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California Regional Consortia

Paralegal Studies AA

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Submitter's Information

Name

Gabrielle Poorman

Title

Faculty

Region

South Central Coast

College

Antelope Valley College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Gregory Borgman

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Paralegal Studies AA

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Paralegal (140200)

Projected Start Date

08/18/25

Catalog Description

This program is provided to teach the skills necessary to be an active paralegal professional in the modern legal services provider system. The student will learn the basic forms of litigation, the preparation of legal documents, the ethics of the legal profession, basic computer and application software, legal research, and all the functions necessary to assist attorneys in the service of their clients. After successfully completing the course, the student may identify themselves as a Paralegal in compliance with California Business & Professions Code 6450.


Enrollment Completer Projections

Based on the Chancellor's Data Mart site, we project that 250 students will enroll in this program, and 11 students will complete it annually. 


Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • A.A. Degree (A)
Program Goal

The paralegal program will equip students with essential legal research, writing, and organizational skills crucial for effective support in a law firm. Through practical coursework, students learn to manage case files, draft legal documents, and understand courtroom procedures.


Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

30

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

30

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

A paralegal degree program at Antelope Valley College aligns with its philosophy

by offering a transformative education that equips students with essential legal skills

for career advancement. It reflects the college's mission by fostering student success

and inclusivity while promoting values like academic excellence and integrity. The

program also contributes to workforce development and preparing students for the

legal workplace.


This program requires students to complete the following courses to complete the

certificate:

Take the following required program coursework

  • PARL100 Introduction to Law and Ethics, 3 Units
  • PARL101 Civil Litigation I, 3 Units
  • PARL102 Civil Litigation II, 3 Units
  • PARL103 Contracts, 3 Units
  • PARL104 Torts, 3 Units
  • PARL105 Family Law, 3 Units
  • PARL109 Legal Research and Law Office Technology, 3 Units
  • PARL110 Legal Analysis and Writing, 3 Units
  • Choose six units of program electives from the following:
    • PARL106 Real Property, 3 Units
    • PARL107 Wills, Trusts, and Probate, 3 Units
    • PARL108 Criminal Litigation, 3 Units
Program Requirements

The following is the recommended sequence, which shows the program course requirements and considers the CalGETC GE requirements for the AA. This sequence involved collaboration with curriculum representatives, subject matter experts, and our articulation officer. We hope this recommended sequence will give students an understandable and attainable path for their educational journey.

Semester 1

CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
AREA 1 Group A GEEnglish Composition3Semeters # 1 inYear 1
PARL 100Introduction to Law and Ethics3Semeters # 1 inYear 1
AREA 3 Arts and Humanities3Semeters # 1 inYear 1
Area 2Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning3Semeters # 1 inYear 1
General ElectiveGeneral Elective3Semeters # 1 inYear 1


Semester 2

General ElectiveGeneral Elective3Semester 2 in Year 1
Area 4Social and Behavioral Sciences3Semester 2 in Year 1
PARL 105Family Law3
Semester 2 in Year 1
Area 1 Group BOral Communication and Critical Thinking3Semester 2 in Year 1
General ElectiveGeneral Elective3Semester 2 in Year 1


Semester 3

PARL 104Torts3Semester 3 in Year 2
PARL 101Civil Litigation I3

Semester 3 in Year 2

PARL 109Legal Research and Law Office Technology3Semester 3 in Year 2
PARL 103Contracts3Semester 3 in Year 2

Choose a Program Elective:

  • PARL106
  • PARL107
  • PARL108

Choose a Program Elective:

  • Real Property
  • Wills, Trusts, and Probate
  • Criminal Litigation

3Semester 3 in Year 2


Semester 4

Area 6
Ethnic Studies
3Semester 4 in Year 2
Area 5
Natural Sciences
3Semester 4 in Year 2
PARL102
Civil Litigation II
3Semester 4 in Year 2
PARL110
Legal Analysis and Writing
3Semester 4 in Year 2

Choose a Program Elective:

  • PARL106
  • PARL107
  • PARL108

Choose a Program Elective:

  • Real Property
  • Wills, Trusts, and Probate
  • Criminal Litigation
3Semester 4 in Year 2

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Submission Details

Published at

11/04/24 - 12:39 PM

Status

Recommended

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Gabrielle Poorman   ·  11/04/24

Thank you all for taking the time to review this new program that we hope to offer students and our community. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Gabrielle Poorman