Paralegal
- Credential:
- Associate of Applied Science
- Locations:
- Online
- Semester Credit Hours:
- 61
- Total Tuition & Fees:
- $9,902.13
Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates. Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.
Overview
What does a career in paralegal work involve, and how can you get there? The paralegal associate degree, offered through a shared program between Clark State and Sinclair Community College, prepares you to assist attorneys in delivering legal services. You will develop skills in legal research and writing, litigation, family and probate law, legal technology and real estate law, while gaining experience through a paralegal internship. You can take Clark State courses concurrently with Sinclair legal studies courses or complete supporting coursework first to streamline the two-year program.
Embedded Certificate Included
This program includes an embedded certificate that is automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.
Course Requirements
Year One
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1111 | English I |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| ITS 1105 | Computer Concepts and Software Applications |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| ENG 2211 | Business Communication |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | PAR 1101 Paralegal Principles (SCC) |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | PAR 1102 Legal Technology (SCC) |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| -- | PAR 1103 Litigation (SCC) |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1112 | English II |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| MTH 1060 | Business Mathematics |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | PAR 1201 Legal Research & Writing (SCC) |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | PAR 1202 Advanced Legal Technology (SCC) |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| -- | PAR 1203 Advanced Litigation (SCC) |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | RES 1201 Real Estate Law (SCC) |
Credit Hours: 3
|
Year Two
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| -- | PAR 2301 Advanced Legal Research & Writing (SCC) |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | PAR 2302 Family Law (SCC) |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | PAR 2303 Probate Law (SCC) |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | Arts and Humanities Elective |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COM 1110 | Interpersonal Communication I |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | PAR 2401 Paralegal Internship (SCC) |
Credit Hours: 2
|
| -- | PAR/LAW Elective (SCC) |
Credit Hours: 3
|
Footnotes
Total hours taken at Clark State: 27. Total hours taken at SCC: 38.
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Embedded Certificate Included
This program includes an embedded certificate that is automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.
Questions? Contact Us!
Charmaine Misick
Senior Academic Advisor937-328-6479