Legal Studies to Legal Studies
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Widener University.
Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree
Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
The Connected Degree 2+2 Curriculum
Delaware Tech's Paralegal associate degree program, which is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), prepares graduates to use a range of research methods and information to complete a variety of legal activities including producing the documents necessary for a functioning law office. To supplement classroom knowledge and applications, you'll be required to complete an internship allowing you to gain the valuable work experience that employers seek. As a graduate of the program, you'll be able to pursue career opportunities in federal, state and local governmental agencies, law firms, the court system, banks, insurance companies, private business, and corporations. Widener University's Bachelor of Science degree program in Legal Studies provides an in-depth learning experience essential to the paralegal profession, including classes in civil and criminal theory, legal writing, research skills, and procedure. Upon completion, you will earn both a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in legal studies and a paralegal certificate of completion. By consulting with your advisor in choosing legal electives, you can also earn a paralegal studies certificate of completion, at no additional cost, in one the following concentrations: Criminal law, Corporate law, Litigation, Health law, Estate administration law, Intellectual property law.
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Connected Degree Curriculum - Suggested Course Sequence
Legal Studies (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
Semester 1 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| ENG 101 | Critical Thinking and Academic Writing | 3 |
| PLG 170 | Introduction to Legal System | 3 |
| OAT 121 | Keyboarding | 4 |
| MAT 153 | College Math and Statistics | 4 |
| PLG XXX | Legal Elective* | 3 |
| 18 | ||
Semester 2 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Composition and Research | 3 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PLG XXX | Legal Elective* | 3 |
| PLG XXX | Legal Elective* | 3 |
| PLG XXX | Legal Elective* | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 3 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 124 | Oral Communications | 3 |
| ACC 101 | Accounting I or | 4 |
| ACC 100 | Intro to Accounting | 3 |
| PLG 280 | Legal Research & Writing | 3 |
| ECO 111 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Technical Elective** | 3/4 |
| BUS 275 | Portfolio/Experiential Learning | 3 |
| 18/20 | ||
Semester 4 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PLG XXX | Legal Elective* | 3 |
| PLG XXX | Legal Elective* | 3 |
| PLG XXX | Legal Elective* | 3 |
| PLG 290 | Intern Program | 4 |
| 13 | ||
Legal Studies (Bachelor's Degree - Widener University)
Semester 5 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LEI 212 | Ethics and the Law | 3 |
| LEI 238 | Computer Technology and the Law | 3 |
| POLS 101 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PHIL 110 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Math/Science Elective (Math 111 or above) | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 6 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 105 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| HIST XXX | Basic Level History Elective | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Math/Science Elective (Math 111 or above) | 3 |
| LEI 226 | Evidence | 3 |
| LEI XXX | Choice of required legal course or elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 7 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HUM XXX | Humanities (level 300 or above) | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Math/Science Elective (Math 111 or above) | 3 |
| LEI 110 | Legal Document Drafting | 3 |
| LEI 204 | Trial Process | 3 |
| LEI XXX | Choice of required legal course or elective | 3 |
| LEI XXX | Choice of required legal course or elective | 3 |
| 18 | ||
Semester 8 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC XXX | Social Science (200 level or above) | 3 |
| ASC 401 | Values Seminar | 3 |
| LEI XXX | Choice of required legal course or elective | 3 |
| LEI XXX | Choice of required legal course or elective | 3 |
| LEI XXX | Choice of required legal course or elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
* FOR TRANSFER TO WIDENER- Students may transfer a maximum of 9 classes or 27 credits from the following electives, which includes PLG 290 Intern Program: PLG 160, PLG172, PLG175, PLG270, PLG271, PLG273, PLG274, PLG 276, PLG 285. See your Advisor.
** FOR TRANSFER TO WIDENER- Choose either ACC 162 or SPA136. See your Advisor.
Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as provided by the law. The Bachelor of Science degree program in Legal Studies requires a minimum of 120 credits. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Dover: (302) 857-1772
Georgetown: (302) 259-6665
Widener University
Wilmington, Delaware (Legal Studies): (302) 477-2205
Chester, Pennsylvania (Continuing Studies): (610) 499-4282