Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2022-2023 Catalog & Student Handbook Major: Business Administration, Paralegal Studies Specialization, AS | ||
Business Administration, Paralegal Studies Specialization, ASPURPOSE: This two-year degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college and major in paralegal studies or business administration. This degree also prepares students for jobs as paralegal and legal assistants. CREDENTIALS: An Associate of Science degree is a major related to an area such as business administration, engineering, science, and social sciences that takes 2 years for full time students to complete. Students receiving an AS degree intend to transfer to four-year colleges. Students can complete the Career Studies Certificate in Paralegal Studies during their program. TRANSFER INFORMATION: This program is designed for transfer. Students should consult with their advisors to ensure that they select general electives that best prepare them for the specific requirements of their intended transfer college or university programs of study. More information can also be found at www.brightpoint.edu/academics/transfer/ PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet Brightpoint admission requirements. New students should work with their New Student Navigator to get ready for their first semester. They can also email getstarted@brightpoint.edu for assistance. Because transfer requirements will vary based upon the intended transfer institution, students must meet with their faculty advisor to develop a schedule that best suits their goals. PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an intermediate level of competency in the following skills:
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Required Courses | |||
Course Name | Credits: | Semester Taken | Notes |
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SDV 100 - College Success Skills | 1 credit | ||
ENG 111 - College Composition I Prerequisite(s): Qualifying placement score or test waiver. | 3 credits | ||
MTH 161 - Precalculus l Prerequisite(s): Competency or successful course completion of any of the following: MDE 60 with co-enrollment in MDE 61; OR any eight of MTE 1 - 9; OR any six of MTE 1 - 9 with co-enrollment in MDE 61; OR other placement methods. | 3 credits | ||
ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I | 3 credits | ||
BUS 100 - Introduction to Business | 3 credits | ||
LGL 110 - Introduction to Law and the Legal Assistant | 3 credits | ||
ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II Prerequisite(s): ACC 211 or equivalent. | 3 credits | ||
MTH 162 - Precalculus ll Additional Course Option: MTH 261. Prerequisite(s): MTH 161 or equivalent with a grade of C or better, or other placement methods. | 3 credits | ||
ENG 112 - College Composition II Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 or equivalent with a grade of C or better, or departmental approval. | 3 credits | ||
ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Applications | 3 credits | ||
LGL 126 - Legal Writing Prerequisite(s): LGL 125 and ENG 111 or permission of instructor. | 3 credits | ||
CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking Additional Course Option: CST 110 | 3 credits | ||
ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits | ||
LGL 125 - Legal Research Prerequisite(s): LGL 110. | 3 credits | ||
PHI 111 - Logic I Additional Course Options: PHI 220 | 3 credits | ||
Laboratory Science Elective (choose 1) | |||
BIO 101 - General Biology I Additional Course Options: CHM 101, ENV 121, PHY 100, CHM 111, PHY 201. | 4 credits | ||
Laboratory Science Elective (choose 1) | |||
BIO 102 - General Biology II Prerequisite(s): BIO 101. | 4 credits | ||
Additional Course Options: BIO 101, CHM 101, ENV 121, PHY 100, CHM 112, PHY 202. | |||
LGL Elective (choose 1) | |||
LGL 117 - Family Law Additional Course Options: LGL 130, LGL 215, LGL 218, LGL 238. | 3 credits | ||
ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits | ||
SOC 200 - Introduction to Sociology Additional Course Options:PSY 200. | 3 credits | ||
Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 60ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details. Students are strongly encouraged to complete any SDV, ENG, and MTH requirements first. Additional Approved Course Substitutions for Laboratory Science Electives include: CHM 111, CHM 112, PHY 201, and PHY 202 Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their degree progress by accessing advisement reports in the Student Information System (SIS) in the myBrightpoint portal or the Academic Planner in Navigate. To determine eligibility for the Career Studies Certificate (CSC) in Paralegal Studies, students should meet with their faculty advisor. | |||
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