Academic Calendar 2011-2012 - Chesapeake College

ParaleGal ProFessionsPARALEGAL STUDIESCERTIFICATE (622)AWARD: CertificatePROGRAM MISSION: The Chesapeake College Paralegal Studies Certificate provides students with the legal knowledge, skills andpractice to prepare for employment as paralegals or legal assistants. The program design follows specific guidelines recommended bythe American Bar Association. The certificate is designed so that students may progress to the Paralegal Studies Degree.PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Paralegal Studies Certificate is designed for students seeking entry-level employment as paralegalsor legal assistants, for individuals already working in a law office to focus on building specific skills, or for individuals who alreadyhave a degree in an area related to the practice of law. The program includes those courses which are specific to the duties and responsibilitiesone would perform as a paralegal. Students should consult with the College’s Admissions Office or an academic advisor inplannng an approprate program.PROGRAM GOALS: The Paralegal Studies Certificate program will:• Promote techncal competency, professonal knowledge and ethcal responsblty.• Prepare students for entry-level employment in the paralegal studies profession or for further study in the field.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:[Courses Appear n Recommended Sequence.]FSC 101X Freshman Semnar Course 1PLG 101 Introducton to Paralegal Studes 3ENG 101 Composton 3BUS 101 Introducton to Busness 3BUS 241 Busness Law I 3CPL 105 Career Plannng and Preparaton 1PLG 107+ Legal Research and Wrtng I 3PLG 211+ Tort Law 3CPL 250+ Job Shadowng orCPL 280+ Cooperatve Work Experence 1-3CMJ 213 Prncples of Crmnal Law 3PLG 103+ Cvl Ltgaton Procedures 3PLG 207+ Legal Research and Wrtng II 3PLG 217+ Real Property Law 3CONTACT PERSON: Ms. Cyntha BennettX Must be taken within the first 12 hours unless exempted bymeetng establshed standards.+ Prerequste or corequste. See course descrpton for detals.MINIMUM REQUIRED CREDITS: 33161