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 |
admissions@sunyulster.edu |
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.) |
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| Liberal Arts Distribution Click on the Course Number for the course description. |
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| 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 | |
| * Students should visit the SUNY website at: www.suny.edu/provost/generaleducation/CourseList/UlsterGERCourses.pdf to determine which courses fulfill the General Education requirements. | ||
| Individual Studies /Paralegal Suggested Sequence | ||
| Ulster County Community College | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Curriculum Click on the Course Number for the course description. |
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| 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 |
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| Ulster County Community College | ||
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Marist College | ||
| 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. | ||
