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 (68 hours) count toward the baccalaureate requirements. After transferring the legal assisting credits, the bachelor of science student needs to complete 22 hours of the General Education Program requirements and 36 hours of the Business Core.
Suggested schedule:
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Course #
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Course Name
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Cr
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Semester 1
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BULA 1010
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Introduction to Legal Assisting
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3
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ENGL1101 OR ENGL 1102
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Discourse and Composition OR Discourse and Composition
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3-5
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GOVT 2250
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Introduction to Political Science
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3
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BULW 2500
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Business Law I
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3
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BULA 2640
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Computer Applications and the Law
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3
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MATH XXXX
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Math 1010 or Higher
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3
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Total
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16-18
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* Note: If taking ENGL 1101, take either GOVT 2250 in later semester.
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Semester 2
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BULA 2510
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Legal Research & Writing I
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3
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BULW 2600
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Business Law II
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3
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ENGL 1105
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Composition & Argument
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3
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MATH 1500
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Statistics
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3
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PSYC 1101
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Introduction to Psychology
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3
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Total
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15
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Semester 3
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BULA 2520
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Legal Research & Writing II
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3
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MATH 1700
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Finite Math***
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3
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BULA 2630
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Intro to Contracts/Restitution
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3
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BULA 2650
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Family Law
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3
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BUAC 2010 OR BUAC 1010
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Intro to Financial Accounting or Accounting Principles 1
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3-4
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Total
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15-16
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Semester 4
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BULA 2790
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Legal Assisting Practicum
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2
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BULA 2660
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Wills, Trusts & Estate Admin.
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3
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BULA 2700
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Evidence
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3
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ECON 2201
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Principles of Microeconomics
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3
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SOCI 1101 OR SOSC 1110
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Introduction to Sociology OR Foundations of Sociology
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3
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BUAC 2030 OR BUAC 1020
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Intro Managerial Accounting Principles or Accounting Principles 2
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3-4
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Total
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17-18
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Semester 5
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ECON 2202
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Principles of Macroeconomics
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3
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BUMG 3550
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Quantitative Methods
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3
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BUMG 3100
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Management Principles
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3
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BULA 2690
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Criminal Practicum/Criminal Pro.
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3
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NTSC 1110
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Scientific Reasoning/Methodology
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3
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ARTH XXXX
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Fine & Performing Arts
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3
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Total
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18
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Semester 6
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NTSC XXXX
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Natural Science Lab
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4
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BUMG 3850
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Productions/Operations Mgt.
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3
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PHIL 3320
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Ethics in Public/Private Life
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3
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BUMK 3100
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Marketing Principles
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3
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BUMG 2900
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Professional Communications
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3
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Total
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16
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Semester 7
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BUFI 3450
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Managerial Finance
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3
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BUOA XXXX
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Elective
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3
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IDST XXXX
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Western Cultural Perspective
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3
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ANTH XXXX
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Non-Western Cultural Perspective
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3
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BULA 2610
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Tort Law: Personal Injury Lit.
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3
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Total
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15
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Semester 8
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BUMG 4850
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Business Policy & Strategy
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3
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IDST 4490
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Senior Seminar
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3
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BULA 2620
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Introduction to Civil Litigation
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3
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Total
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9
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IMPORTANT: (Please read carefully. Consult your advisor if you do not fully understand.)
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(a) Courses listed for NATURAL SCIENCE and CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES fulfill the Option 1 requirement of the GEP.
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See Catalog for Option 2 requirements.
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(b) Students planning to pursue graduate degrees are strongly advised to take MATH 1900 as an elective.
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BSBA students should NOT take MATH 1100.
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*** Math 1700 has a prerequisite of Math 1020
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