As part of the Business Administration degree, Paralegal Studies practically prepares students to work in local law offices as a paralegal and office manager.
Curriculum covers litigation procedures, law office technology, legal research and writing and more. Students complete the requirements to become a Louisiana Notary and intern in a local law office.
SOWELA's Business Administration program offers students a well-rounded business education that prepares them for entry-level administration or supervisory positions. In addition to paralegal courses, students receive instruction in key business areas, such as marketing, management, ethics and accounting.
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| Course No. | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Total Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||||
| ITEC 1000 or OADM 1150 | Application Basics or Intro. to Software Applications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUSI 1030 | Introduction to Business | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUSI 2330 | Business Ethics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 15 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Semester 2 | ||||
| ECON 2020 | Microeconomics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUSI 2010 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUSI 2300 | Business Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 15 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Semester 3 | ||||
| BUSI 2320 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Concentration Course | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 15 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Semester 4 | ||||
| BUSI 2310 | Principles of Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Concentration Course | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Concentration Course | 0-3 | 0-3 | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 12-15 | 0-3 | 15 | ||
| AAS – Business Administration (60 credit hours) | ||||
| Course No. | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Total Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALG 1900 | Paralegal Studies I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PALG 1950 | Paralegal Studies II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PALG 2000 | Law Office Technology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PALG 2300 | Litigation Procedures | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PALG 2400 | Legal Research and Writing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PALG 2500 | Notary Studies and Exam Preparation | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PALG 2595 | Paralegal Studies Internship | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course No. | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Total Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITEC 1000 or OADM 1150 | Application Basics or Introduction to Software Applications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUSI 1030 | Introduction to Business | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUSI 2330 | Business Ethics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CTC - General Clerk | 9 | |||
| BUSI 2010 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ECON 2020 | Microeconomics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUSI 2300 | Business Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUSI 2310 | Principles of Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUSI 2320 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CTS - Management Trainee | 15 | |||
| Paralegal Studies Concentration | ||||
| PALG 1900 | Paralegal Studies I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PALG 1950 | Paralegal Studies II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PALG 2000 | Law Office Technology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PALG 2300 | Litigation Procedures | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PALG 2400 | Legal Research and Writing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PALG 2500 | Notary Studies and Exam Preparation | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PALG 2595 | Paralegal Studies Internship | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| TD – Business Administration (45 Credit Hours) | ||||
| Total Clock Hours | 675-765 | |||
CIP Code: 520101
Program Type: Associate of Applied Science
Program Length: 60 Semester Credits
Debbie Lejeune
Program Coordinator
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