Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2014-2016 Catalog Program: Individual Studies/Paralegal, A.S. Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Individual Studies/Paralegal, A.S.Associate in Science Degree/Certificate ProgramHegis Code: 5699 Program DescriptionThe 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. Student Learning OutcomesAt the completion of the AS Individual Studies Degree program, a student will be able to
Employment PotentialAccording 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
Developmental Assistance AvailableFor 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 Informationadmissions@sunyulster.edu |
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Curriculum | ||||
Liberal Arts Distribution | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
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ENG 101 - College English I 3 cr. | ||||
ENG 102 - College English II 3 cr. | ||||
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COM 103 - Oral Communication 3 cr. or | ||||
COM 105 - Public Speaking 3 cr. | ||||
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LIB 111 - Information Literacy 1 cr. | ||||
MAT 105 - College Algebra 3 cr. or higher‐level math course 3‐4 cr. | ||||
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All courses must be selected from the SUNY General Education Course List. | ||||
No more than two courses per category may count as General Education Courses.(However, in the case of one or two credit courses, such as courses in applied music, the limit is a total of six credits.)
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Total Liberal Arts (including General Education) Distribution Credits 37‐39* ENG 101 is a pre/corequisite for all history and 200‐level sociology courses. | ||||
Marist College | ||||
Paralegal courses taken at Marist College total 24 credits | ||||
Minimum Total Credits 60The minimum number of total credits (SUNY Ulster & Marist College) required for graduation is 60. | ||||
Note:Through advisement, students will also fulfill General Education Requirements. | ||||
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