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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.

Program Outcomes

At the completion of the AS Individual Studies Degree program, a student will be able to

Produce college‐level papers/essays and oral presentations, demonstrate the ability to research a topic and develop cogent, well-supported arguments;
Apply quantitative reasoning skills, and analyze data. Apply algebra, arithmetic, and geometry to problem solving;
Understand hypothesis development, evaluation of evidence, data collection, and experimentation and apply scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences;
Analyze and develop arguments in their own or others work and use basic research techniques to locate, evaluate, and synthesize information from a variety of sources;
Demonstrate knowledge of the conventions and methods of at least four of the humanities or social science areas of the SUNY General Education requirements;
In addition all graduates will use the 24‐30 credit s of open electives in the Individual Studies component to customize a specialized career or transfer track or to sample various disciplines in order to discover the career or transfer program best suited to their interests and abilities.

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, The Gary and Janaki Math Center, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.

For more information contact Admissions.