2015-2016
Articulation Agreement between
College of the Canyons and National University
What is a Paralegal?
Paralegals assist attorneys in resolving lawsuits. They investigate the facts of a case; interview clients and witnesses;
perform legal research; draft pleadings, deposition notices, subpoenas, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal
documents; organize and manage files, documents and exhibits; file documents with federal and state courts; and assist at
hearings, arbitrations, mediations, administrative proceedings, closings and trials. Paralegals may not provide legal
services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
Why a Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal?
This degree is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). The Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program is
intended to provide students with the professional skills required to serve the legal field effectively and ethically as a
paralegal or legal assistant. The program combines both a comprehensive academic curriculum and practical education in
the role of the paralegal in a legal environment. The curriculum is designed to enable students to understand and articulate
legal theory and apply it ethically to legal professional practice.
Opportunities in Paralegal:
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Law offices
Banks
IRS
Law enforcement agencies
Private investigating firms
Insurance companies
Libraries
Arbitration
Retail stores
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Courts
State and federal government
Colleges
Legal aid societies
Corporations
TV, radio, and newspaper media
Title corporations
Administrative agencies
Freelance paralegal business
2015-2016
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN PARALEGAL
Please note: this document is being used as an advising tool. This is not an official evaluation.
To receive an official evaluation, please contact your academic advisor.
AREA A: ENGLISH COMMUNICATION
AREA A1a: Effective College English I & II
ENGL 101/H
AREA A1b: Advanced Composition
ENGL 103
AREA A2: Speech and Communication
COMS 105/H, COMS 246 OR MEA 100
AREA B: MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING
MTH 210 Probability and Statistics
MATH 140
AREA C: INFORMATION LITERACY
ILR 260 Information Literacy Requirement
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
AREA D: ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Minimum 18 quarter units in at least 2 areas
ARTS
HUMANITIES
MUSIC 100, 105; ART 110, 111, 222; THEATR 110
HIST 161; PHILOS 101; SPAN 101, 102, 201, 202; SIGN 101, 102;
CHINESE 101; ENGL 102; CMPSCI 190, 235, 236; POLISC 200
AREA E: SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Minimum 13.5 quarter units
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
ANTHRO 103, 103H; ECON 201, 201H, 202, 202H; POLISC 150,
150H; HIST 111, 111H, 112; PSYCH 101, 101H; SOCI 101, 101H
AREA F: PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Minimum 6 quarter units required; One science lab is required
BIOSCI 100, 107, 107H, 106, 204, 205, 221; CHEM 110, 151, 201,
PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
202; GEOL 100, 101; PHYSIC 101, 110, 111
AREA G: LIFELONG LEARNING AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT
COH 100 Personal Health
HLHSCI 100
AREA A-G: GENERAL EDUCATION
Can choose one of the following courses:
MUSIC 100, 105; ART 110, 111, 222; THEATR 110 HIST 161;
PHILOS 101; SPAN 101, 102, 201, 202; SIGN 101, 102; CHINESE
101; ENGL 102; CMPSCI 190, 235, 236; POLISC 200
ANTHRO 103, 103H; ECON 201, 201H, 202, 202H; POLISC 150,
150H; HIST 111, 111H, 112; PSYCH 101, 101H; SOCI 101, 101H
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COMPLETE
College of the Canyons Equivalency
INPROGRESS
National University
General Education Requirements
NEED
It is recommended that you get your general education certified by COC (CSU or IGETC)
PLA 200 Legal Theory & Ethics
PARLGL 101
PLX 1000X Torts
PARLGL 105
PLA 201 English for Professionals
COMPLETE
INPROGRESS
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS EQUIVALENCY
NEED
LOWER DIVISION MAJOR PREPARATION
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
PLX 1001X Leg Res Writing-Briefing Analysis
PARLGL 106
PLX 1002X Contracts
PARLGL 104
PLX 1003X Leg Res Writing-Legal Memo
PARLGL 108
PLA 202 Property
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
PLA 203 Leg Res Writing-Persuasive Writing
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
INPROGRESS
COMPLETE
COMPLETE
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS EQUIVALENCY
INPROGRESS
GENERAL EDUCATION UPPER DIVISION DIVERSITY
(300 OR 400 LEVEL)
NEED
PARLGL 109
NEED
PLX 1005X Computers & the Law
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
PLEASE SEE AN ADMISSIONS ADVISOR
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR
PLA 303 Law Office Administration
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
PLA 318 Remedies & Dispute Resolution
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
PLA 325 Litigation I
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
PLA 329 Corporations I
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
PLA 333 Criminal Law I
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
PLA 426 Litigation II
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
PLA 430 Corporations II
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
PLA 434 Criminal Law II
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
PLA 495 Objective Writing Capstone
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
PLA 496 Persuasive Writing Capstone
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
UPPER DIVISION ELECTIVES
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS EQUIVALENCY
LAW 402 The Art of Negotiation
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
LAW 430 Constitutional Law
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
LAW 440 Comparative International Law
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
ADR 400 Alternative Dispute Resolution
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
ADR 405 Negotiation Fundamentals
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
ADR 415 Mediation Fundamentals
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
ADR 430 Ethics & Neutrality
NO EQUIVALENT COURSE
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ESTIMATION OF TOTAL UNITS:
Lower Division General Education
Lower Division Major Preparation
Upper Division
(National Residency Requirement)
Upper Division GE Diversity
Open Electives
Total
70.5 Quarter Units (47 Semester Units)
40.5 Quarter Units (27 Semester Units)
72 Quarter Units (48 Semester Units)
45 Quarter Units
4.5 Quarter Units (3 Semester Units)
@33 Quarter Units (22 Semester Units)
180
*Please note: you may need additional open elective units to complete the minimum total units required for
graduation. Please contact an Admissions Advisor for more information.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
1. APPLICATION
 Download an application from http://www.nu.edu/Admissions/ApplyOnline.html
 The application fee is $60, but can be waived if the student was referred to the program by another NU student.
 Application deadlines:
*Cohort based; Contact the Associate Center Director
2. GPA
 An average 2.0 GPA is required
3. TRANSCRIPTS
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Students need to submit OFFICIAL transcripts from every college attended. Official transcripts can be delivered to
the National University, University Center Office (204D) OR contact the Associate Center Director.
4. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
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No additional material needed.
5. COST
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$354 per quarter unit
5 of the pre-requisite courses offered through extended learning (PLX) are $695 per course.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Marysol Ramirez
Associate Center Director
(661) 362-5877
mramirez@nu.edu
Financial Aid Questions:
Financial Aid Advisors available
(818) 932-2460
Sharon Simeon
Center Director
(818) 932-2461
ssimeon@nu.edu
National University Woodland Hills Campus
6300 Canoga Ave
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
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