Paralegal Studies, Certificate (1757)
Program Coordinator
Julia F. Shadoan, julie.shadoan@wku.edu, (270) 745-2539
Program Requirements (21 hours)
This pre-professional certificate combines legal theory and professional skills preparing graduates for immediate employment or advancement within the field. The certificate can be earned as part of a degree program or as a stand-alone credential. Students are required to complete a minimum of nine hours of legal specialty credits in synchronous format. It requires completion of 15 hours of legal specialty core courses and 6 hours of legal specialty course electives as follows:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Specialty Core Courses (15 hours) | ||
| PLS 225 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| PLS 200 | Legal Ethics | 3 |
| PLS 250 | Legal Research and Writing I | 3 |
| PLS 291 | Criminal Law and Procedure | 3 |
| PLS 393 | Civil Procedure | 3 |
| Legal Specialty Elective Courses (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Choose 2 PLS courses except PLS 200, PLS 225, PLS 250, PLS 291, PLS 294, PLS 324, PLS 375, PLS 393, or PLS 400 | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |