Legal Studies (B.S., A.S.)

The legal studies program offers a B.S. with a concentration in legal studies/pre-law and an A.S. with a concentration in paralegal studies.

Legal Studies/Pre-law (B.S.)
The legal studies/pre-law curriculum prepares those who are interested in a legal support career in a public or private organization. It also provides career development for those who already have an A.S. in paralegal studies or its equivalent. Career opportunities for legal studies graduates exist in law firms, state and federal government agencies, legal support agencies, corporate legal offices, and sole proprietor firms. Graduates who wish to continue their education are prepared to seek admission to law school.

Suggested Sequence
First Year Fall
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3
MATH 120 College Algebra 3
MGMT 240 Fund of Business Comm 3
Humanities/fine arts elective 3
IT electives Select from 100-105 3
Natural science elective 3
Total 18

First Year Spring
ENGL 102 English Composition II 3
LGLS 101 American Legal Systems 3
MATH 106 Logic and Critical Thinking 3
SOC 201 Intro to Sociology 3
Humanities/fine arts elective 3
Total 15

Second Year Fall
ACCT 211 Principles of Accounting I 3
LGLS 104 Legal Research & Writing 3
LGLS 297 Contracts 3
LGLS 302 Real Property 3
LGLS 330 Criminal Law 3
LGLS 400 Ethics in the Justice System 3
Total 18

Second Year Spring
LGLS 210 Family Law 3
LGLS 230 Torts 3
LGLS 306 Wills, Trusts, and Estates 3
LGLS 400 Ethics in the Justice System 3
LGLS 408 Administrative Agency Law 3
Career component elective 3
Natural science elective 3
Total 18

Third Year Fall
LGLS 207 Civil Procedure 3
LGLS 308 Debtor-Creditor Relationships 3
LGLS 402 Environmental Reg Law 3
POLI 201 American Federal Govt 3
Career component elective 3
Total 15

Third Year Spring
LGLS 304 Adv Legal Research & Writing 3
LGLS 406 Business Organizations 3
LGLS 407 Civil Procedure II 3
POLI 202 State and Local Government 3
Career component elective 3
Total 15

Fourth Year Fall
LGLS 301 Employment Law 3
LGLS 307 Rules of Evidence 3
LGLS 409 Intellectual Property 3
MGMT 202 Principles of Management 3
LGLS 450 Capstone Seminar 3
Total 15

Fourth Year Spring
LGLS 425 Legal Internship 12
LGLS 430 Constitutional Law 3
Total 15
Degree total 129

Paralegal Studies (A.S.)
The paralegal curriculum provides graduates with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience necessary for employment in the paralegal profession. It includes general courses in law and legal research techniques along with studies in such specialized areas as real estate, estate planning and probate, litigation, family law contracts, and criminal law.

Suggested Sequence
First Year Fall
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3
MATH 104 Business Math 3
MGMT 240 Fund of Business Comm 3
Natural or social sci elective 6
IT electives Select from 100-105 3
Total 18

First Year Spring
ENGL 102 English Composition II 3
LGLS 101 American Legal Systems 3
MATH 106 Logic and Critical Thinking 3
OFAD 104 SuperWrite I 3
SOC 201 Intro to Sociology 3
Humanities/fine arts elective 3
Total 18

Second Year Fall
LGLS 104 Legal Research and Writing 3
LGLS 297 Contracts 3
LGLS 302 Real Property 3
LGLS 307 Rules of Evidence 3
LGLS 330 Criminal Law 3
LGLS 400 Ethics in the Justice System 3
Total 18

Second Year Spring
LGLS 230 Torts 3
LGLS 331 Criminal Procedure 3
LGLS 425 Legal Internship 6
Career component elective 3
Total 15
Degree total 69