Associate's Degree Program

CalUMS offers;

Doctor Degree Program
Master's Degree Program
Bachelor's Degree Program
Associate's Degree Program
       Associate of Science in Healthcare Business Administration Program
       Associate of Science in Professional Golf Management Program
      
Associate of Science in Bodyworks
       Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies
Non Degree Program


Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies

The Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies (A.S.P.S) program is designed for students who want to become effective paralegals with an emphasis on real-world applications.

Specifically, the new program aims to:

  • Provide Students with a knowledge and understanding of the law.
  • Enhance the ability of students to understand and apply correct principles of the law.
  • Provide students with opportunities to collaborate with practitioners in the field of law.
  • Prepare students for successful careers in the paralegal profession by providing them with quality education and skills.

In order to achieve the Associate Degree, following units must be completed;

General Education

Major Course

Elective Course

Internship

Total

 24

 48

 12

 1

 85


Course Requirements

 

CalUMS requires 24 units of general education courses, 48 units of major courses and 12 units of electives for students to achieve Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies. Following are the course requirements for the Associate Degree:
General Education Courses (6  courses, 24 units)
 CE 101 College English 4
 CE 111 Reading and Composition 4
 HA 131 Introduction to Philosophy 4
 SB 141 U.S. Government 4
 SB 142 Public Administration 4
 ST 151 Statistics I 4
Major Courses (12 courses, 48 units)

 PL 201 Introduction to Paralegal Studies

4

 PL 205 Ethics in the Paralegal Profession

4

 PL 210 Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals I

4

 PL 211 Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals II

4

 PL 215 Civil Litigation for Paralegals

4

 PL 220 Business Law I

4

 PL 221 Business Law II

4

 PL 230 Property Law

4

 PL 238 Wills, Trusts, and Probate

4

 PL 240 Tort Law

4

 PL 250 Contract Law

4

 PL 260 Criminal Law

4

Elective Courses (Choose 3 courses, 12 Units)

 PL 235 Family Law

4

 PL 245 Bankruptcy Law

4

 PL 255 Sports Law

4

 PL 270 Administrative Law

4

Internship (1 course, 8 Units)
 PL 290 Paralegal Internship (Course requires 240 internship hours)

8

Total Courses 85 Units

                        

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