BURLINGTON COUNTY COLLEGE
PARALEGAL PROGRAM
Associate of Applied Science (AAS.LEX)


2003-2005 CATALOG
COURSE REQUIREMENTS


           GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS                                    Credits

            Please see the 2003-5 Catalog  for allowable courses in each General Education category.

Written Communications 

 3 

Arts and Humanities

 3 

Social Sciences

 6 

Mathematics (MTH 107 or higher)

3

Natural Sciences

4

Computer Science

3

TOTAL CREDITS 

22

            PROGRAM COURSES                                                                     Credits

LEX 110  Introduction to Paralegal Studies 

 3 

LEX 111  New Jersey Legal Systems

  3 

LEX 112  Legal Writing

 3 

LEX 113  Legal Research and Library Use 

 3 

LEX 122  Family Law 

3

LEX 123  Bankruptcy Law

3

LEX 124  Real Property 

3

LEX 125  Comparative Business Entities

3

LEX 212  Civil Litigation Practice

3

LEX 214  Administration of Decedents’ Estates

3

LEX 225  Paralegal Skills and Practices 

3

LEX 235  Paralegal Internship

3

ACC 110 Principles of Financial Accounting I or

3

ACC 112 Principles of Financial Accounting I with Spreadsheets 

4

BUA 205  Business Law I

3

(Click here LEX Course Descriptions)

 

 Total

42-43

Total Required for Degree

64

Students who plan to complete a baccalaureate program should consult with the program director early in the enrollment process regarding transfer opportunities or with the receiving institution regarding the transfer of credits.



If you would like to contact program staff, please click on the e-mail address below.


Title

Name

E-Mail

       Program Director

Curt Cearfoss 

ccearfoss@bcc.edu

       Program Coordinator

       Peggy Maitland Henry 

mailto:phconsult@earthlink.net

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