Program Overview
The 36 credit-hour Paralegal/Legal Assistant Studies certificate program is designed for students with a bachelor’s degree and appropriate writing and computer experience to enhance their college coursework. Program graduates may find employment opportunities in the judicial system, private law firms, state agencies, legal aid organizations, banks, title insurance companies, corporations and hospitals with corporate legal departments.
Program Note
In many states, paralegals and legal assistants can carry out any function that lawyers perform with three notable exceptions: setting legal fees, giving legal advice to clients, and representing clients in court proceedings. Paralegals and legal assistants work directly under an attorney’s supervision, unless otherwise authorized by statute, court rules or agency regulations permitting paralegals to provide assistance directly to the public.
Additional Program Information
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit www.kcc.edu/gainfulemployment/.
This program is approved by the American Bar Association.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
Choose three
General education
Total Credit Hours: 36
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
Spring semester
Summer term
Fall semester
| PLAS 1133 | Legal Research & Writing II | 3 Credits |
| PLAS 2113 | Legal Technology | 3 Credits |
| Elective | 3 Credits |
Spring semester
| PLAS 2413 | Paralegal Internship | 3 Credits |
| Electives | 6 Credits |
Program Cost
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
36 |
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| Tuition and fees - per credit hour |
$154.00 |
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$5,544.00 |
| Lab fees: |
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BSNS 1603 |
Business Communications |
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10.00 |
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PLAS 1103 |
Intro Paralegal/Legal Assistant Studies |
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25.00 |
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PLAS 1123 |
Legal Research & Writing I |
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25.00 |
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PLAS 1133 |
Legal Research & Writing II |
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25.00 |
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PLAS 1153 |
Law Office Management |
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25.00 |
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PLAS 1213 |
Civil Litigation |
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25.00 |
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PLAS 2113 |
Legal Technology |
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25.00 |
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PLAS 2213 |
Real Estate Law |
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25.00 |
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PLAS 2223 |
Estates, Trusts and Wills |
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25.00 |
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PLAS 2233 |
Criminal Litigation |
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25.00 |
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PLAS 2253 |
Corporate Law |
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25.00 |
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PLAS 2263 |
Family Law |
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25.00 |
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PLAS 2333 |
Laws of Evidence |
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25.00 |
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PLAS 2403 |
Special Topics Paralegal Studies |
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25.00 |
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PLAS 2413 |
Paralegal Internship |
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25.00 |
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360.00 |
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360.00 |
| Books: |
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BSNS 1603 |
Business Communications |
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130.35 |
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BSNS 1653 |
Business Law |
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126.05 |
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PLAS 1103 |
Intro to Paralegal/Legal Asst. Studies |
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259.30 |
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PLAS 1123/1133 |
Legal Research & Writing I & II |
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201.95 |
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PLAS 1153 |
Law Office Management |
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115.35 |
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PLAS 1213 |
Civil Litigation |
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175.65 |
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PLAS 2113 |
Legal Technology |
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171.65 |
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PLAS 2213 |
Real Estate Law |
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162.00 |
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PLAS 2223 |
Estates, Trusts & Wills |
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185.00 |
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PLAS 2263 |
Family Law |
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175.95 |
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PLAS 2333 |
Laws of Evidence |
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238.00 |
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PLAS 2413 |
Paralegal Internship |
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69.35 |
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2,010.60 |
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2,010.60 |
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All BSNS courses: |
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Pocket dictionary |
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6.99 |
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Reference manual |
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10.95 |
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17.94 |
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17.94 |
| TOTAL |
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$7,932.54 |
| This program requires nine hours of electives. The total price does not include all costs associated with the electives. |
| All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices. |
Gainful Employment
The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Review the GE disclosure for the Legal Assistant Studies certificate.
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