B.S. in POLS Paralegal
B.S. in Political Science with a concentration in Paralegal Studies
General Education Requirements - 34 hours
- See page 15 of the undergraduate catalog for requirements.
- Remember you need two WR courses and two CD courses.
A&S Requirements - 13 - 15 hours
- Gen 101 (Orientation)
- Humanities or Natural Sciences 300 + electives (6 hours)
- Foreign Language (6-8 hours or proficiency credit)
Supporting courses - 12 hours
- Economics 201 and 202
- Math 107 or 180 **Note: These courses can double-count to fulfill General Education requirements.
- Philosophy 211 or 311 **Note: PHIL 211 can double-count to fulfill General Education requirements.
Political Science ‘Required’ Courses - 12 hours
- Pols 201, 202, or 299
- Pols 390
- Pols 325 or 326 ** Note: These courses cannot double-count as a required course and an elective.
- Pols 495 (WR) **Note: This course can double-count to fulfill General Education requirements.
Political Science and Paralegal Areas - 46 hours
- Law and Jurisprudence (9 hours):
Pols 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 320, 332, 337
**Note: POLS 332 can double-count to fulfill General Education requirements. - Public Policy (6 hours):
Pols 325, 326, 333, 336, 338, 405, 426, 505
**Note: POLS 325 & 326 cannot double-count as a required course and an elective. - Electives in Political Science (3 hours)
- Paralegal Concentration (13 hours):
Para 101, 102, 203, 390, 399 - Paralegal Electives (15 hours)
NOTE: This degree program satisfies requirements for an AA in Paralegal Studies. In order to receive the AA the student must apply for both the BS & AA degrees.
Effective Fall, 2006

