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Paralegal AAS
Detroit Lakes, eCampus

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Developmental Courses
A student may be required to enroll in developmental courses in reading, writing and math. A student's scores on the Accuplacer assessment will determine enrollment in developmental courses. The purpose of developmental courses is to prepare students for the demands of a college-level curriculum. Credits may vary.
Course # Course TitleCredits
Required
ACCT1012 Prin of Bookkeeping3
- OR -
ACCT2211 Financial Accounting I 3
ACCT1120 Business Law3
ADML1126 Criminal, ADR, Appellate3
ADML2222 Legal Terminology2
CPTR1104 Intro to Computer Tech3
GSWS1102 Contemporary Career Search1
HRES1122 Human Resource Management3
PARA1101 Intro to Paralegal3
PARA1102 Research & Writing I3
PARA1106 Wills, Trusts & Probate3
PARA1110 Torts for Paralegal3
PARA1112 Legal Ethics for the Paralegal3
PARA2202 Research & Writing II3
PARA2204 Real Property3
PARA2210 Advanced Paralegal Practices3
PARA2212 Family Law3
MNTC Courses
ENGL1101 College Writing I
Goal: 1 * 		3
PSCI1130 State and Local Government
Goal: 5, 9 * 		3
PSCI2220 Intro to Constitutional Theory
Goal: 2, 5, 9 * 		3
- OR -
PSCI1120 American National Government
2, 5, 9		 3
PSYC1200 General Psychology
Goal: 5, 9 * 		3
SPCH1114 Intro to Public Speaking
Goal: 1 * 		3

MNTC Electives ...

3

Elective Credits ...

3

Total Credits: 66

* To complete an AAS degree, courses must be taken from at least 3 of the 10 MNTC Goal Areas.

This program prepares graduates for work under the supervision of an attorney with a focus on real estate, estate planning and probate and in a variety of other legal specialty areas, such as civil litigation and family law. Students will study theory as it applies to the law; research statutes, case law and court rules; and prepare legal documents. The student will also learn to analyze procedural and substantive legal problems, manage case loads and interview clients.
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Program outcomes

1. Analyze basic accounting principles.
2. Choose appropriate communication skills.
3. Evaluate computer technology
4. Develop critical thinking skills.
5. Discuss knowledge of law.
6. Evaluate office procedures.
7. Consider social responsibility.
8. Evaluate teamwork techniques.
9. Justify ethical behavior.
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Program accreditation

The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.
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