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Program Overview
The Paralegal Studies program is designed for students seeking a career in law. Students will take courses that survey the American Legal System and courses in communication, humanities, behavioral science, mathematics, natural science, and computers. Florida National University will award an Associate of Arts in Paralegal upon graduation to those students who complete the requirements. Upon graduating, students may pursue upper-level studies, or commence a career within the legal profession*. In addition, this program will assist students towards the primary steps of studies such as law school. *Note: Employment within the legal profession may require the successful completion of a criminal background check, and integral character (not limited to creditworthiness).
Program type
Associate
Credit Hours
60 hours
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General Education
(39 Credits)
| Student Life Skills (1 Credit) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
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SLS 1501 |
College Study Skills |
1 |
| English and Communications (9 Credits) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
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ENC 1101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
|
ENC 1102 |
English Composition II |
3 |
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SPC 1017 |
Fundamentals of Oral Communications |
3 |
| Humanities (6 Credits) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
|
PHI 1600 |
Ethics |
3 |
|
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Any Humanities Course |
3 |
| Social Science (6 Credits) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
|
PSY 1012 |
General Psychology |
3 |
|
|
Any Social Science Course |
3 |
| Natural Science (7 Credits) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
|
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Any Two Natural Science Courses Including One Lab |
7 |
| Mathematics (7 Credits) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
|
MAC 1105 |
College Algebra I |
3 |
|
STA 2014 |
Introduction to Statistics |
4 |
| Information Literacy (3 Credits) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
|
CGS 1030 |
Introduction to Information Technology |
3 |
| Core Requirements (18 Credits) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
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PLA 1003 |
Introduction to the Law |
3 |
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PLA 2104 |
Legal Research and Writing I |
3 |
|
PLA 2114 |
Legal Research and Writing II |
3 |
|
PLA 2201 |
Introduction to Civil Procedure |
3 |
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PLA 2273 |
Introduction to Torts |
3 |
|
PLA 2700 |
Professional Ethics and Liability |
3 |
| Suggested Electives (3 Credits) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
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PLA 1426 |
Contracts and Business Entities |
3 |
|
PLA 2303 |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
3 |
|
PLA 2763 |
Law Office management |
3 |
|
PLA 2800 |
Family Law & Practice |
3 |