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Science and Technology: Legal Studies Concentration

For those with an associate degree, or the equivalent amount of credit hours, the B.S. in science and technology: legal studies option takes into special consideration those who've been in the workforce and have difficulty attending traditional classes.

The unique subject matter included in the curriculum attracts a wide array of students and is applicable to a variety of fields. Paralegals, court clerks and support personnel, future law students, real estate practitioners, business people, and a host of other professionals will find the subject matter both practical and challenging. In addition, each student has the ability to tailor the program to suit his or her individual needs, after a required core is fulfilled.

The online nature of the course is an added attraction to this outstanding program. Distance or web-based learning affords educational opportunities to students too often forgotten by institutions of higher learning.

Get a description of each of Cal U's legal studies courses from our Course Catalog.

Below is a recommended framework of courses for completing the degree in four years.

Bachelor of Science in Science and Technology: Legal Studies Concentration: 120 Credits

Discipline Concentration36 hours

CodeCourseCredits
LAW 300The Paralegal Profession3
LAW 310Legal Research & Writing3
LAW 320Litigation & Trial Evidence3
LAW 330Criminal Law for Paralegals3
LAW 340Family Law3
LAW 350Real Estate Law3
LAW 360Law, Business & the Workplace3
LAW 370Administrative Law3
LAW 380Estates and Trusts3
LAW 390Bankruptcy3
LAW 400Constitutional Law for Paralegals3
LAW 410Law and Ethics3

Paralegal Electives24 hours

CodeCourseCredits
LAW 499Internship3-6
LAW 420Law and Conflict Resolution3
LAW 430Elder Law3
LAW 440Immigration Law3
LAW 450Labor and Employment Law3