Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with Paralegal Studies Concentration
The primary objective of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a Paralegal
Studies Concentration is to provide students with a sound multidisciplinary academic
experience as well as practical field experience in the legal process. Both experiences
will prepare professionally educated, trained, and qualified paralegal graduates who
will be able to meet the growing demand for paralegals throughout the nation.
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a Paralegal Studies Concentration
is awarded to those students who complete the outlined program and meet the requirements
of the Criminal Justice Department, and the College of Professional Studies.
Major Requirements: A minimum of 21 semester hours in Paralegals Studies and other liberal arts and general
education courses as outlined below.
FRESHMAN YEAR
CREDIT HOURS |
| |
| BIOL 103, 105 |
Principles of Biology |
4 |
| BIOL 104, 106 |
Principles of Biology |
4 |
| FYE 101,102 or HON 110 |
First Year Experience |
2 |
| ENG 101 |
Freshman Composition |
3 |
| ENG 102 |
Freshman Composition |
3 |
| HIST 101 |
History of Western Civilization |
3 |
| HIST 104 |
Modern World History |
3 |
| MATH 147 |
Precalculus I |
3 |
| MATH 148 |
Precalculus II |
3 |
| SPAN 101 or FREN 101 |
Elementary Spanish or Elementary French |
3 |
| Total Hours: |
31 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
CREDIT HOURS |
| |
| ART 210 |
Intro. to Fine & Perform. Arts |
3 |
| ECON 201 |
Principles of Economics |
3 |
| ENG 200, ENG 202, ENG 203 or ENG 204 |
World Literature orIntro. to Literature or Intro. to English Literature or Intro.
to American Literature |
3 |
| GET 300 |
Rising Junior Examination |
0 |
| Foreign Language |
Elementary Spanish or Elementary French |
3 |
| PS 201 |
American National Government |
3 |
| PL 201 |
Intro. to Law & Paralegal Prof |
3 |
| PL 221 |
Legal Research & Writing I |
3 |
| SOC 101 |
Social Science |
3 |
| Electives* |
4 |
| Total Hours: |
28 |
JUNIOR YEAR
CREDIT HOURS |
| |
| SCI 105, CHEM 101 |
Physical Science Survey or Environmental Chemistry |
3 |
| PSY 200 |
General Psychology |
3 |
| SOC 201 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| PL 222 |
Legal Research & Writing II |
3 |
| PL 241 |
Torts & Contracts for Paralegals |
3 |
| PL 321 |
Civil Litigation I |
3 |
| PL 322 |
Civil Litigation II |
3 |
| Electives* |
6 |
| Total Hours: |
27 |
SENIOR YEAR
CREDIT HOURS |
| |
| ACCT 201 or PL 361 |
Accounting or Paralegal Law Office Management |
3 |
| PL 398 |
Paralegal Internship I |
3 |
| Paralegal/Criminal Justice Electives* |
21 |
| Electives* |
7 |
| Total Hours: |
34 |
| DEGREE TOTAL HOURS: |
120 |
Undergraduate Curriculum Plan of Study
