Associate of Science
If you are interested in an education that exposes you to a wide range of legal
areas leading to a potential paralegal career, Hesser College has the program you
seek. Our paralegal program features courses in legal areas such as:
- Legal research
- Civil and criminal law
- Property law
- Wills, estates, and trusts
Our paralegal program provides a fundamental awareness of the law and practical
hands-on skills that can prepare you to meet the demands of the paralegal profession.
In addition, you will be trained in legal research using computer systems accessing
a national legal database.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded an associate of
science degree.
Program Features
- Potential to fulfill the increasing need for legal employees with substantial research
skills, advanced critical thinking abilities, and sophisticated communication techniques
- Interesting and varied externship possibilities
Potential Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this program, you may seek future entry-level employment opportunities
such as:
- Real estate paralegal
- Paralegal
- Court assistant
Courses and Typical Length of Study
The approximate length of study for this program is 60 semester credit hours.
Career
Courses
|
Semester Credit Hours
|
PRLG101
|
Introduction to Paralegal Studies
|
3
|
PRLG103
|
Legal Research
|
3
|
PRLG200
|
Criminal Litigation
|
3
|
PRLG203
|
Property Law
|
3
|
PRLG205
|
Family Law
|
3
|
PRLG206
|
Wills, Estates, and Trusts
|
3
|
PRLG210
|
Business Association Law
|
3
|
PRLG280
|
Civil Litigation and Tort Law
|
3
|
PRLG285
|
Administrative Law
|
3
|
PRLG299
|
Paralegal Externship –OR– Any Elective
|
3
|
General Education
Courses
|
|
GNED101
|
Foundations of Learning
|
3
|
GNED201
|
Critical Thinking Workshop
|
3
|
ENGL101
|
English Composition I
|
3
|
ENGL102
|
English Composition II
|
3
|
ENGL105
|
Oral Communications
|
3
|
MATH110
|
Introductory Algebra (or higher)
|
3
|
NSCI
|
Natural Science course
|
3
|
SOCI
|
Social Science course
|
3
|
HUMN
|
Humanities course
|
3
|
HUMN/SOCI
|
Humanities or Social Science course (200 level
or higher)
|
3
|
Total Credit Hours
|
60
|
Program Outcomes
The paralegal program is designed to prepare graduates to meet the following outcomes:
Demonstrate an understanding of what a paralegal is, what a paralegal does, where
paralegals
work, what is expected of a professional paralegal, and the fields where paralegals
are utilized
Locate and analyze relevant primary and secondary legal sources in electronic
and print media
Utilize the critical thinking abilities necessary to operate in the legal profession
Use oral and written skills to communicate with participants throughout the legal
process
Demonstrate an understanding of the significant similarities and differences among
areas of civil,
criminal, and administrative law
Demonstrate an ability to work in a legal environment
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