Brandon James Hoover, J.D., Program Director
Technology 206
301-784-5300
https://www.allegany.edu/legal-studies/index.html
This curriculum is designed for the student interested in learning about the legal
field and various areas of law including criminal, family, contract, tort, and estate
law. Graduation from this program will provide students with both career and transfer
opportunities.
Students wishing to enter the workforce will graduate with the requisite knowledge
and skills to obtain employment in beginner level positions in certain government
offices or as an entry-level legal assistant/ paralegal. Students will also be prepared
for transfer to a four-year institution to complete their Bachelor's Degree in Legal
Studies or other Pre-Law related programs.
In order to graduate from the Legal Studies Program, the students must meet all college
academic requirements plus achieve a grade or "C" or better in each Legal Studies
(LEGL) and Criminal Justice (CRIM) course.
Successful completion of this program qualifies students to apply for an Associate
of Applied Science degree in Legal Studies.
Required Legal Studies Courses
| CRIM-101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice |
| CRIM-103 | Criminal Law |
| CRIM-203 | Ethics and Leadership in Criminal Justice |
| CRIM-205 or POSC-205 |
Introduction to American Constitutional Law (Political Science 205) or Introduction to American Constitutional Law (Criminal Justice 205) |
| LEGL-101 | Introduction to Legal Studies |
| LEGL-104 |
Litigation |
| LEGL-202 | Legal Research and Writing |
| LEGL-203 | Family and Estate Law |
| LEGL-204 | Real Property and Title Examination |
| LEGL-206 | Torts |
Required General Courses
| BUAD-110 | Business Professionalism and Ethics |
| BUAD-210 | Business Law |
| COMP-101 | Computer Literacy |
| COMP-221 | Office Applications I |
| ENG-101 | English Composition I |
| POSC-101 | American National Government |
| SPCH-101 |
Speech Communication |
Required Elective Courses
Please consult with your advisor or the Advising Center staff for selecting appropriate elective courses for graduation.
English Elective - 3 credits
Laboratory Science Elective - 4 credits
Mathematics Elective - 3 credits
LEGAL STUDIES
TWO-YEAR CAREER PROGRAM
PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT and/or RECOMMENDED TRANSFER
| FIRST SEMESTER | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| English 101 (English Composition I) | 3 |
| Computer Technology 101 (Computer Literacy) | 3 |
| Legal Studies 101 (Introduction to Legal Studies) | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| Political Science 101 (American National Government) | 3 |
| Total: | 15 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| Computer Technology 221 (Office Applications I) | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 101 (Introduction to Criminal Justice) | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 103 (Criminal Law) | 3 |
| Legal Studies 104 (Litigation) | 3 |
| Speech 101 (Speech Communication) | 3 |
| Total: | 15 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
| Business Administration 210 (Business Law) | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 203 (Ethics and Leadership in Criminal Justice) | 3 |
| English Elective | 3 |
| Legal Studies 203 (Family and Estate Law) | 3 |
| Political Science 205 / Criminal Justice 205 (Introduction to American Constitutional Law) | 3 |
| Total: | 15 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |
| Business Administration 110 (Business Professionalism and Ethics) | 2 |
| Lab Science Elective | 4 |
| Legal Studies 202 (Legal Research and Writing) | 3 |
| Legal Studies 204 (Real Property and Title Examination) | 3 |
| Legal Studies 206 (Torts) | 3 |
| Total: | 15 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 60 |
NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program.
