Legal Studies to Legal Studies
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Wilmington 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. Wilmington University's baccalaureate degree program in Legal Studies emphasizes the knowledge, skills, and values needed to become a competent and ethical professional working in the legal services industry. It provides sound preparation for students aspiring to further study law or for those wishing to enter the legal field as a paralegal or legal assistant working under the supervision of an attorney. Additionally, students will gain a solid foundation for careers in other areas, including government, human resources, and banking.
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)
First Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| PLG 170 | Introduction to Legal System | 3 |
| OAT 157 | Word Level I | 3 |
| MAT 152 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Legal Elective* | 3 |
| 16 | ||
Second Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Legal Elective* | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Legal Elective* | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Legal Elective* | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Third Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 124 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| ACC 101 | Accounting I | 3 |
| PLG 280 | Legal Research & Writing | 3 |
| ECO 111 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Technical Elective** | 3/4 |
| XXX XXX | Legal Elective* | 3 |
| 18/19 | ||
Fourth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POL 111 | Political Science | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Legal Elective* | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Legal Elective* | 3 |
| PLG 290 | Paralegal Internship | 4 |
| 13 | ||
Legal Studies (Bachelor's Degree - Wilmington University)
Fifth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CTA 326 | Integrated Excel into Business Problem Solving | 3 |
| LES 200 | Legal Ethics | 3 |
| LES 226 | Legal Writing | 3 |
| LES 350 | Interviewing & Investigation | 3 |
| PHI 310 | The Art of Rational Thinking | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Sixth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LES 440 | Advanced Litigation | 3 |
| MAT 308 | Inferential Statistics | 3 |
| ORG 304 | Survey of Human Dynamics | 3 |
| LES 280 | Civil Procedure (or LES Elective if student took PLG 273) | 3 |
| LES XXX | Approved Legal Studies Elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Seventh Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LES 390 | Advanced Legal Writing | 3 |
| LES XXX | Approved Legal Studies Elective | 3 |
| LES XXX | Approved Legal Studies Elective | 3 |
| LES XXX | Approved Legal Studies Elective | 3 |
| LES XXX | Approved Legal Studies Elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Eighth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LES XXX | Approved Legal Studies Elective | 3 |
| LES XXX | Approved Legal Studies Elective | 3 |
| LES XXX | Approved Legal Studies Elective | 3 |
| LES XXX | Approved Legal Studies Elective | 3 |
| LES 491 | Capstone: Virtual Experience in Legal Studies | 3 |
| 15 | ||
* CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF 7 LEGAL ELECTIVES (21 credits) PLG 160, PLG 172, PLG 175, PLG 270, PLG 271, PLG 273, PLG 274, PLG 276, PLG 285
** CHOOSE 1 TECHNICAL ELECTIVE (3 credits) With Advisor's Approval ACC 162, BIO 100, OAT 151, OAT 152, OAT 159, OAT 240, OAT 258, CLT 110, SPA 133, SPA 136
Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as provided by the law. Students must take a minimum of 9 semester credits of legal speciality courses through traditional on campus face-to-face or synchronous web conferencing class instruction. The Legal Studies program at Wilmington University requires a minimum of 120 credits for graduation. The Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Legal Studies is designed to prepare students to enter the legal field as a paralegal or legal assistant working under the supervision of an attorney in the public, private, or governmental sectors. Students must take a minimum of 18 credits of "legal speciality" courses to earn a degree in legal Studies. The 18 credits may be satisfied with a combination of transfer courses and courses taken at Wilmington University. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Dover: (302) 857-1772
Georgetown: (302) 259-6665
Wilmington University
Dover, Delaware: (302) 734-2594
Georgetown, Delaware: (302) 856-5780
New Castle, Delaware: (877) 967-5464