The Associate of Applied Science Degree Paralegal Program (AAS Degree) provides comprehensive preparation for a paralegal career. It provides a practical and intense study of a variety of areas of law and completes this experience through a well-rounded offering of general education classes. The AAS Degree can also lead directly to the Bachelor of Arts: Law and Business program for those interested in pursuing a related bachelor’s degree.
Students who have completed the Paralegal Certificate Program are automatically accepted into the A.A.S. Degree program along with their completed coursework and credits. Other students must hold a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent and pass an entrance exam in order to be accepted into this program.
Students may complete their degree in as little as 20 months by attending two evenings per week in the 100% online program. The paralegal degree consists of a total of 60 semester credit hours.
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This program is designed specifically for students working towards their first college degree. If you have already received an associate degree, a bachelor’s degree, or higher, the Paralegal Certificate Program is the best option for you.
| Required Paralegal Specialty Courses | Required General Education Courses |
|---|---|
| 24 Semester Credit Hours | 21 Semester Credit Hours |
| Introduction to Law and Ethics | English Composition I |
| Interviewing and Investigation | English Composition II |
| Legal Research and Writing | General Psychology |
| Civil Procedure | American Government I |
| Personal Injury | Introduction to Speech Communication |
| Corporate and Business Law | Anatomy & Physiology I |
| Family Law | Contemporary Math |
| Computers and the Law | |
| Elective Paralegal Specialty Courses | Select 5 | |
| 15 Semester Credit Hours | |
| Criminal Law and Procedure | Oil and Gas Law |
| Wills, Trusts and Probate | E-Discovery |
| Intellectual Property | Advanced Civil Procedure |
| Real Estate | Advanced Research and Writing |
| Immigration Law | Externship |
| Contracts | Certification Exam Preparation |
All students must take at least nine semester credits or the equivalent of legal specialty courses through synchronous instruction. The required synchronous instruction can take place through traditional classroom face to face instruction or through remote synchronous instruction that includes in real time faculty-to-student and student-to-student interaction.
| Paralegal Degree Tuition and Fees | |
|---|---|
| Tuition (60 semester hours @ $325/credit hour) | $19,500.00 |
| Registration Fee | 100.00 |
| Learning Resources | 900.00 |
| Student e-Services | 1,100.00 |
| Total | $21,600.00 |
800 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Suite 100
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800 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77042-1912
Call or Text: (713) 529-2778
Toll Free: 1-800-446-6931
