This program is designed to prepare graduates as competent paralegals or legal assistants. Graduates will gain a broad knowledge of numerous areas of law while strengthening specific legal skills that will enhance their role as non-lawyers in the delivery of legal services. The paralegal program will train students in the practical application of legal theory and develop analytical, critical thinking, communication, and organization skills. While paralegals or legal assistants may not provide legal services directly to the public, graduates of this program will be prepared to work effectively and efficiently with attorneys, clients, and the public and will demonstrate a high regard for ethical behavior, professional responsibility, and confidentiality.
| Online Specialist | Distance Learning | 229-500-2907 | asuonline@asurams.edu |
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Albany State University recommends the following course track for transfer students. If you would like to use a different track, please contact your Online Support Specialist.
| Course | Title | Credits | Term | Grade |
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First Year - First Semester (15 hours) | ||||
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Select BUSA 2101, ENGL 1101, PARA 1110, PARA 1120 and one MATH. | ||||
| BUSA 2101 | Survey of Computer Applications | 3 | ||
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 | ||
| MATH 1001 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | 3 | ||
| MATH 1111 | College Algebra | 3 | ||
| PARA 1110 | Introduction to the Paralegal Profession | 3 | ||
| PARA 1120 | The Understanding of Law | 3 | ||
First Year - Second Semester (16 hours) | ||||
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Select ENGL1102, POLS 1101, PARA 1130, PARA 1140 and one lab science | ||||
| BIOL 1110K | Introduction to Environmental Biology | 4 | ||
| BIOL 2107K | Principles of Biology I | 4 | ||
| BIOL 2108K | Principles of Biology II | 4 | ||
| CHEM 1151K | Survey of Chemistry I | 4 | ||
| CHEM 1211K | Principles of Chemistry I | 4 | ||
| CHEM 1212K | Principles of Chemistry II | 4 | ||
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 | ||
| PARA 1130 | Legal Research and Writing Online | 3 | ||
| PARA 1140 | Litigation and Trial Practice | 3 | ||
| PHSC 1011K | Physical Science I | 4 | ||
| PHSC 1012K | Physical Science II | 4 | ||
| PHYS 1111K | Introductory Physics I | 4 | ||
| PHYS 1112K | Introductory Physics II | 4 | ||
| PHYS 2211K | Principles of Physics I | 4 | ||
| PHYS 2212K | Principles of Physics II | 4 | ||
| POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 | ||
Second Year - First Semester (14-15 hours) | ||||
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Select Select ACCT 21-1, PARA 1150, a COMM class, an additional PARA class, and either PSYC 1101 or SOCI 1101. | ||||
| ACCT 2101 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 | ||
| COMM 1000 | Cultural Diversity in Communication | 2 | ||
| COMM 1100 | Human Communications | 3 | ||
| COMM 1110 | Public Speaking | 3 | ||
| PARA 1150 | Real Estate Law | 3 | ||
| PARA 2110 | Family Law | 3 | ||
| PARA 2120 | Contract Law | 3 | ||
| PARA 2124 | Tort Law | 3 | ||
| PARA 2130 | Bankruptcy Law | 3 | ||
| PARA 2140 | Employment Law | 3 | ||
| PARA 2160 | Special Topics in Paralegal Studies | 3 | ||
| PARA 2164 | Criminal Law and Procedure | 3 | ||
| PSYC 1101 | General Psychology | 3 | ||
| SOCI 1101 | Introduction of Sociology | 3 | ||
Second Year - Second Semester (0-15 hours) | ||||
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Select PHIL 2010, PARA 1160 and three additional PARA courses. | ||||
| PARA 1160 | Wills, Trusts, and Estates | 3 | ||
| PARA 2110 | Family Law | 3 | ||
| PARA 2120 | Contract Law | 3 | ||
| PARA 2124 | Tort Law | 3 | ||
| PARA 2130 | Bankruptcy Law | 3 | ||
| PARA 2140 | Employment Law | 3 | ||
| PARA 2160 | Special Topics in Paralegal Studies | 3 | ||
| PARA 2164 | Criminal Law and Procedure | 3 | ||
| PHIL 2101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | ||
Above the Core (2-3 hours) | ||||
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**The health & wellness requirement may be fulfilled by taking one - two (2) credit hour health or wellness course OR two - one (1) credit hour health or wellness activity courses. **Depending on your enrollment status you may be required to take ASU 1101. ASU 1101 is required for each first-time entering freshman (part-time or full-time) | ||||
| ASU 1101 | First Year Experience/Pathway to Success | 1 | ||
| HEDP 1161 | Human Sexuality Online | 2 | ||
| HEDP 1163 | Personal Health | 2 | ||
| HEDP 1164 | Stress Management | 2 | ||
| HEDP 1165 | Mental Health | 2 | ||
| HEDP 1166 | Drugs and Drug Abuse | 2 | ||
| WELL 1161 | Fitness I | 2 | ||
| WELL 1162 | Fitness II | 2 | ||
This program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue a job in this field or related fields. Although career and professional development services are available to students and graduates, finding a job is the individual responsibility of the student. We do not guarantee that any student will be placed in any particular job, or at all.