Paralegal (AAS-PRL)
Program Location: Bay Minette Campus
Applied Technology Division
Length: Four Semesters
The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies is designed to prepare students who wish to pursue careers as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
This is a career program designed for students to go directly into the labor market upon completion. Although some of the courses in this program will transfer to four-year institutions, this program is not designed to be a transfer program of study; therefore, it is not subject to the terms and conditions of Alabama Transfers state transfer and articulation reporting system.
NOTE: PRL 101, ENG 101, ENG 102, and PRL 102 are designated Milestone courses, which must be taken in the proper sequence to graduate on time.
Semester One
| Item # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 215 | Business Communication | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| PRL 101 | Introduction to Paralegal Study | 3 |
| PRL 160 | Criminal Law and Procedure | 3 |
| MTH 100 or MTH 116 + | 3 | |
| WKO 107 or ORI 101 + | 1 | |
| Sub-total Credits | 16 | |
Semester Two
| Item # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 146 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| PRL 150 | Commercial Law | 3 |
| PRL 262 | Civil Law and Procedure | 3 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts Elective (T) + | 3 | |
| Sub-total Credits | 15 | |
Semester Three
| Item # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 263 | The Legal and Social Environment of Business | 3 |
| POL 211 | American National Government | 3 |
| PRL 102 | Basic Research and Writing | 3 |
| PRL 210 | Real Property Law | 3 |
| PRL 240 | Wills, Trusts, and Estates | 3 |
| Sub-total Credits | 15 | |
Complete Graduation Application
Semester Four
| Item # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 188 | Personal Development | 3 |
| PRL 103 | Advanced Legal Research and Writing | 3 |
| PRL 230 | Domestic Law | 3 |
| BUS 241 or OAD 137 + | 3 | |
| PRL 291 or OAD 218 + | 3 | |
| Sub-total Credits | 15 | |
GRAND TOTAL CREDITS 61
*Depending on the program or course, a student may also be required to purchase certain necessary tools and supplies.
Locations:
Bay Minette Campus
1900 Highway 31 South
Bay Minette, AL 36507