Students with a major paralegal studies must maintain a grade of a “C” or above in courses required for the major.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Political Science and Public Administration department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/legal/paralegals-and-legal-assistants.htm
| Total Credits Required | 120 |
| Liberal Studies |
30-40
|
| Health Promotion Requirements | 2 |
| Required Courses in Major | 34 |
| Core | 30 |
| CJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 4 |
| MGT 221 Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business | 4 |
| PS 111 Legal Research | 2 |
| PS 112 Legal Writing | 2 |
| PS 113 Legal Case Analysis | 2 |
| PS 211 Law Office Management | 2 |
| PS 215 Introduction to Law | 4 |
| PS 331 Judicial Process | 4 |
| PS 490 Senior Seminar | 2 |
| PS 491 Internship in Public Policy or Law | 2 - 12 |
| Law Electives | 4 |
| Choose two courses from the following: | 4 |
| PS 333 Contract Law (2 cr.) | |
| PS 334 Family Law (2 cr.) | |
| PS 335 Probate Law (2 cr.) | |
| PS 336 Real Estate Law (2 cr.) | |
| Other Required Courses | 6 |
| PL 184 Issues in Legal Ethics [Div I] | 2 |
| SP 100 Public Address or | 4 |
| SP 110 Interpersonal Communication (4 cr.) or | |
| SP 120 Small Group Process (4 cr.) | |
| Minor | 20 |
Bulletin Year:
2016 - 2017 Undergraduate Bulletin
| View the current NMU Catalog.