Business Administration - Legal Assisting Concentration BS

2+2 for students who complete the Legal Assisting Technology Program

This program is designed for students who have completed the associate degree in legal assisting at Shawnee State and who wish to attend law school or to pursue any career—either traditional or nontraditional—which requires paralegal skills or a paralegal background. Some examples of career opportunities for graduates of our program are internal revenue officer, clerk of courts, veterans claims examiner, and computer litigation support.

Further, the business background, coupled with the legal assisting concentration, enables the graduate to secure employment in the business sector. The graduate may desire employment outside of the traditional law firm setting or legal environment. Many businesses, such as corporations, insurance companies, or banking institutions, may provide employment opportunities for graduates. Small businesses also utilize individuals who possess a business background. The federal and state governments offer a wide array of employment possibilities for graduates, as well. The addition of the business courses with the legal assisting concentration may greatly enhance the employment possibilities for a graduate who possesses such a degree.

All required courses in the associate degree legal assisting program (69 hours) count toward the baccalaureate requirements. After transferring the legal assisting credits, the bachelor of science student needs to complete 25 hours of the General Education Program requirements and 51 hours of the Business Core.

Degree Requirements

General Education Program	31 Hours
PHIL 3320 is required. Either SOSC 1110 or SOCI 1101 are required to fulfill the Social Sciences component. The Quantitative Reasoning component is satisfied by MATH 1500. Further information is listed in the General Education Program or can be obtained from the dean’s office.
Required Nonbusiness Courses	9 Hours
Business Core Courses	36 Hours
Legal Assisting Curriculum	44 Hours
Elective	6 Hours

Total Hours Required	126 Hours

Required Nonbusiness Courses (9 Hours)

Business Core Courses (36 Hours)

Legal Assisting Curriculum (44 Hours)

Bachelor Degrees

Special Notes

Students must complete—at Shawnee State— at least 12 credit hours in their majors. The 12 hours must be taken at the 3000 or 4000 level. In the case of the BS natural science, at least 8 of the 12 upper division hours must be in the first concentration.
General Electives Elective hours are not limited to any particular area of study and can be earned in science to enhance the major or to complete requirements for a minor. Courses from all departments of the University can be used to satisfy the electives requirements. Electives should include courses in the arts and humanities. Coherent groups of courses are encouraged and should be chosen with the student’s career objectives and personal interests in mind. Consultation with your faculty advisor is highly recommended so that electives can be an important component of your educational experience.