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2024-2025 Credit Course Catalog

Paralegal Studies Certificate

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Paralegal Studies Certificate Requirements

Curriculum Number: OCC 210

Program Core: 24 Credit Hours

CDM 110 - Computer Literacy for Windows 3 Credits
ENG 151 - Composition I 3 Credits
PAR 101 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies 3 Credits
PAR 102 - Legal Research and Writing 3 Credits
PAR 103 - Civil Litigation and Discovery 3 Credits
PAR 110 - Law Office Technology 3 Credits
PAR 122 - Real Property 3 Credits
PAR 123 - Family Law 3 Credits

Program Electives: 6 Credit Hours

BUS 241 - Business Law 3 Credits
CJS 115 - Criminal Law 3 Credits
PAR 120 - Tort and Insurance Law 3 Credits
PAR 121 - Contract Law 3 Credits
PAR 124 - Intellectual Property Law 3 Credits
PAR 125 - Estate Planning and Probate Law 3 Credits
PAR 255 - Paralegal Studies Internship 6 Credits

Total Certificate Credits: 30 Credit Hours

For more information, visit: www.mchenry.edu/paralegalcertificate

Other Certificate Requirements:

2.0 minimum GPA at MCC upon completion of program
A minimum of 15 credit hours must be completed at McHenry County College to receive the certificate.
Completion of graduation application
Completion of end-of-program assessment as directed by this department.

For more information contact the department chair: (815) 455-8944