Paralegal Degree: Degrees & Classes
For complete description of requirements for the Associate Degree, Certificate and list of courses, visit the College Catalog.
Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.)
Part-time or Full-time
Average Time to Complete Full-time Program: 5+ Semesters
Required Units: 60+
Earn an Associate in Arts degree (with a Paralegal major) by completing 60 semester units which includes all major requirements and general education courses (Plan B). A counselor must be consulted by all students in this program.
NOTE: Students must complete English 101 and all required Paralegal Courses with a grade of “C” or better.
Certificate of Achievement
Full and Part-time
Average Time to Complete Full-time Program: 3+ Semesters
Required Units: 41.00
Requirement for Certificate: You must possess at least an Associate (AA) Degree or higher.
Introductory Courses
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Introduction to Law and Legal Profession (PL 10) - 3 units
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English 101 - College Reading and Composition 1 - 3 units
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Introduction to Civil Litigation (PL 11) - 3 units