Associate of Science in Legal Studies
From understanding the fine print, to administering a big case, our Legal Studies program provides the background that can put you out front in the legal profession. Courses such as legal research, criminal evidence, family and property law, and probating wills are combined with directed studies and professional internship. Gain the skills and education that will make you a courted professional in the field of law.
Course Requirements
Core Requirements – 46 hoursBI 1315 Biblical Worldview I BI 1316 Biblical Worldview II BI 2318 Understanding the Bible BI 2304 Paralegal Ethics EH 1301 English Composition I EH 1302 English Composition II HU 2315 Western Tradition I HU 2325 Western Tradition II HY 2320 American Heritage Culture BIO 2320 Man & His Environment Bio 2120 Lab EH 1303 Speech Communication Technology (CSIS 1301 or CS 1305) MH 1338 Finite Math (or higher) PE 1300 Lifetime Fitness LS 1300 Intro to Paralegalism I |
Major Course – 16 hoursLS 1310 Legal Research and Writing LS 1320 Law Office Management LS 2190 Paralegal Portfolio LS 2340 Civil Procedures LS 2370 Tort Law LS 2341 Evidence for Paralegals Choose four of the following: (12 hours)LS 2310 Family Law LS 2320 Real Property Law LS 2330 Probates/Wills/Estates/Trusts LS 2346 Criminal Law and Procedure LS 2350 Directed Study (CLA Exam) LS 2360 Internship LS 2380 Business Law |
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Core Curriculum Requirements 46 hours Professional and Major Field 28 hours Total Hours Required for Graduation 74 hours |
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Admission Requirements
- Must be a high school graduate with a regular or advanced diploma or have a GED certificate
- If out of high school for less than five years, ACT (minimum 18 composite) or SAT (minimum 970) scores are required. ACT or SAT scores are not required for anyone having graduated high school more than five years ago.
- ACT or SAT scores are not required for transfer applicants with a minimum of 24 transferable hours from a regionally accredited college or university.
To Apply
- Submit a completed online application.
- Request official transcripts from all previously attended schools be sent directly to the address below.
Faulkner University
420 Wynn Drive
Huntsville, AL 35805
Tuition
Summer 2019 – Spring 2020
| Tuition | $305 per semester hour |
| Eagle I Initiative Fee | $100 per semester ($50 if 11 hours or less) |
| Registration Fee | $120 per semester ($60 if 11 hours or less) |
| Online Course Fee | $60 per semester hour |
| Emergency Response Fee | $10 per semester, if at least one course is on campus |
| Applicable Course Fees | see full tuition and fee schedule |
