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Whether you are a graduate of Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) or another accredited paralegal program, this bachelor’s degree program has been designed for you! If you are interested in beginning your paralegal studies, CALS offers both a Paralegal Certificate and an Associate of Applied Science Degree Paralegal Program whose credits transfer directly into this bachelor’s degree.
Students begin where their previous studies ended by transferring in prior credits from their paralegal certificate* or degree program and then taking only those courses necessary to satisfy the bachelor’s degree requirements. Combined with one’s previous paralegal education and training, graduates of this bachelor’s degree program will be ready for more opportunities that come their way.
Those interested in pursuing this bachelor’s degree program are encouraged to submit their application and then schedule a time to meet with an admissions representative for a consultation.
* Programs must be accredited to be eligible for credit transfer
| Course Level Requirements | Semester Credit Hours | Included in AAS Degree Program |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Occupational Courses | 42 | 30 |
| Lower Division (1000/2000) Law electives | 9 | 9 |
| Upper Division (3000/4000) Law electives | 9 | 0 |
| Upper Division (3000/4000) Business electives | 12 | 0 |
| Academic General Education Courses | 30 | 21 |
| Other Required Courses | 6 | 0 |
| Additional Electives (Law and/or Business) | 12 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 120 | 60 |
| Required Core Courses | General Education Courses | Lower Division Law Electives |
|---|---|---|
| (42 Semester Credit Hours) | (30 Semester Credit Hours) | (9 Semester Credit Hours | 3 Courses) |
| Introduction to Law and Ethics | English Composition I | Interviewing and Investigation |
| Criminal Law and Procedure | English Composition II | Wills, Trusts and Probate |
| Legal Research and Writing | Introduction to Sociology | Intellectual Property |
| Corporate and Business Law | Introduction to Speech Communication | E-Discovery |
| Civil Procedure | Contemporary Mathematics | Immigration Law |
| Computers and the Law | General Psychology | Advanced Civil Procedure |
| Contracts | American Government I | Advanced Research and Writing |
| Personal Injury | Anatomy & Physiology I | Oil and Gas Law |
| Family Law | Principles of Economics | |
| Real Estate Law | Comparative Politics | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Accounting Principles | ||
| Business Communication | ||
| Management | ||
| Upper Division Law Electives | Upper Division Business Courses | Other Required Courses |
| (9 Semester Credit Hours | 3 Courses) | (12 Semester Credit Hours | 4 Courses) | (18 Semester Credit Hours | 6 Courses) |
| Administrative Law | Marketing | Introduction to Criminal Justice |
| Bankruptcy Law | Business Ethics | Criminology |
| Legal Ethics | Human Resources | |
| Employment Law | Finance | |
| Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties | Project Management | Students complete their program by selecting an additional 12 semester credit hours from Law and/or Business electives in addition to the criminal justice courses listed above. |
| International Business |
| Bachelor's Degree Tuition and Fees | |
|---|---|
| Tuition (120 sem. hours @ $375/credit hour) | *$45,000.00 |
| Registration Fee | 100.00 |
| Learning Resources | 1,400.00 |
| Student e-Services | 2,200.00 |
| Total | $48,700.00 |
* Students who have completed accredited certificate or associate degree programs at CALS or other institutions will be able to transfer credits to reduce the time and cost of the degree. Your admission representative can provide an individualized consultation and transcript evaluation.
For a detailed overview of the history and development of this program please see https://www.paralegal.edu/blog/bachelor-of-arts-law-and-business-degree
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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
