PARALEGAL STUDIES (22.0001)
Graduation Requirements (A Minimum of 60 Credits)
This program has been designed for those students seeking a career in law. Students will take courses that survey the American legal system, as well as courses in communication, humanities, behavioral science, mathematics, natural science, and computers. Florida National University will award an Associate of Arts in Paralegal upon graduation to those students who complete the necessary requirements. Upon graduating, students may pursue upper-level studies, or commence a career within the legal profession*. *Note: Employment within the legal profession may require the successful completion of a criminal background check, and character fitness (including credit-worthiness).
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General Education (39 Credits)
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SLS 1501College Study Skills1
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ENC 1101English Composition I3
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ENC 1102English Composition II3
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SPC 1017Fundamentals of Oral Communications3
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PHI 1600Ethics3
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Any Humanities Course3
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PSY 1012General Psychology3
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Any Social Science Course3
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Any Two Natural Science Courses Including One Lab7
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MAC 1105College Algebra I3
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STA 2014Introduction to Statistics4
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CGS 1030Introduction to Information Technology3
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PLA 1003Introduction to the Law3
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PLA 2104Legal Research and Writing I3
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PLA 2114Legal Research and Writing II3
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PLA 2201Introduction to Civil Procedure3
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PLA 2273Introduction to Torts3
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PLA 2700Professional Ethics and Liability3
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PLA 1426Contracts and Business Entities3
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PLA 2303Criminal Law and Procedure3
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PLA 2763Law Office management3
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PLA 2800Family Law & Practice3