Paralegal/Legal Assistant, AS S0310 (Major Courses Only)
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This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.To speak with a counselor, please visit www.mtsac.edu/counseling or call the Counseling Department at (909) 274-4380
Suggested Sequence of CourseworkIndicates Courses Offered Online
Fall Semester (Year 1)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PLGL 30 | Intro to Paralegal/Legal | 3.0 |
| PLGL 31 | Legal Analysis & Writing | 3.0 |
| PLGL 33 | Civil Procedure | 3.0 |
| PLGL 34 | Law Office Procedures | 3.0 |
| PLGL 41 | Property Law | 3.0 |
| PLGL 42 | (or) Family Law | |
| PLGL 43 | (or) Wills and Trusts | |
| PLGL 44 | (or) Bankruptcy Law | |
| PLGL 48 | (or) Criminal Law & Procedures | |
| PLGL 49 | (or) Evidence Law | |
| BUSL 18 | (or) Business Law | |
| BUSL 19 | (or) Advanced Business Law | |
| Total: | 15.0 |
Plan is for those who already completed General Ed
Winter Semester (Year 1)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PLGL 37 | Tort Law | 3.0 |
| PLGL 39 | (or) Contract Law | |
| Total: | 3.0 |
Spring Semester (Year 1)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PLGL 32 | Advanced Legal Analysis & Writ | 3.0 |
| PLGL 35 | Law Office Technology | 3.0 |
| PLGL 38 | Employment/Ethical Issues | 3.0 |
| PLGL 37 | Tort Law | 3.0 |
| PLGL 39 | (or) Contract Law | |
| Total: | 12.0 |
PLGL 38 corequisite: PLGL 32, 35, 37, 39
PLGL 38 prerequisite: PLGL 31, 33, 34
Paralegal/Legal Assistant, AS (S0310)
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30
Total number of Units
Total Number of Units: 30
Program Notes
Degree requirements include reading competency. This requirement is met by attaining eligibility for READ 100. You may complete READ 90 or take the reading placement exam and earn a 65 or higher (eligibility for READ 100).
The American Bar Association does not recognize the following courses as meeting its definition of General Education: ARTB 14, ARTD 15A, ARTD 20, ARTD 25A, ARTS 30A, ARTS 40A, THTR 11, MUS 7, AD 3, COUN 5, and the physical well-being requirement. Students developing their educational plan should select another course from the Mt. SAC General Education area which will satisfy that area's General Education requirement. A paralegal shall perform work under the direction and supervision of an active member of the State Bar of California or other entity authorized under California law. A paralegal may not provide legal advice or engage in conduct that constitutes the unauthorized practice of law. (Business & Professions Code §§ 6450, 6451).
