The Paralegal Studies program emphasizes practical hands-on applications and prepares students to analyze cases and to prepare legal forms and documents required in litigating law suits, prosecuting crimes, closing real estate transactions, and drafting documents used in custody, separation, and divorce proceedings. (Note: Paralegal program is NOT available to OH State residents.)
Graduates are prepared to obtain entry-level positions working under the supervision of an attorney in private law firms or in other related occupations in government, legal departments of banks, corporations, insurance companies, accounting firms, and real estate development or property-management firms.
What You Learn
- Identify, access, and abstract relevant information from primary and secondary legal sources using manual and computerized legal research techniques and methods.
- Analyze, interpret, and apply relevant substantive and procedural law to circumstances involved in litigation and document preparation for civil, criminal, and specialized areas of the law.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ethics, regulations, and procedures governing research, document preparation, and conduct of litigation.
- Select and operate technology used for general office and legal specific applications.
So why not call one of our helpful admissions representatives right now at
1.800.895.1738 to discuss if a career in Paralegal Studies might be right for you.
(Note: Paralegal program is NOT available to OH State residents.)
Some Typical Jobs in the Paralegal Field (National averages from salary.com)
- Court Reporter ($31,953.00 - $57,965.00)
- Paralegal I ($33,716.00 - $43,136.00)
- Paralegal II ($41,451.00 - $52,406.00)
| Major Class Requirements |
Credits |
| OFST100 |
Keyboarding & Document Processing |
3 |
| PLEG100 |
Introduction to Law, Research & Ethics |
3 |
| PLEG110 |
Contract Law |
3 |
| PLEG120 |
Torts & Civil Litigation |
3 |
| PLEG130 |
Criminal Law & Procedures |
3 |
| PLEG140 |
Law Office Management |
3 |
| PLEG190 |
Real Property |
3 |
| PLEG200 |
Legal Research II |
3 |
| PLEG210 |
Domestic Relations Law |
3 |
| PLEG260 |
Internship/Capstone Experience |
3 |
| Major Electives |
3 |
| General Class Requirements |
Credits |
| ENGL100 |
Composition and Research |
3 |
| ENGL110 |
Oral Presentations |
3 |
| ENGL230 |
Writing for Business & Technology |
3 |
| LIBS100 |
Information Literacy & Research |
3 |
| MATH103 |
Survey of Mathematics |
3 |
| PHIL201 |
Critical Thinking |
3 |
| SOSC101 |
Human Relations |
3 |
| SOSC215 |
Career Managment |
3 |
| Open Electives |
6 |
(Note: Paralegal program is NOT available to OH State residents.)
