Paralegal Studies with Criminal Justice Emphasis - AAS Degree Plan

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PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Paralegal Studies with Criminal Justice Emphasis degree is designed to help prepare a person to perform duties requiring a knowledge of substantive and procedural law under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney, or to perform duties for government agencies, courts or other employers that benefit from the paralegal’s ability to gather and organize information and to understand legal issues. The criminal justice emphasis allows the student to focus on criminal law and is specifically designed to help prepare the student for paralegal work in a law firm specializing in criminal defense, a public defender’s office, a prosecutor’s office, a probation department, court or other government agency that would benefit from the paralegal’s knowledge of criminal law and procedure.

 

Freshman Year - Fall

Freshman Year - Spring

Sophomore Year - Fall

SOPHOMORE YEAR - Spring

 

Sophomore Year - Approved Major Emphasis Electives

 

Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website.