management 255 – Paralegal Overview (.5) Required Program Core11.5 CREDIT HOURS