Paralegal Technology Diploma (D2538001)

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Major Courses

LEX 110 - Intro to Paralegal Study Credit Hours: 2
LEX 120 - Legal Research/Writing I Credit Hours: 3
LEX 121 - Legal Research/Writing II Credit Hours: 3
LEX 130 - Civil Injuries Credit Hours: 3
LEX 140 - Civil Litigation I Credit Hours: 3
LEX 141 - Civil Litigation II Credit Hours: 3
LEX 150 - Commercial Law I Credit Hours: 3
LEX 280 - Ethics & Professionalism Credit Hours: 2
Major Electives Credit Hours: 12 *

Total: 34 Credit Hours

General Education Courses

Communication Credit Hours: 3 *
General Education Electives Credit Hours: 3 *

Total: 6 Credit Hours

Total Credits for Diploma: 40

*Recommended Elective & General Education Options for Diploma

Major Electives:

Take 12 credits:

ACC 111 - Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 3
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
LEX 151 - Commercial Law II Credit Hours: 3
LEX 160 - Criminal Law & Procedure Credit Hours: 3
LEX 170 - Administrative Law Credit Hours: 2
LEX 210 - Real Property I Credit Hours: 3
LEX 211 - Real Property II Credit Hours: 3
LEX 240 - Family Law Credit Hours: 3
LEX 250 - Wills, Estates, & Trusts Credit Hours: 3
LEX 260 - Bankruptcy and Collections Credit Hours: 3
WBL 111 - Work-Based Learning I Credit Hours: 1
WBL 112 - Work-Based Learning I Credit Hours: 2

Communication:

Take One:

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disc Credit Hours: 3
COM 231 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3

General Education Electives:

Take One:

HUM 115 - Critical Thinking Credit Hours: 3
MAT 110 - Math Measurement & Literacy Credit Hours: 3
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Credit Hours: 3
MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra Credit Hours: 4
POL 120 - American Government Credit Hours: 3
SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3

Note:

Admission to this diploma is only open to students who hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. An official undergraduate transcript must be on file with the College’s Office of Admissions and Records in order to register for an LEX course. This diploma is approved by the American Bar Association and the North Carolina State Bar.

Contact the program coordinator or department chair for specific requirements.