Suggested Course Sequence

Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies

Access the complete curriculum for the BS, Paralegal Studies, from the Paralegal Studies Department section of the Daemen catalog.

Following is a suggested course sequence for your program; however, ACC225, CMP101, PAR210, PSC230 should be completed by the end of Year 2. Courses may be offered as indicated and/or at other times. Consult your Advisor for further direction and planning.

Course Loads

Maximum of 18 credits allowed for all semesters.

Year 1

First Year Seminar and Learning Communities are generally completed in the first year.

First Semester

  • CMP101 English Composition (3)
  • First Year Seminar (3)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth- Exploration) (3)
  • Free Elective (3)
  • Total Credits (12)

Second Semester

  • Learning Community (6)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth- Exploration) (3)
  • Gen Ed (Depth- Discovery I) (3)
  • Free Elective (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

Year 2

First Semester

  • ACC225 Financial Accounting (3) OR MIS280 Computer Studies & Problem Solving (3)
  • PAR210 Law for Society (3)
  • Free Elective (3)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth- Exploration) (3)
  • Gen Ed (Depth- Discovery II) (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

Second Semester

  • PAR340 Legal Communication (3)
  • PAR240 Intro to Legal Skills for General Practice (3)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth- Exploration) (3)
  • Gen Ed (Depth- Discovery III) (3)
  • Free Elective (6)
  • Total Credits (18)

Year 3

First Semester

  • PAR301 Legal Research and Writing (3)
  • PAR302 Law Office Computer Technology (3)
  • PAR303 Litigation (3)
  • BA202 Professional Branding and Responsibility (1)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth- Exploration) (3)
  • Free Elective (3)
  • Total Credits (16)

Second Semester

  • PAR250 Paralegal Clinic (3)
  • PAR350 Professional Responsibility & Ethics (3) OR PSC230 U.S. Judicial Process (3)
  • Paralegal Elective (3)
  • CMP311 Advanced English Composition (3)
  • Free Elective (6)
  • Total Credits (18)

Year 4

First Semester

  • PAR410 Advanced Research and Writing (3)
  • PAR450 Paralegal Internship (3)
  • Paralegal Elective (3)
  • Free Elective (6)
  • Total Credits (15)

Second Semester

  • Paralegal Elective (6)
  • PAR460 Paralegal Studies Senior Project (3)
  • Free Elective (3)
  • Total Credits (12)