Paralegal Studies

The primary objective of this program is to prepare the students for entry-level employment with the essential knowledge and skills to enter the paralegal studies field. The program enables graduates to acquire training which allows for upward mobility. The program includes unpaid externship. Students must meet all state required immunizations.

96 Quarter Credit Hours / 1224 Clock Hours
18 Months Day**, 24 Months Night** PLUS EXTERNSHIP
Associate of Applied Science

COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE HOURS
Occupational Subjects
PL 101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies 4
PL 102 Legal Research 4
PL 103 Legal Writing & Case Analysis 4
PL 104 Criminal Law & Procedure 4
PL 105 Real Property 4
PL 106 Torts 4
PL 201 Domestic Relations 4
PL 202 Wills, Trusts, & Estates 4
PL 203 Civil Litigation & Procedure 4
PL 204 Contracts 4
PL 205 Legal Ethics for the Paralegal 4
PL 206 Bankruptcy Law 4
PL 207 Paralegal Studies Externship 4
Total for this section 52
General Education Subjects
GEN 222 Oral Communications 4
GEN 220 English Composition I 4
GEN 221 English Composition II 4
GEN 231 College Mathematics 4
PSY 102 Psychology of Learning 4
Electives General Education Electives (4) 16
Total for this section 36
Applied / Related Education Subjects
IPO Applied/Related Electives (2) 8
Total for this section 8
   
TOTAL CREDITS 96
Program SOC Code CIP Code Credit Hours Total Tuition Application Fee Texts, Supplies, Uniforms Total Cost*
 
Paralegal Studies- 23-2011.00 22.0302 96 $24,375 $25 $3,050* $27,450
* Includes: Textbooks, Lap Top, Drug Testing (1), Background Test (1), Insurance, ID Badge and Pin.

The on-time (normal) graduation at Chattanooga College for this program is N/A. This is a new program and information is not yet available.

The job placement rate for In-Field Placement at Chattanooga College is not available because this is a new program and information is not yet available.

The median loan debt incurred by students who completed the program is not available because this is a new program.

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**Length of program predicated on completion of day externship.