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Paralegal (AAS)


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Students must demonstrate college-level proficiency in composition and reading as prerequisites for courses within this program. Skills in these areas may affect the sequence of courses in which students can enroll and may also extend the time required to complete this program. For more details see the Academic Placement Methods and Placement Test Options  section.

Note: students should take PAR 1115  and PAR 2213  prior to enrolling in all other PAR courses. It is also recommended that students take PSC 1011  prior to enrolling in CRJ 2010 .

Graduates of the program will receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal. Consult with an advisor for details to develop a personalized schedule.

All Paralegal (PAR) courses are offered online, with other courses for the degree offered online and/or on selected campuses. 

CMC also offers a Paralegal Certificate of Occupational Proficiency .

Learn more about the Paralegal Program

General Education Requirements


(15 credits)

Written Communication (GT-CO1-3)


Take 2 courses (6 credits):

Mathematics (GT-MA1)


Select any GT-MA1  course minimum 3.0 Credits
    e.g. ◆ MAT 1260 - Introduction to Statistics (GT-MA1)  
  

History (GT-HI1)


Take 1 course (3 credits):

Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS1)


Take 1 course (3 credits):

Advised Paralegal Electives


Choose 2 courses (6 credits)

Minimum Hours Required


Minimum Credit Hours Required (60)
Minimum Contact Hours Required (900)

Add a bachelor’s to this degree!


Boost the professional value of your technical degree and expertise with our Leadership & Management (BAS)  degree.

Our BAS degree is designed to enhance the value of your Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree by developing the professional leadership skills needed to progress to a management level position in your chosen technical area.

Learn more.

 

Note:


State Guaranteed Transfer 

Generally Transferable

Not all programs/courses are available at every campus and may require travel to another campus or access via technology-enabled learning (videoconferencing, hybrid, or online).

 

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