2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CSN AAS Paralegal Studies Map


AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Business
JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/businessarea

WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP
This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Paralegal Studies, AAS.
 
HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP
The academic map is designed to provide students with the optimal route to earning an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.
 
CSN AAS PARALEGAL STUDIES: DESCRIPTION
The Associates of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies is a program of study which qualifies its graduates to be employed in law and business related occupations, including private law firms, corporate departments and government entities. Substantive law is combined with thorough preparation in legal procedures, research methodology and practical knowledge. Elective course offerings will permit students to specialize in particular areas of interest. The Paralegal Studies Program provides the foundation for students to think critically and act ethically in accordance with the local and national rules of professional conduct. Graduates of this program will be prepared to perform high quality legal work under the direction of an attorney. The program encourages graduates to continue educational pursuits and seek community service opportunities.

 

Semester #1 (15-17 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses
  • Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 3:
  • MATH 120  or MATH 120E  or above* (except MATH 122/123)

  • English (General Education) - Credits 3-5:
  • ENG 100  or ENG 101  or ENG 107  or ENG 110  or ENG 113   

  • Communication (General Education) - Credits 3:
  • See a counselor or advisor for course selection

  • Human Relations (General Education) - Credits 3:
  • See a counselor or advisor for course selection

  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:   
  • ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Semester #2 (16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses
  • Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science Elective (General Education) - Credits 3:
  • ​See a counselor or advisor for course selection

  • U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4:
  • HIST 100  or PSC 101   

  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:  
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:  
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:  
  • ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Semester #3 (16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses
  • Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 3:
  • See a counselor or advisor for course selection

  • Special Program Elective (Special Program) - Credits 3:
  • See a counselor or advisor for course selection

  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:   
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:   
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4:   
  • ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Semester #4 (13 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

    Recommended Courses
  • Special Program Elective (Special Program) - Credits 6:
  • ​See a counselor or advisor for course selection

  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:   
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: