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Washtenaw Community College –AAS in Administrative Assistant Technology-Law Office Admin Option
Eastern Michigan University – Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies (Legal Assisting)
Washtenaw Community College Courses:
Transfer to Eastern Michigan University as:
MACRAO Requirements
Total: 32-33 credits
1. English Writing Requirement
(7 credits)
(7 credits)
** ENG 111 Composition I .............................................................. 4 ENGL 121 English Composition II (3)+1 .................................... 4
ENG 226 Composition II ............................................................. 3 ENGL 225 Writing in a Changing World ..................................... 3
2. Science/Math Requirement See note below
(8 credits)
(8 credits)
1 MTH 125 Everyday College Math ............................................... 4
MATH 110 Mathematical Reasoning (QR reqmt) ....................... 4
Complete one lab science course: ................................................ 4 One course: .................................................................................. 4
BIO 101, 102, 103,104, 109, 111; CHM 105, 111; ENV 101,
Course may transfer as equivalent course, or general
102; GLG 100, 114; PHY 105, 110, 111
education transfer credit, or general transfer credit.
3. Humanities Requirement See note below
(8-9 credits)
(8-9 credits)
COM 101 Fundamentals of Speaking (WCC requirement) ......... 3 University Elective (CTAC 124) .................................................... 3
Complete 5-6 credits (must include one additional discipline) : .5-6 Five or six credits: ..................................................................... 5-6
Choose from approved MACRAO courses
Courses may transfer as general transfer credit. ...................
4. Social Science Requirement See note below
(9 credits)
(9 credits)
* Complete a sequence in economics or sociology: ........................ 6 Complete two courses: ................................................................ 6
ECO 211 and ECO 222 OR
ECON 201 and ECON 202 OR
SOC 100 and SOC 207
SOCL 105 and SOCL 202
Complete one additional course in a second discipline: ............... 3 Complete one course: .................................................................. 3
Choose from approved MACRAO courses
Courses may transfer as general transfer credit
NOTE: Choose one course from the following list to satisfy EMU’s “Perspectives on a Diverse World” requirement. Course may be used
to satisfy a MACRAO area above: Humanities: ART 143, 150; COM 225; DAN 180; ENG 181, 213, 214, 224, 242, 281; HUM 145, 150,
175; MUS 180; Social Science: ANT 201; ECO 280; GEO 101; HST 123, 150, 230, 235, 240, 270; PLS 211; PSY 107; SOC 205; Lab
Science: ENV 101, 102
WCC Major Requirements
Total: 45 credits
Administrative Assistant Technology Program Requirements (32 credits)
* ACC 111 Principles of Accounting .............................................. 3 ACC 240 Principles of Financial Accounting .............................. 3
BMG 155 Business on the Internet ............................................. 3 University Elective ........................................................................ 3
BMG 207 Business Communication............................................ 3 University Elective (MGMT 202 Business Communication) ......... 3
BOS 101C Advanced Keyboarding ............................................... 1 University Elective ........................................................................ 1
BOS 106 Electronic Planning, Sharing & Organization .............. 3 University Elective ........................................................................ 3
3 BOS 157 Word Processing & Document Formatting .................. 3
BMMT 123 Word Processing./Keybdg Applic (Restr Prog Elec) .. 3
BOS 182 Database Software Applications ................................. 3 University Elective ........................................................................ 3
BOS 184 Spreadsheet Software Applications I .......................... 3 University Elective ........................................................................ 3
3 BOS 206 Personal Mgmt Application & Internet Resources....... 2
Restricted Program Elective ......................................................... 2
BOS 207 Presentation Software Applications ............................ 2 University Elective ........................................................................ 2
3 BOS 257 Word Processing & Document Formatting II ............... 3
BMMT 220 Word/Info Processing Operations (Restr Prog Elec) .. 3
BOS 284 Spreadsheet Software Applications II ......................... 3 University Elective ........................................................................ 3
Law Office Administration Option Requirements (13 credits)
3 BMG 111 Business Law I ............................................................ 3
LAW 293 Legal Environment of Business (Restr Prog Elective)3
** BOS 211 Introduction to Paralegal Studies ................................ 3 LEGL 211 Intro to Paralegalism and Legal Term ........................ 3
3 BOS 250 Office Administration II ................................................ 4
BMMT 395 Admin Workpl Sys & Tec (Restr Prog Elec) (3)+1 ..... 4
3 CJT 154 Everyday Law I: Law & Civil Liberties ......................... 3
Restricted Program Elective ......................................................... 3
EMU Requirements that May be Taken at WCC or EMU
Total: 4-5 credits
* CIS 100 Introduction to Computer Productivity Applications..... 3
Open Elective credit ...................................................................1-2
BMMT 201 Microcomputers for Business Applications ............... 3
University Elective ..................................................................... 1-2
Credits at WCC: ................................................. 82
Credits that transfer to EMU ........................ 82
* Required for EMU’s Paralegal Studies program
** Required for admission to EMU’s Paralegal Studies program. See page 3 for minimum grade requirements.
1
Satisfies EMU’s Quantitative Reasoning requirement.
3
Applies to the requirement for 21 hours of Restricted Electives for EMU’s Paralegal Studies program.
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September 2012
ARCHIVED ARTICULATION GUIDE
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Washtenaw Community College –AAS in Administrative Assistant Technology- Law Office Admin Option
Eastern Michigan University – Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies (Legal Assisting)
Completion of the Paralegal Studies Program
at EMU
Suggested Sequence for completing the program:
Major Requirements
(Students may register concurrently at WCC & EMU)
(42 credits)
Required LEGL Courses
(30 credits)
** LEGL 212 Law Office Administration & Technology .............. 3
** LEGL 304W Legal Writing, Research & Analysis I.................... 3
LEGL 305 Adv Legal Writing, Research, & Analysis II .......... 3
LEGL 311 Probate, Estates and Wills.................................... 3
LEGL 313 Family Law............................................................ 3
LEGL 400 Adv Legal Writ, Research and Analysis III............ 3
LEGL 404 Court Rules, Forms, and Drafting Contracts......... 3
LEGL 405 Civil Litigation, Investigation & Procedure I ........... 3
LEGL 406 Civil Litigation, Investigation & Procedure II ......... 3
1 LEGL 416L Paralegal Internship .............................................. 3
Business & Information Processing Core
(9 credits)
BMMT 396 Information & Media Administration ..................... 3
BMMT 496 Records Administration/Database Systems ......... 3
2 STS 224
Solving Quantitative Problems in Tech ................. 3
Restricted Electives
(3 credits)
Complete three credit hours from the following:
BMMT 497/498/499 Independent Study (1/2/3)
CTAC 357 Interviewing as Communication (3)
LAW 393 Law of Business Enterprises (3)
LAW 403 Employment Law (3)
LEGL 278/279/379 Special Topics (1/2/3)
LEGL 315 Land Transaction & Real Estate for Para (3)
LEGL 413 The Law and the Internet (3)
1 LEGL 414 Legal Assistance Center Clinical Experience (3)
LEGL 415 Bankruptcy Law (3)
LEGL 418 Women & The Law (3)
LEGL 478/479 Special Topics (2-3)
IA 210 Concepts of Network/Business Technology (3)
PHIL 355W Philosophy of Law (3)
PLSC 301 American Legal System (3)
PLSC 312 Constitutional Law: Institutions & Process (3)
PLSC 313 American Constitutional Law II (3)
PLSC 341 International Law (3)
PLSC 385 Judicial Process and Behavior (3)
PLSC 412W Comparative Legal Systems (3)
PLSC 456 Criminal Law I (3)
STS 202 Disabled in the USA (3)
May Take in Fall or Winter Semesters
(6 credits)
STS 224 Solving Quantitative Problems in Tech ..................... 3
Restricted Elective ...................................................................... 3
May Take in Winter or Summer Semesters
(6 credits)
BMMT 396 Information & Media Administration .......................... 3
BMMT 496 Records Admin/Database Systems ......................... 3
Fall Semester
(6 credits)
LEGL 304W Legal Writing, Research and Analysis I .................. 3
LEGL 404 Court Rules, Forms, and Drafting Contracts ............. 3
Winter
(9 credits)
LEGL 212 Law Office Administration & Technology .................. 3
LEGL 305 Adv Legal Writing, Research, & Analysis II............... 3
LEGL 311 Probate, Estates and Wills ........................................ 3
Fall Semester
(9 credits)
LEGL 313 Family Law ................................................................ 3
LEGL 400 Adv Legal Writ, Research and Analysis III ................ 3
LEGL 405 Civil Litigation, Investigation& Procedure I................ 3
Winter Semester
(6 credits)
LEGL 406 Civil Litigation, Investigation & Procedure II.............. 3
LEGL 416LParalegal Internship .................................................. 3
Credits at EMU: ........................................... 42
Minimum Credits to Graduate: ................. 124
** Required for admission to EMU’s Paralegal Studies program. See page three, #5 for grade requirements for these courses.
1
Satisfies EMU’s “Learning beyond the Classroom” requirement.
2
Satisfies EMU’s Quantitative Reasoning requirement
NOTE: Students may register concurrently at WCC and EMU while completing the program in order to take paralegal courses in the
appropriate sequence and graduate in a timely manner. Students receiving financial aid should contact the Financial Aid Offices at WCC and
EMU to ask about options for financial aid as a concurrently registered student.
NOTE: If sufficient credit hours are not transferred from WCC, additional credits must be completed at EMU to satisfy the 124 credit minimum.
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Updated: November 2013
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Washtenaw Community College –AAS in Administrative Assistant Technology- Law Office Admin Option
Eastern Michigan University – Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies (Legal Assisting)
Additional Information:
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In completing the coordinated program of study for this articulation agreement, course substitutions should be made with
the guidance of the advisors (indicated below) at both institutions to assure that all requirements are satisfied. Each
institution will determine the satisfaction of their individual program and degree requirements. WCC courses indicated
with an * are required for EMU’s Paralegal Studies Program.
Students whose transcripts are endorsed as “MACRAO Satisfied” by the community college will only be required to
satisfy three of EMU’s general education requirements, noted on this guide and listed below. These requirements may be
completed at the most appropriate time for the student whether before or after admission to EMU:
a) an approved course in Quantitative Reasoning: [STS 224 at EMU]
b) an approved course in Global Awareness or US Diversity: [Humanities: ART 143, 150; COM 225; DAN 180;
ENG 181, 213, 214, 224, 242, 281; HUM 145, 150, 175; MUS 180; Social Science: ANT 201; ECO 280; GEO
101; HST 123, 150, 230, 235, 240, 270; PLS 211; PSY 107; SOC 205at WCC]
c) an approved Learning Beyond the Classroom course or experience offered by EMU: [LEGL 416 at EMU]
To use MACRAO, students must request that an official community college transcript, with the “MACRAO Satisfied”
stamp, be sent to EMU’s Admissions Office. Students, who do not have “MACRAO Satisfied” on their community
college transcript, will be required to satisfy EMU’s general education requirements as listed in the Undergraduate
Catalog. The MACRAO stamp may be completed after admission to EMU, however, students should inform advisors at
EMU that they intend to complete MACRAO, or they may be advised to complete additional courses for the general
education program.
Only courses with a grade of “C” or better (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) will be accepted for transfer to EMU.
Under this agreement, EMU will waive the 60-hour rule and require that a minimum of 30 credit hours must be
completed at EMU, 15 hours of which must be in program requirements at the 300-level or above. Of the last 30 hours
completed before graduating, a minimum of 10 credit hours must be in courses offered by EMU. Although the
agreement lists 45 hours to be completed at EMU, additional credits in the paralegal concentration could be transferred
from the community college level, if they are equivalent. A minimum of 124 credit hours, completed in-residence or
accepted in transfer, is required for graduation.
Admission to the Paralegal Studies program requires the following minimum admission criteria:
(1) Admission to the University as an undergraduate or second bachelor’s degree candidate;
(2) Completion of ENGL 121 [ENG 111 at WCC] with a grade of "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher;
(3) Completion of LEGL 211 [BOS 211 at WCC] with a grade of “B-” or higher;
(4) Completion of LEGL 304W Legal Writing, Research, & Analysis I, with a grade of “C+” or higher; and
(5) A cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Additionally, students will be expected to receive a minimum grade of “C” in all remaining LEGL courses and maintain
a cumulative GPA and a GPA within the major of at least 2.5.
Students must satisfy all admission requirements at the time of application for admission to EMU, including submitting
transcripts from all previously attended colleges. WCC students will receive equal consideration with other students for
course registration and financial aid.
Students are encouraged to contact the Paralegal Studies Program Coordinator early, before applying to EMU. To
facilitate the evaluation of transcripts, students should indicate they are using this articulation agreement on their EMU
application for admission and bring a copy of this guide to all advising sessions. Copies of the articulation guide are
available on EMU’s webpage at www.emich.edu/ccr/artguide.php.
Effective Dates: September 1, 2012 until August 31, 2015
If this agreement is not renewed at the end of the effective period, students who have already begun the program at WCC will
have an additional three years to be admitted to EMU under the terms of this agreement. Students who began WCC’s
program prior to the effective date may use this agreement.
Contacts:
Washtenaw Community College
Eastern Michigan University
Joyce Jenkins, Department Chair
Nancy Caine Harbour, Program Coordinator
BE 216, 734.477.8982
122 Sill Hall, 734.487.1161
jjenkins@wccnet.edu
nharbour@emich.edu
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