The minor in Paralegal Studies requires a minimum of 24 hours, as listed below. This minor is available to all students except those majoring in Forensic Investigation.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PL 203 | Introduction to Paralegal Studies | 3 |
| PL 209 | Legal Research and Writing | 3 |
| PL 225 | Criminal Courts 1 | 3 |
| PL 309 | Civil Litigation | 3 |
| PL 312 | Ethical Principles and the Law | 3 |
| PL 313 | Management and Technology for Paralegals | 3 |
| Select six (6) credit hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Criminal Law I | ||
| Criminal Law II | ||
| Evidence | ||
| Evidence 2 | ||
| Case and Court Preparation | ||
| Theories of Crime Causation | ||
| Senior Internship in Criminal Justice | ||
| Probate Courts and Administrative Law | ||
| Legal Reasoning | ||
| Constitutional Law I | ||
| Constitutional Law II | ||
| The Judicial Process | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
None of the electives referenced above may be taken for credit for both the major in Criminal Justice and the minor in Paralegal Studies.
- 1
Students majoring in criminal justice must take PL 352 in replacement of PL 225 as part of their required 18 credit hours for the minor in paralegal studies.
- 2
This class is for criminal justice majors who have already taken CJ 225 and need an additional 3 credit hours in paralegal studies to be included in their 18 required credit hours.