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Paralegal Fundamentals Certificate

Paralegal Fundamentals Certificate

The Paralegal Studies program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for introductory positions in the paralegal profession.  Learning opportunities develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Program Admission Requirements:

  1. Present official documentation of an earned high school diploma or official GED scores.
  2. Be at least 16 years old.
  3. Meet minimum test scores.

Curriculum Outline:

Course # Course Title Credit Hours
PLS 101 Introduction to Law & Ethics 5
PLS 104 Family Law 5
PLS 108 Criminal Law & Criminal Procedures 5
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
  Total 18

The content of this page does not constitute a contract between Columbus Technical College and its students on either a collective or individual basis. Course curriculum, fee changes, or additional unforeseen changes may occur after publication. Course offerings are contingent upon adequate enrollments. Please contact the school offering the program for the most current information. Academic advising is available to students prior to registration; this information is not a substitute for consulting with an academic advisor.

Last updated: April 16, 2009.