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www.frederick.edu• 301.846.2400
Paralegal
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Provides students interested in the paralegal profession or pre-law with
specialized legal training to enable them to: understand ethical obligations and
professionalism; gather and analyze facts relevant to legal disputes; perform legal
research; draft legal documents; prepare witnesses and evidence for presentation
at legal proceedings. The paralegal may not practice law and so must work under
the direction of an attorney who is licensed to practice.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the
cultural competence graduation requirement.
• CORE: The General Education CORE
is that foundation of the higher education
curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health course may
satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with
an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in EN 101.
Course
Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . .
3
Arts & Humanities
Arts & Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . .
3
Interdisciplinary & Emergency Issues
Wellness Elective (GenEd Course List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
General Education Electives
(Select from GenEd course list) . . . . . .
6
PE/Health Requirement
(Wellness elective satisfies this requirement)
Departmental Requirements
LA 100 Introduction to Law
(satisfies Cultural Competence requirement) . . . . . . . .
3
LA 103 Ethics for the Legal Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
LA 104 Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
LA 105 Torts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
LA 106 Technology for the Legal Profession . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
LA 200 Legal Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
LA 205 Legal Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
LA 220 Civil Litigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Electives
(select 4 courses from the following) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LA 210 Estates & Probate (3)
LA 230 Real Estate (3)
LA 240 Family Law (3)
CJ 110 Criminal Law (3)
CJ 220 Criminal Evidence & Procedure (3)
BU 211 Business Law (3)
INTR 103 Internship (3)
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Transfer Note:
FCC has articulation agreements with the following institutions for students
graduating with an A.A.S. in Paralegal and who are looking for transfer
opportunities. For more information, contact the Counseling & Advising Office
at 301.846.2471. Note: Pre-Law Option - Paralegal programs are one of many
options for students interested in law school. The FCC Paralegal Program
curriculum covers the same substantive and procedural courses offered at
law schools. Legal analysis (critical thinking), writing, technology, ethics,
and professionalism are infused into all legal specialty classes. The Program
Manager, a full-time faculty member, serves as a pre-law advisor and assists
students with the law school applications process.
• University of Maryland University College–B.S. Legal Studies
Paralegal
Certificate (Career)
Designed for individuals already working in the field as a paralegal who wish to
acquire a college credential. Also provides specialized legal training to individuals
who may already have a degree in another field or to individuals interested in
pre-law.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in EN 101.
Course
Credits
Departmental Requirements
EN 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
LA 100 Introduction to Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
LA 103 Ethics for the Legal Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
LA 104 Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
LA 105 Torts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
LA 106 Technology for the Legal Profession . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
LA 200 Legal Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
LA 205 Legal Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
LA 220 Civil Litigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Select one course from the following:
LA 210 Estates & Probate (3)
LA 230 Real Estate (3)
LA 240 Family Law (3)
CJ 110 Criminal Law (3)
CJ 220 Criminal Evidence & Procedure (3)
BU 211 Business Law I (3)
INTR 103 Internship (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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