Paralegal Technology
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science in
Paralegal Technology is designed to
provide an understanding of the law
and the practical skills needed to
assist attorneys in the responsibilities
of a law firm, including research,
investigation, document preparation
and writing. Instruction includes
principles and practical experience in
word processing, legal writing,
ethical legal practice, professional
responsibility and organizing legal
ideas and factual materials.
General Information
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 Developmental coursework may
be required in addition to the
courses required for this degree.
 A [P] indicates that a prerequisite
is required before the course can
be taken. Refer to the
prerequisites table listed below
the degree plan or the course
description in the Academic
Catalog to determine the
prerequisite.
General Requirements
 This degree requires successful
completion of 61 credit hours
 A minimum 2.00 cumulative
grade-point average required for
graduation
 Satisfaction of all financial
obligations due to the college is
required for graduation
DEGREE PLAN
2016 - 2017
Developmental Coursework
reading
title
DEVE 0314
DEVE 0316
Reading Improvement
College Reading
writing
title
DEVE 0322
DEVE 0324
English Skills
English Comp Fundamentals
math
title
DEVE 0334
DEVE 0336
DEVE 0338
Pre-Algebra Skills
Elementary Algebra
Intermediate Algebra
Semester I
Complete as required
required
completed
required
completed
required
completed
Complete all (15hrs)
course
title
ENGL 1311
POLS 1310
LGS 1103
LGS 1203
CIS 1403
English Composition I [P1]
American National Government
Legal Terminology [P2]
Introduction to Law [P2]
Microcomputer Applications I
Semester II
Complete all (16hrs)
course
title
PLG 1103
ENGL1312
PLG 1302
PLG2202
PLG 2403
Elective
Legal Research and Writing I [P3]
English Composition II [P4]
Torts [P3]
Legal Ethics [P3]
Criminal Law [P3]
Social Science/Humanities
Semester III
ACTS #
check when completed
ENGL1013
PLSC2003
ACTS #
check when completed
Complete all (14hrs)
course
title
MATH 1302
PLG 1203
PLG 2103
PLG 2803
PLG 2302
College Algebra [P5]
Legal Research and Writing II [P6]
Civil Litigation [P10]
Computer Support [P7]
Real Estate Law [P3]
ENGL1023
ACTS #
check when completed
MATH1103
Semester IV
ACTS Course Number
The Arkansas Course Transfer System
(ACTS) contains information about the
transferability of courses within Arkansas
public colleges and universities. Students
are guaranteed the transfer of applicable
credits and equitable treatment in the
application of credits for admissions and
degree requirements. Go to
http://acts.adhe.edu/ for more
information.
course
PSYC 2300
PLG 2703
PLG 2903
PLG 2502
PLG 2603
PLG
Elective
Complete all (16hrs)
title
ACTS #
check when completed
Psychology and the Human Experience [P8]
Wills, Trusts and Probate [P3]
Trial Practice [P9]
Family Law [P10]
Commercial Law [P11]
Choose one from the list of classes below:
PLG 2802 Business Organization [P3]
PLG 1802 Constitutional Law [P12]
PLG 1822 Bankruptcy Law [P3]
PSYC1103
PREREQUISITES
[P1]
[P2]
[P3]
[P4]
[P5]
[P6]
[P7]
[P8]
[P9]
[P10]
[P11]
[P12]
Completion of DEVE0316 (College Reading) with a grade of “C” or
better, or a score of 83 or above on the COMPASS Reading Placement
test, or a score of 19 or above on the reading section of the ACT AND
completion of DEVE0324 with a grad of “C” or better, or a score of 80
or above on the COMPASS Writing Placement test or a score of 19 or
above on the writing section of the ACT.
DEVE0324 with a grade of “C’ or better, a score of 80 or above on the
COMPASS Writing Placement test or a 19 or above on the English
section of the ACT
LGS 1103 and LGS 1203
ENGL 1311 with a grade of “C” or better
DEVE0338 with a grade of “C” or better, a score of 50 or above on the
COMPASS Algebra Placement test, or a score of 21 or above on the
mathematics section of the ACT
CIS 1403, PLG 1103
CIS 1403, PLG 1103 and PLG 1302
ENGL 1311 with a grade of “C” or better
PLG 1203, PLG 2103, and PLG 2803
PLG 1103 and PLG 1302
PLG 2103
PLG 1103, PLG 2403 and POLS 1310