Paralegal ATC

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Required Courses
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Paralegal ATC (4570)

Type of Award
ATC - Advanced Technical Certificate

Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/programs/Paralegal

Program Description

The Paralegal Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) is designed for students who have a bachelor's degree and are seeking further education in the field of paralegal studies. This program certificate renders the student eligible to obtain professional certification from the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) through the Certified Paralegal (CP) examination.

Course content includes legal concepts, legal writing and research, court systems, and business law. Course work prepares the student for employment as a paralegal in law-related occupations, including public and private law practice and/or corporate or government law-related activities.

Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes.

Admission Requirements
Have a bachelor's degree;
Complete an Application for Admission, located at
www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/Admissions-Applications.aspx.

Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses and earn 24 credits as listed in the catalog for this program.

Program Length
The program can be finished in one year if you attend full-time.

Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens campuses.

For More Information
Dr. Cary High, highc@PalmBeachState.edu, (561) 207-5150
Paralegal Studies Academic Advisor (561) 207-5340

To see when the course is offered, click the course number. To see a course description, click the course title.
Required Courses		Credits: 21
ENC1101	College Composition 1	3
PLA1003	Introduction to Paralegalism	3
PLA2229	Court System: Procedures and Pleadings II	3
PLA1104	Legal Writing and Research 1	3
PLA2114	Legal Writing and Research II	3
PLA2209	Court System: Procedures and Pleadings I	3
BUL2241	Business Law 1	3
or
BUL2242	Business Law 2	3
	Elective:	Credits: 3
	Any course with PLA prefix not otherwise used for program completion	3
Total Program Credits: 24

For individualized course sequence

Employment Opportunities
This certificate will qualify a student to sit for the National Association of Legal Assistants national exam to become a Certified Paralegal (CP). Upon qualifying, all Paralegal students are encouraged to take this exam.

Career Path Notes

Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
O-Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/