Individual Studies / Paralegal

Associate in Science Degree / Certificate Program

Hegis Code (Ind. Studies): 5699

Hegis Code (Paralegal): 5099

Admissions: 1-800-724-0833
ext. 5018 or 5022

NYSED Code(Ind. Studies): 80327

NYSED Code (Paralegal): 24756

Program Description
The purpose of the Individual Studies/Paralegal Jointly Registered Program with Marist College is to prepare students for employment and for transfer into a bachelor's degree program. Students complete the liberal arts requirements in two semesters at SUNY Ulster and their paralegal requirements in their third and fourth semesters at Marist College. Graduates of this program earn an Associate in Science in Individual Studies from SUNY Ulster and a Paralegal Certificate from Marist. They are qualified to enter the workforce as paralegals while pursuing higher education.

The curriculum is designed to provide students with a minimum of 36 credits in core liberal arts courses and 24 credits in law courses. The Marist Program is accredited by the American Bar Association, with courses offered through a flexible evening or weekend program.

Employment Potential
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, paralegal is expected to be among the 20 fastest growing professions in the U.S.economy. In addition to private law firms, corporate legal departments, insurance companies, real estate and title insurance firms, banks also hire paralegals. In the public sector, employment opportunities are expected to expand for paralegals in community legal service programs, consumer organizations, courts and other federal, state, and local government agencies.

Requirements for Program Entry

High School diploma or equivalent
Satisfactory placement in Entering Student Assessment

Developmental Assistance Available
For students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements, or who have other learning issues, extra assistance is readily available through SUNY Ulster's Learning Center, Times Square math lab, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.

For More Information
Kathleen Bruegging
Coordinator, Individual Studies
Office: Vanderlyn Hall, VAN 229
Phone: 800:724-0833, ext 5128 or
845:687-5128
E-mail: brueggik@sunyulster.edu

To print a copy of the Program Planning Sheet, click here. (If you need Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here to download a free copy.)
Liberal Arts Distribution Click on the Course Number for the course description.
Course Number	Description	Credits
ENG 101	College English I	3
ENG 102	College English II	3
LIB 111	Information Literacy	1
MAT 105 or higher	College Algebra or higher-level math course	3-4
Elective	Natural Science Elective	3-4
General Education Electives *	Chosen from four categories: Basic Communication, American history, Western Civilization, Other World Civilizations, Foreign Language, the Arts, or Social Sciences.	12
Liberal Arts Electives	Chosen from 200-level English, higher-level Mathematics, Natural Science, Humanities, or Social Science courses.	9-12
Total Liberal Arts Distribution Credits		36
Total Paralegal Courses at Marist College Credits		24

Individual Studies /Paralegal Suggested Sequence
Ulster County Community College
First Semester
Curriculum Click on the Course Number for the course description.
Course Number	Description	Credits
ENG 101	College English I	3
MAT 105	College Algebra or higher level math course	3-4
Electives *	General Education Electives	6
Electives	Liberal Arts Electives	6
Semester Credits		18-19
Second Semester
ENG 102	College English II	3
LIB 111	Information Literacy	1
Electives *	General Education Electives	6
Elective	Natural Science Elective	3-4
Electives	Liberal Arts Electives	6
Semester Credits		19-20
Marist College
Third Semester
PRLG 101	Introduction to Law	3
PRLG 210	Introduction to Legal Research and Writing	3
PRLG 311	Family Law	3
PRLG 312	Criminal Law	3
Semester Credits		12
Fourth Semester
PRLG 313	Real Property and Title Search	3
PRLG 422	Civil Litigation	3
PRLG 420	Wills, Trusts and Estates	3
PRLG 380	Business Law I	3
Semester Credits		12
Total Credits		60-63
NOTE: Through advisement, students will also fulfill General Education Requirements. * ENG 101 is a pre/co-requisite for all history courses and for all 200-level sociology courses.