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Minor in Paralegal Studies
24.0 credits (minimum)

The minor in paralegal studies provides instruction in legal research and writing, a background in the structure of the courts and government agencies, as well as additional preparation for the paralegal profession.

The minor consists of four required courses and four electives. While most employers do not require certification, students completing the program can sit for the two-day National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) examination. Those passing this examination are entitled to use the certified Legal Assistant (CLA) designation.

Required courses			12.0 Credits
BLAW 201	Business Law I		4.0
CJ 381	Legal Research and Writing I		3.0
CJ 382	Legal Research and Writing II		3.0
CJ 276	Computer Crime		3.0
Additional Elective Courses			12.0- 14.0 Credits
Students select four courses from the following list:
BLAW 202	Business Law II		4.0
BLAW 330	Real Estate (pre-req BLAW 202)		4.0
CJ 274	Sex, Violence & Crime on the Internet		3.0
CJ 377	Intellectual Property Theft		3.0
COM 345	Intercultural Communication		3.0
PSCI 220	Constitution & Judicial Process		3.0
PSY 370	Forensic Psychology		3.0