SIU Degree Pathway for Paralegal Studies

Transfer Guide

Learn more about transferring to SIU to earn your bachelor's in Paralegal Studies after earning your AAS Paralegal Studies at Harper College.

Harper College Courses

AAS Paralegal Studies - 61 Hours

ENG 101 (3hrs) - Composition
Eng 103 (3hrs) - Tech & Report Writing
MTH 101 (4hrs) - Quantitative Literacy (Higher level MTH courses accepted)
PSY 101 (3hrs) - Intro to Psychology
SOC 101 (3hrs) - Intro to Sociology
PSC 101 (3hrs) - American Politics and Government
Elective (3hrs) - Humanities
PLS 101 (3hrs) - Intro to Paralegal Studies
PLS 103 (3hrs) - Litigation
PLS 105 (3hrs) - Family Law
PLS 110 (3hrs) - Law Office Technology
PLS 115 (3hrs) - Legal Research & Writing
PLS 123 (3hrs) - Real Property Law
PLS 201 (3hrs) - Tort Law
PLS 202 (3hrs) - Estate Planning
PLS 205 (3hrs) - Contract Law
PLS 208 (3hrs) - Internship in Paralegal Studies
PLS 210 (3hrs) - Corporate and Securities Law
PLS 216 (3hrs) - Ethics, Legal Writing & the Law Office
PLS 221 (3hrs) - Bankruptcy Law

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Courses

BS Paralegal Studies (PLST) - 59-62 hours

CMST 101 (3hrs) - Intro to Oral Communication
Elective (3hrs) - Physical Science
Elective (3hrs) - Life Science
Elective (3hrs) - Fine Arts
Elective (3hrs) - Multicultural
PARL 300A (3hrs) - Research & Writing I
PARL 300B (3hrs) - Research & Writing II
PARL 310 (3hrs) - Civil Procedure
PARL 350 (3hrs) - Family Law
PARL 405 (4hrs) - Advanced Internship
Paralegal Electives (3-6hrs) - Select 1-2 from program list
Electives (25hrs) - Ensure 42 senior level hours total

Total Hours to Bachelor Degree: 120-123 Hours

Careers

Salary Range: $51,700 - $55,300

Possible Careers:

Paralegal
Legal Assistant
Legal Support Staff
Case Manager
Legal Administrator
Law Office Manager

Additional careers possible with post-baccalaureate degree

Attorney at Law

Disclaimer: You are encouraged to use this transfer guide when planning your progress towards degree completion. Following a transfer guide does not guarantee admission into the listed program. Information is attempted to be kept current; however, any curriculum changes reflected in the Undergraduate Catalog override the information on this guide. Contact your Academic Advisor for assistance in interpreting this guide.