Paralegal Studies - Associate of Applied Science

Associate of Applied Science

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate proper ethical behavior in a legal environment.
  2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the roles and relationships within a legal environment.
  3. Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies will be able to use appropriate software skills to draft legal documents.
  4. Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies will be able to apply legal terminology to draft legal documents.
  5. Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies will be able to identify basic principles and structures of the legal system in the law office.

Program of Study

1st Semester
CourseTitleCredits
BCIS-1305Business Computer Applications3
LGLA-1307Introduction to Law and Legal Profession3
LGLA-1355Family Law3
ENGL-1301Composition I3
HRPO-1311Human Relations3
2nd Semester
CourseTitleCredits
ENGL-2311Technical and Business Writing3
LGLA-1345Civil Litigation3
LGLA-2311Business Organizations3
LGLA-1353Wills, Trusts, and Probate Administration3
PSYC-2301General Psychology3
3rd Semester
CourseTitleCredits
LGLA-2303Torts and Personal Injury Law3
LGLA-1301Legal Research and Writing3
LGLA-2313Criminal Law and Procedure3
GOVT-2306Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics)3
LGLA-1351Contracts3
4th Semester
CourseTitleCredits
XXXX-X3XXLanguage, Philosophy, and Culture Elective3
or
XXXX-X3XXCreative Arts Elective3
LGLA-2309Real Property3
LGLA-2307Law Office Management3
LGLA-2380Cooperative Education: Legal Assistant/ Paralegal3
MATH-1332Contemporary Math (Quantitative Reasoning)3

Notes

BCIS-1305, ENGL-1301, LGLA-1307, LGLA-1355, HRPO-1311, ENGL-2311, LGLA-1345, LGLA-2311, LGLA-1353, LGLA-2303, LGLA-1301, LGLA-2313, LGLA-1351, LGLA-2309, LGLA-2307, and LGLA-2380: Grade of “C” or better is required for graduation.

XXXX-X3XX (Language, Philosophy & Culture Elective) and XXXX-X3XX (Creative Arts Elective): Students may take any course within this category of the TSC General Education Core Curriculum.

This information is provided as an example only. You will develop a personalized plan with your Success Coach and faculty advisor/mentor that reflects your goals and interests. You are required to meet with an advisor each semester to ensure you are on track for graduation. This document does not contain all the information you need to stay on track for graduation.

Credit Hours

Catalog year 2026-2027 Last checked against the catalog October 16, 2026 Official catalog page