A.A.S., Paralegal Studies
- Complete WRTG F111X with a grade of C or better prior to admission to the program.
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 61 credits
Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| A.A.S. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the A.A.S. degree requirements. | ||
| Program Requirements | ||
| PLS F102 | Introduction to Paralegal Studies | 3 |
| PLS F105 | Introduction to Paralegal Ethics | 2 |
| PLS F201 | Practical Paralegal Skills | 3 |
| PLS F210 | Civil Procedure | 3 |
| PLS F260 | Computers in the Law Office | 3 |
| PLS F270 | Constitutional Law for Paralegals | 3 |
| PLS F280 | Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals | 3 |
| PLS F285 | Advanced Legal Writing | 2 |
| PLS F299 | Paralegal Studies Internship | 3 |
| PS F101X | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| or JUST F110X | Introduction to Justice | |
| Complete one from the following: | 3 | |
| Ethics and Justice | ||
| Ethics and Society | ||
| Politics and the Judicial Process | ||
| Complete five from the following: | 15 | |
| Torts | ||
| Criminal Law for Paralegals | ||
| Contracts/Real Property | ||
| Family Law | ||
| Employment and Administrative Law | ||
| Probate Law | ||
| Business Organizations | ||
Note: Students interested in the paralegal studies degree should consult the program coordinator before enrolling in paralegal courses. Transfer credits for paralegal courses completed at other institutions are subject to approval by the program coordinator. No more than 15 credit hours of paralegal courses completed at other institutions will be applied toward completion of the A.A.S. degree in paralegal studies at UAF.
