Paralegal/Legal Assistant, AS S0310
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This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.To speak with a counselor, please visit www.mtsac.edu/counseling or call the Counseling Department at (909) 274-4380
Suggested Sequence of CourseworkIndicates Courses Offered Online
Fall Semester (Year 1)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PLGL 30 | Intro to Paralegal/Legal | 3.0 |
| PLGL 31 | Legal Analysis and Writing | 3.0 |
| PLGL 34 | Law Office Procedures | 3.0 |
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4.0 |
| Total: | 13.0 |
Winter Semester (Year 1)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PLGL 37 | Tort Law | 3.0 |
| Total: | 3.0 |
Spring Semester (Year 1)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PLGL 32 | Advanced Legal Analysis & Writ | 3.0 |
| PLGL 33 | Civil Procedure | 3.0 |
| PLGL 35 | Law Office Technology | 3.0 |
| A/AS MATH | Meet AA/AS Math Comptcy Req | 5.0 |
| Total: | 14.0 |
Summer Semester (Year 1)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A/AS PE | Meet AA/AS Phys Well-Being Req | 0.5 |
| PLGL 39 | Contract Law | 3.0 |
| Total: | 3.5 |
Fall Semester (Year 2)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A/AS HUM | AA/AS GE C2 Humanities Course | 4.0 |
| A/AS SCNCE | AA/AS GE B1/B2 Science Crse | 3.0 |
| A/AS AMIST | AA/AS GE D1 Hist & Poli Sc Cr | 3.0 |
| PLGL 41 | Property Law | 3.0 |
| PLGL 42 | (or) Family Law | |
| PLGL 43 | (or) Wills and Trusts | |
| PLGL 44 | (or) Bankruptcy Law | |
| PLGL 48 | (or) Criminal Law and Procedures | |
| PLGL 49 | (or) Evidence Law | |
| BUSL 18 | (or) Business Law | |
| BUSL 19 | (or) Advanced Business Law | |
| Total: | 13.0 |
Winter Semester (Year 2)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SPCH 1A | Public Speaking | 4.0 |
| Total: | 4.0 |
Spring Semester (Year 2)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PLGL 38 | Employment and Ethical Issues | 3.0 |
| A/AS BEH | AA/AS D-2 Elective Course | 3.0 |
| A/AS ARTS | AA/AS GE C1 Arts Crse | 3.0 |
| A/AS SELF | AA/AS E LifelongUnderst Course | 3.0 |
| Total: | 12.0 |
62.5
Total number of Units
Total Number of Units: 62.5
Program Notes
Degree requirements include reading competency. This requirement is met by attaining eligibility for READ 100. You may complete READ 90 or take the reading placement exam and earn a 65 or higher (eligibility for READ 100).
