Program Title
Paralegal A.S.
TOPs Code
Paralegal (140200)
Projected Start Date
2018-08-15
Program Description
Program Description
The Paralegal Studies program is intended to prepare students for employment as paralegals in various legal sectors. The terms "paralegal" and "legal assistant" are often used interchangeably to refer to persons who are qualified through education, training, or work experience, and are employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency, or other entity in a capacity or function that involves the performance of substantial legal work under the direction and supervision of a licensed attorney. Tasks performed by a paralegal include, but are not limited to, case planning, development, and management; legal research; interviewing clients; fact gathering and retrieving information; drafting and analyzing legal documents; collecting, compiling, and utilizing technical information to make a recommendation to the supervising attorney. The Paralegal Studies program emphasizes practical application and the development of up-to-date paralegal related job skills, in addition to teaching legal theory. The program is designed to enhance the ability of students to reason, understand and apply correct principles of law by teaching research, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Graduates of the program will possess skills to enter the paralegal profession. It also allows those already working as paralegals to improve their understanding of the paralegal profession. Pursuant to California law, students who earn a degree or certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution and complete sufficient coursework may work as paralegals. Chaffey College’s Paralegal Studies program meets and exceeds those requirements. Chaffey College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Paralegal students are required to complete enough coursework to satisfy the state mandate. The Associate of Science degree in Paralegal Studies is appropriate for students who do not have a college or university degree.
Enrollment Completer Projections
Enrollment & Completer Projections for Paralegal A.S.
2015/16 # SECTIONS 2015/16 COMPLETERS 2016/17 # SECTIONS 2016/17 COMPLETERS
BUSL 28A (BUS 28A) 17 605 8 225
BUSL 28B (BUS 28B) 3 92 2 53
BUSL 400 0 0 2 40
BUSL 401 0 0 1 14
BUSL 402 (BUSPL 402) 1 21 0 0
BUSL 403 (BUSPK 403) 1 21 2 40
BUSL 404 (BUSPL 404) 1 32 0 0
BUSL 405 new course 2/17 new course 2/17
BUSL 406 new course 2/17 new course 2/17
BUSL 10 2 40 1 16
BUSL 50 0 0 0 0
BUSL 407 new course 3/17 new course 3/17
BUSL 408 new course 2/17 new course 2/17
BUSL 409 new course 2/17 new course 2/17
BUSL 410 (BUS 410) 1 36 0 0
BUSL 411 new course 2/17 new course 2/17
BUSL 412 new course 2/17 new course 2/17
BUSL 413 new course 2/17 new course 2/17
BUSL 435 0 0
Degrees and Certificate Awards
BUSPL Cert. 29 NA