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2020-2021 Official General Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Paralegal: A.A.S.


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Associate in Applied Science1

CIP CODE: 22.0302


Mission

The mission of the A.A.S. in Paralegal program is to educate and prepare students for entry-level careers in legal services.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify and describe local, state, and federal legal systems, concepts and terms.
  2. Communicate effectively in organizational settings. 
  3. Identify and apply concepts of management.
  4. Analyze and respond effectively to legal and ethical situations in diverse organizations.

Program Supervisor

Gian Roma, Chairperson
Office: Business Building, Room 108
Telephone: +1 (607) 778-5133
E-mail: romag@sunybroome.edu


The Paralegal Studies program is designed to introduce students to the substantive and practical aspects of the paralegal function, leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree. The program emphasizes both the theory and the practice of paralegal procedures essential for employment in a law office or other legal settings. The program can be pursued on a full or part-time basis.

Students wishing to transfer to four-year schools as pre-law majors should consult the Business Department.

Sequence of Courses

This model is a two-year course schedule for students meeting all program requirements and deciding to pursue full-time study. Schedules will be redesigned for those requiring preparatory courses or those deciding to pursue part-time study.

First Year


Second Year


Fall Semester (15 Credits)


  • Math/Science Elective2 (3 Credits)
  • Business Elective (3 Credits)
  • Social Science Elective3 (3 Credits)

Spring Semester (18 Credits)


  • ENG Advisor Approved English Course (3 Credits)
  • Paralegal Elective (3 Credits)
  • Paralegal Elective (3 Credits)
  • Paralegal Elective (3 Credits)
  • Math/Science Elective2 (3 Credits)
  • Liberal Arts Elective (3 Credits)

Total Credits: 64


Notes


Students should check with their advisors during the scheduling process to make sure courses are taken in proper sequence and any prerequisites have been met. Some flexibility is available as to when courses must be taken, but not all courses are offered every semester.

1A Paralegal Certificate is available.
2Recommended Math/Sciences: MAT 113/114/115/124, GLG 111
3Choose one from the following: ECO 110/111, SOC 110/111, POS 201/204, SOS 111/120/130.
 

 

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