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Paralegal

Associate of Applied Science Degree

School of Criminal Justice


Program Details
This program is designed to prepare students for a career as a legal assistant or paralegal.  Career opportunities would include employment by an individual or institution performing legal work for which a lawyer is responsible. Students develop professional competence and the specialized skills necessary to effectively communicate and solve issues under the supervision of an attorney.

The program prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigation, record-keeping and review, and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney.  This includes instruction in legal research, drafting discovery and other legal documents, courthouse procedures, and legal specializations.

Graduates of the program can pursue entry-level positions in the public and private sector and contribute to the advancement of the legal profession.   Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as provided by law. 
Total Credit Hours: 96
Please see the Harrison College Course Catalog for a list of courses for this program.
Available at these campuses: Indianapolis - Downtown, Online

* The number of "estimated total quarters" for each program assumes you are enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours per quarter) throughout the entire program. Students taking more than 12 credit hours in a quarter will finish in fewer quarters; likewise, students taking fewer than 12 credit hours in a quarter may require additional quarters. Transferred credits from previous colleges, testing out of classes, and successfully completing classes (avoiding having to repeat a class) may also affect program length.

Career & Skills Related Details
Possible Job Titles
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau are charged with collecting and reporting data on total U.S. employment across the full spectrum of SOC major groups. Occupations are classified based on work performed and on the skills, education, and/or training needed to perform the work at a competent level. The link below includes possible job titles, SOC codes, National and Indiana State Median Incomes, and links to O*Net for additional job title information. This information was aggregated from O*Net and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Paralegal Job Titles and SOC Codes

Skills, Tasks & Knowledge of the Job
  • Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
  • Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.
  • Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
  • Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.
  • File pleadings with court clerk.

Typical Work Environments


The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is used to classify workers into occupational categories in order to collect statistical data. Information regarding the SOC system or specific SOC codes can be found on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' website.

Curriculum Details
Course Number
Course Name
Credit Hours
Professional Electives
ELE1000
4
Professional
PL1000
4
PL1010
4
PL1050
4
PL1100
4
PL1200
4
PL1210
4
PL2100
4
PL2200
4
PL2210
4
PL2220
4
PL2300
4
PL2310
4
PL2350
4
PL2550
4
General Education Courses
COM1050
4
ELE2501
4
MAT1500
4
PSY2000
4
SPC1010
4
Foundation
CD2600
2
CPU1000
4
CPU2120
4
INF1100
2
PSY1050
4

Elective Course Details

General Education Electives

  
 

Behavioral or Social Science Elective

4

Professional Electives (select one)

  

PL2230
PL2340
PL2370

Bankruptcy Law and Debtor Creditor Relations
Business Organizations
Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning

4
4
4


The following pertains to the Professional courses PL2550 or PL2500:  Students enrolled through the online division must complete the capstone in place of the Internship/Externship.
Tuition & Fees Details

Tuition: $355 per credit hour
*Additional charges and fees may apply. Please refer to the Harrison College Catalog for more information.

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