School of Continuing Studies: Paralegal Studies
2008-2009 Academic Year
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core courses are completed, students register for the two remaining advanced
elective courses and the internship. The internship course is generally taken after
the student has completed all other courses.
Students must maintain a 2.000 grade-point average in all paralegal studies
courses taken in order to receive the certificate.
MINOR IN PARALEGAL STUDIES
Students may elect a minor in paralegal studies as they work toward a bachelor's
degree in another field. Students who choose this option do not receive a
Certificate in Paralegal Studies. If they wish to earn a certificate, they may pursue
a double major or complete a post-baccalaureate certificate after graduation. The
minor does not constitute a program option under ABA guidelines. It is not
designed to educate the student to work as a paralegal, and is not approved by the
American Bar Association.
Six courses are required for the minor. The six courses are
PARA 201 Introduction to Paralegal Studies
PARA 302 Legal Research
PARA 303 Legal Writing
PARA 305 Litigation I
2 advanced elective courses in paralegal studies (400+ level)
To successfully complete the minor, the student must maintain a 2.000 grade-
point average in all paralegal courses taken.