UNIVERSITY CORE

University Core - English (9 hours)

• ENG 099 - Writing Proficiency Exam
• ENG 101 - English Composition

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• ENG 102 - English Composition

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• ENG 103 - Accelerated Composition

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• and one of the following Literature classes

• ENG 211 - World Masterpieces
• ENG 212 - Survey of British Literature
• ENG 213 - Survey of American Literature

University Core - History (6 hours)

• HIS 103 - World Civilization I
• HIS 104 - World Civilization II

• OR

• HIS 211 - History of the United States
• HIS 212 - History of the United States

University Core - Bible (6 hours)

• BIB 110 - Introduction to the Old Testament OR
• BIB 111 - An Intensive Analysis of the Old Testament

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• AND

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• BIB 120 - Introduction to the New Testament OR
• BIB 121 - An Intensive Analysis of the New Testament

University Core - Social Sciences (3 hours)

• Any PHI (Philosophy) course

• ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics
• GBU 151 - Business Skills for Life
• MLG 205 - Cross-Cultural Understanding
• PLS 201 - American National Government
• PSY 201 - Introduction to Psychology (General Psychology)
• SOC 205 - Sociology: An Introduction in Global Context

University Core - Science (4 hours)

Four hours of science are required, including one lecture with a corresponding lab.  Students are encouraged to choose from one of the following lab courses:

• BIO 103 - Human Biology AND
• BIO 104 - Human Biology Laboratory

• OR

• BIO 105 - Plants and People AND
• BIO 106 - Plants and People Laboratory

• OR

• BIO 111 - Biology I AND
• BIO 110 - Biology I Laboratory

• OR

• CHE 112 - Chemistry in American Life II

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• CHE 141 - General Chemistry I

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• PHY 151 - General Physics I

• OR

• PHY 251 - Fundamentals of Physics I

University Core - Mathematics (3 hours)

Any MAT course numbered 105 or higher, determined in consultation with the advisor.

• MAT 105 - Contemporary Mathematics OR
• MAT 111 - College Algebra with Applications OR

• Or higher, determined in consultation with the advisor.

University Core - Fine Arts (3 hours)

• ART 125 - Art Appreciation OR
• MUS 125 - Music Appreciation OR
• THE 125 - Introduction to Theatre

University Core - Physical Education (2 hours)

Two hours are required.  Recommended courses are KIN 123 - Fitness for Life (2 hours) or two (1 hour) PED activity courses.

• KIN 123 - Fitness For Life

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• Two (1 hour) PED activity courses

University Core - Chapel

Students at Mississippi College are required to complete chapel requirements based on the student classification at the time of enrollment as detailed below:

Students classified as ADP (Accelerated Degree Program) and students enrolled in online degree programs are exempt from chapel requirements.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (36 to 39 Hours*)

Paralegal Studies Courses (27 Hours)

• PLE 201 - Introduction to Law
• PLE 300 - Civil Litigation I
• PLE 301 - Civil Litigation II
• PLE 304 - Wills and Estates
• PLE 305 - Real Property Law
• PLE 320 - Family Law
• PLE 325 - Legal Research and Bibliography
• PLE 335 - Legal Writing
• PLE 400 - Law Office Management

Departmental Electives (9 Hours)

Complete 9 hours of PLE courses, which can include one 3-hour AJU course.  All must be 300-400 level courses.

MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18 HOURS)

A typical minor consists of 18 semester hours; however, some department minors may vary in terms of required semester hours.  The minor should be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor.

GENERAL ELECTIVES

Sufficient elective hours must be taken to meet the minimum hour requirement for graduation in this program.  Electives should be chosen in consultation with advisor.

TOTAL: 130 SEM. HOURS