PARALEGAL STUDIES (22.0001)
Graduation Requirements (A Minimum of 60 Credits)
This program has been designed for those students seeking a career in law. Students will take courses that survey the American legal system, as well as courses in communication, humanities, behavioral science, mathematics, natural science, and computers. Florida National Universitywill award an Associate of Arts in Paralegal upon graduation to those students who complete the necessary requirements. Upon graduating, students may pursue upper-level studies, or commence a career within the legal profession*.*Note: Employment within the legal profession may require the successful completion of a criminal background check, and character fitness (including credit-worthiness).
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (9 CREDITS)
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ENC 1101English Composition I **3
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ENC 1102English Composition II **3
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SPC 1017Fundamentals of Oral Communication3
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6
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6
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7
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MAC 1105College Algebra I **3
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STA 2014Introduction to Statistics**4
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CGS 1030Introduction to Information Technology4
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SLS 1501College Study Skills
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PLA 2104Legal Research and Writing I3
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PLA 2114Legal Research and Writing II3
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PLA 2700Professional Ethics and Liability3
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PLA 2201Introduction to Civil Procedure3
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PLA 1426Contracts and Business Entities3
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BUL 2131Business Law3
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PLA 2303Criminal Law and Procedure3
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PLA 2273Introduction to Torts3
*General Education Component (see page 201)
**This course has prerequisites; check course descriptions.
An Associate of Arts (A.A.) program is a two-year course of study that covers the core materials needed to
complete the first two years of a four-year bachelor’s degree.
