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.
Requirements for the Bachelor’s of Science In Criminal Justice With Concentration
in Paralegal Studies (120 Hours)
(Effective Fall 2019)
| Course | CREDIT HOURS | |
| FRESHMAN SEMINAR (2 HOURS REQUIRED) | ||
| FYE 101 FIRST YR EXPERIENCE | 1 | |
| FYE 102 FIRST YR EXPERIENCE | 1 | |
| ENGLISH (9 HOURS REQUIRED) | ||
| ENG 101 FRESHMAN COMP | 3 | |
| ENG 102 FRESHMAN COMP | 3 | |
| ENG 200 WORLD LITERATURE | 3 | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES (6 HOURS REQUIRED) | ||
| SPANISH 101, OR FRENCH 101 OR HUM 201 OR HUM 202 | 3 | |
| SPANISH 102, OR FRENCH 102 OR HUM 201 OR HUM 202 | 3 | |
| MATHEMATICS (6 HOURS REQUIRED) | ||
| MATH 131 COLLEGE ALGEBRA | 3 | |
| MATH 132 TRIGONOMETRY | 3 | |
| HISTORY (6 HOURS REQUIRED) | ||
| HIST 103 WORLD HIST I: WORLD HIST 1500 OR HIST 201 AM-NAT MULTICULTURAL HIST-1877 | 3 | |
| HIST 104 MODERN WORLD HISTORY II or HIST 202 RECENT AMERICAN HISTORY | 3 | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 HOURS REQUIRED) | ||
| SOC 101 INTRO TO SOCIAL SCIENCE | 3 | |
| SOC 201 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY | 3 | |
| ECON 201 MACROECONOMICS | 3 | |
| PS 201 AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | 3 | |
| PSY 200 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 | |
| THE NATURAL SCIENCES (9 HOURS REQUIRED) | ||
| BIOL 103 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY OR BIOL 113 | 3 | |
| BIOL 104 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY OR BIOL 114 | 3 | |
| SCI 105 PHYS SCIENCE I OR CHEM 101 ENVIR. CHEM | 3 | |
| FINE/PERFORMING ARTS & ACCOUNTING (6 HOURS REQUIRED) | ||
| ACCOUNTING 201 OR PL 361 LAW OFFICE MAN | 3 | |
| ART 105, ART 215, ART 216, THEATER 100, OR MUS APPRECIATION 219 | 3 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (PARALEGAL) 21 HOURS REQUIRED | ||
| PL 201 INTRO LAW/PARALEGAL PROF | 3 | |
| PL 221 LEGAL RESEARCH & WRITING I | 3 | |
| PL 222 LEGAL RESEARCH & WRITING II | 3 | |
| PL 241 TORTS & CONTRACTS | 3 | |
| PL 321 CIVIL LITIGATION I | 3 | |
| PL 322 CIVIL LITIGATION II | 3 | |
| PL 398 PARALEGAL STUDIES INTERN/CJ 351 PRACTICUM | 3 | |
| PARALEGAL OR CRIMINAL JUSTICE ELECTIVES (21 HOURS REQUIRED) | ||
| GENERAL ELECTIVES (19 HOURS REQUIRED) APPROVED BY ADVISOR/DEPARTMENT HEAD | ||
| Total Hours: | 120 | |