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field as paralegals under the supervision of attorneys. Paralegal duties include performing factual and legal research; drafting legal documents and correspondence; interviewing clients
and witnesses; assisting attorneys in pretrial work, including document discovery and analysis, and at trials and hearings; organizing and maintaining case files and coordinating the use of technology in legal work.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion, students will be able to
• Evaluate, critique and analyze legal and factual information
• Synthesize and analyze legal and factual information through
effective written and oral communication
• Compare and contrast the American and California legal
systems within a global legal environment
• Research legally relevant facts from diverse source materials • Assess the quality of information and utilize appropriate
informational resources to evaluate a legal issue
Certificate of Achievement-Advanced
For a Certificate of Achievement-Advanced, students must have an A.A./A.S. degree or higher, complete the required 48 units listed below for the Paralegal Studies A.A. degree and meet the requirements for this certificate level.
A.A. Degree
1. Meet the A.A./A.S. degree requirements. 2. Complete the following.
ADMJ 61 ADMJ 84 ADMJ 90A
BUS 18 ES 6 ICS 29
LIB 51 PARA 25
PARA 64 series
PARA 69 PARA 74A
PARA 75
REST 52A
A.A. Degree
Major
GE Electives
Criminal Investigation (4)
Forensic Science (4)
Legal Aspects of Evidence (CP 4) (4)
also listed as PARA 90A
Business Law I (5)
Introduction to Environmental Law (4)
Cultural Pluralism and American
Law and Justice (4)
also listed as ADMJ 29
Business Resources on the Internet (1)
Law and Social Change (4)
also listed as ADMJ 25
PARA 64, 64X, 64Y, 64Z
Paralegal Internship (1-4)
Paralegal Field Trips (1)
Interviewing, Interrogation and
Crisis Intervention (4)
also listed as ADMJ 74A and PSYC 74A Principles and Procedures of the
Justice System (4)
also listed as ADMJ 75 and POLI 75
Legal Aspects of Real Estate (4)
Total Units Required ....................................48
PARA 67 PARA 86 PARA 88
PARA 92A PARA 94 PARA 95
PARA 96A PARA 97A PARA 97B
Law Office Management for Paralegals 2 Legal Analysis 4 The Paralegal and Professional
Responsibility 2 Partnerships and Corporations 4 Introduction to California Law 4 Overview of American Law 4 also listed as ADMJ 95 and POLI 95 Introduction to Legal Research and Writing 4 Civil Litigation Procedures 4 Advanced Civil Litigation Procedures 4
Complete the Certificate of Achievement- Advanced requirements 48 General Education (32-43 units)
Elective courses required when major
units plus GE units total is less than 90
Total Units Required ....................................90
Complete a minimum of 12 units: 12
PARA 65 series PARA 65W, 65X, 65Y, 65Z
PHILOSOPHY
Associate in Arts in
Philosophy for Transfer
A.A.-T. Degree
The Philosophy major consists of courses appropriate for an Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer degree, which provides a foundational understanding of the discipline, a breadth of coursework in the discipline, and preparation for transfer to any CSU that accepts the Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC). The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy (or an approved similar major) at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 (semester) units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion, students will be able to
• Analyze and evaluate a broad range of figures, texts, ideas,
theories and problems within philosophy
• Apply philosophical methods to the development and
PARA 85 PARA 87 PARA 89 PARA 91A PARA 92B PARA 93 PARA 96C
PARA 98 PARA 99
Current Paralegal Topics (1-4) Intellectual Property Law (4) Personal Injury and Tort Litigation (4) Landlord Tenant Law (4)
California Family Law (4)
Corporate Securities Regulations (4) Bankruptcy Law (4)
Computer Assisted Legal Research
and Investigation (4)
Drafting Wills and Trusts (4)
California Probate Law and Procedures (4)
Complete a minimum of four units below or from above
(not already taken): 4
ADMJ 3 ADMJ 11 ADMJ 54
Concepts of Criminal Law (CP 2) (4)
also listed as PARA 3 and POLI 13
Federal Courts and Constitutional Law (4)
also listed as PARA 11 and POLI 11
Youth and the Law (4)
also listed as PARA 54 and SOC 54
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