Course variations

Course summary

This program is designed for the students who wishes to combine liberal arts and paralegal studies into a 60-credit program of study. Students take 6 required paralegal courses that develop strong fundamental skills and knowledge, 2 elective paralegal courses, and 12 core curriculum general education courses. The associate degree prepares students for entry-level paralegal positions and provides a foundation for continuing their education.

Program modules

Modules include Core Curriculum: 30 - Critical Thinking and Writing I and II; Discovering the Humanities: Seeking Truth I and II; World Cultures and Geography: Seeking Community I and II; BLP 250 Applied Statistics and Quantitative Analysis; Technological Literacy; Divisional Distribution Requirement (2 courses); Paralegal Core: 24 - PLS 103 Law and Litigation; PLS 104 Contracts/Business Organizations; PLS 105 Wills, Trusts and Estates; PLS 106 Real Property Law; PLS 107 Legal Research and Writing; PLS 108 Professional Practice; Two paralegal electives, one of which may be a paralegal Internship; Electives: 6.

Entry requirement for international students

Students applying for admission should submit an Anna Maria College application, an official copy of the high school transcript or GED, official results of SAT or ACT tests, a letter of recommendation from a teacher, a guidance counselor, or a clergy member. International students must submit the official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, a 250 - 500 word personal statement describing their educational goals and explaining why they wish to pursue an Education in the United States and a certified financial documentation from a financial institution.

Qualification

Associate degree

Awarding body

Anna Maria College

Department name

Division of Business, Law and Public Policy