associate of science in legal studies

 

Associate of Science in Legal Studies Degree (ASLS)*

 

Core Curriculum 43/45

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Christian Literacy

(10/12)

     (Lower Level Courses)

     Life of Christ (BI 1311)

2/3

     Book of Acts (BI 1314)

2/3

     Paralegal Ethics (LS 2304)

3

     Survey of Biblical Law (CJ 2332)

3

Cultural Heritage Literacy

(9)

     Western Heritage I & II (HU 1310 & HU 1320)

6

     American Cultural Heritage (HY 2320)

3

Mathematical and Scientific Literacy*

(6)

     Mathematics (MH 1338 or higher)

3

     Natural Science

3

Information and Communication Literacy

(12)

     (Composition and Literature)

     English Composition I & II (EH 1301 & 1302)

6

     (Communication)

     Speech Communication (EH 1303) 

3

     Technology-one course from the following list

3

     (CA 1302, CS 2305, INF 1300)

Personal and Social Literacy 

(6)

     Physical Education (PE 1300 required)

3

     (Social or Behavioral Science)

3

     Introduction to Paralegalism I (LS 1300)

Professional and Major Field 

28

Legal Studies Major Requirements

(16)

     Introduction to Paralegalism II (LS 1301)

3

     Law Office Management (LS 1320)

3

     Paralegal Portfolio (LS 2190)

1

     Evidence for Paralegals (LS 2341)

3

     Civil Procedure (LS 2340)

3

     Computer Legal Research (LS 2335)

3

Legal Studies Major Electives

(12)

     Family Law (LS 2310)

     Real Property Law (LS 2320)

     Probates/Wills/Estates/Trusts (LS 2330)

     Criminal Law and Procedure (LS 2346)

     Directed Study (LS 2350)

     Internship (LS 2360)

     Tort Law (LS 2370)

     Business Organizations (LS 2380)

Total Minimum Hours Required ASLS Degree Requirements

71/73