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LEGAL STUDIES CERTIFICATE: CERTIFICATE [CAREER PROGRAM]

Academic Plan Code: BUSOC 0174
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP): 22.0302
*Financial Aid Eligible Program*

Total Credit Hours: 38

PROGRAM COURSES

TITLES

Credit Hours

LEGAL 110

INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL STUDIES

3

LEGAL 112

LEGAL RESEARCH I

3

LEGAL 113

LEGAL RESEARCH II

3

LEGAL 114

FAMILY LAW

3

LEGAL 115

WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

3

LEGAL 116

CIVIL LITIGATION

3

LEGAL 117

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

3

LEGAL 118

LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT

3

LEGAL 120

LEGAL MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

2

LEGAL 215

BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND PRACTICE

3

LEGAL 260

LEGAL ASSISTANT INTERNSHIP

3

ELECTIVE COURSES

TITLES

CREDIT HOURS

APPROVED ELECTIVES *

6

* CRJ 111, 225, 227, 230.

Recommended Course Sequence

semester

courses

1st Semester

LEGAL 110; LEGAL 112; LEGAL 116; LEGAL 117; LEGAL 215

2nd Semester

LEGAL 113; LEGAL 114; LEGAL 115; LEGAL 118; Approved Elective

Summer Semester

LEGAL 120; LEGAL 260; Approved Elective

Department Contact Information

Business, Legal, and Information Systems
East Peoria Campus, Technology Center, Room 205
(309) 694-5558