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Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies (AAS-PS)
Not a SOCAD School
All Sites: Distance Learning
Degree Objective- The Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies degree program offers a level of training that
provides the student with knowledge of the law and paralegal studies in conjunction with the practical and technical skills and
competencies required of the profession. Comprehensive study in areas such as legal research and writing, litigation, contracts,
legal ethics, torts and various legal disciplines prepares the student for diverse career opportunities.
Academic Residency- 17.82 Semester credit hours
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
SOC CAT.
Core Requirements
9.9 SH
Communications*
3.3 SH
POINT OF CONTACT
Elaine Boos (Wheatley), Academic Operations Manager Legal Vertical
6301 Kaplan University Ave Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
954-515-3789
Fax Number
EBoosWheatley@kaplan.edu
www.kaplan.edu
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See Note 2
CM
103
College Composition I - Effective Writing I for Criminal Justice Majors
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
CM
104
College Composition I - Effective Writing I for Legal Studies Majors
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
CM
105
College Composition I - Effective Writing for Business Majors
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
CM
106
College Composition I - Effective Writing for IT Majors
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
CM
107
College Composition I
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
CM
108
College Composition I - Effective Writing I for the Nursing Professional
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
CM
109
College Composition I - Effective Writing for the Nursing Professional
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
CM
114
College Composition I - Effective Writing I for Paralegal Studies Majors
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Communications Elective
and take one of the following
3.3 SH
CM
220
CM
222
College Composition II
College Composition II for Legal Studies Majors
3.3
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CM
223
College Composition II for Criminal Justice Majors
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
CM
225
College Composition II for Business Majors
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
CM
226
College Composition II for IT Majors
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
CM
228
College Composition II for the Nursing Professional
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
229
College Composition II for the Health Care Professional
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
CM
Communications Elective 200 level
Mathematics
3.3 SH
MM
103
College Mathematics
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
MM
150
Survey of Mathematics
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
MM
204
College Algebra A
1.32
X
X
X
X
X
X
MM
218
College Algebra B
1.98
X
X
X
X
X
X
MM
207
Statistics
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
MM
212
College Algebra
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
MM
250
Introductory Discrete Mathematics
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
MM
260
Linear Algebra
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Mathematics Elective
Major Requirements
AND
26.4 SH
LS
100
Eight Skills of the Effective Legal Studies Student
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
PA
101
The Paralegal Professional
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
PA
110
Civil Litigation
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
PA
201
Introduction to Legal Research
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
PA
205
Introduction to Legal Analysis and Writing
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
PA
230
Introduction to Legal Technology
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
PA
253
Legal Ethics
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
PA
299
Associate's Capstone - Project
3.3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Open Electives
Major Elective
**
Open Electives
Total Credits
Notes:
23.1 SH
23.1
59.4 SH
X
1) An "X" in a column indicates that the Institution guarantees to accept credit from the source shown for at least part of the requirement.
2) This column indicates whether a school accepts transfer credit for courses taken through distance learning. It does not mean that the school offers the course through distance learning.
3) Kaplan honors credit from eXperiential learning whereby a student can eXhibit achievement of learning outcomes through a faculty-evaluated eXperiential learning portfolio.
4) Certain courses may require prerequisites that will be taken as open electives with advisor approval.
5) The below listed Foundational courses may be required by the soldier if soldier has not demonstrated prior higher education history or if the soldier fails the corresponding course skill test.
KU120: Introduction to Reading Skills and Strategies
KU121: Introduction to Writing Skills and Strategies
KU122: Introduction to Math Skills and Strategies
*CM200 level course is required after taking CM100 level course
** With advisor approval
Date effective:
01-Jul-11
Term effective:
T430
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