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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION<br />
This is not a four-year transfer program, it is not<br />
transferable for advanced standing in a law school, and<br />
is not designed to be a “pre-law” program. The<br />
Paralegal Studies Certificate is not equivalent to a law<br />
school (J.D. degree) program, and thus, does not serve<br />
as a preparation for the bar exam. See a counselor for<br />
transfer requirements to other institutions.<br />
PARALEGAL STUDIES CERTIFICATE<br />
Units Required: 36.0<br />
Students must complete a minimum of 36 units, with at<br />
least 15 units taken in residence at <strong>Victor</strong> <strong>Valley</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong>, with a minimum grade of “C” in all paralegal<br />
classes.<br />
Most Paralegal course descriptions may be found under<br />
Political Science.<br />
Group I — All of the following must be completed:<br />
POLS 130 Introduction to Paralegal Studies 3.0<br />
POLS 131 Fundamentals of Litigation for<br />
Paralegals 3.0<br />
POLS 133 Legal Ethics for Paralegals 3.0<br />
POLS 134 Family Law 3.0<br />
POLS 135 Tort Law for Paralegals 3.0<br />
POLS 136 Legal Writing for Paralegals 3.0<br />
POLS 137 Beginning Legal Research for<br />
Paralegals 3.0<br />
AJ 103 Criminal Law 3.0<br />
BADM 117 Legal Environment of Business 3.0<br />
Group II — At least 9 units of the following must be<br />
completed:<br />
AJ 102 Criminal Procedures 3.0<br />
AJ 104 Legal Aspects of Evidence 3.0<br />
BADM 101 Elementary Accounting<br />
OR 103 Principles of Accounting 3.0-4.0<br />
BRE 110 Legal Aspects of Real Estate I 3.0<br />
BET 104 Beginning Word Processing/Typing<br />
Word for Windows A/B/C 1.0-3.0<br />
ENGL 104 Critical Thinking and Composition 3.0<br />
OR PHIL 109 Introduction to Logic 3.0<br />
CMST 109 Public Speaking 3.0<br />
Associate Degree<br />
At this time, <strong>Victor</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>College</strong> does not offer an<br />
associate degree with a major in Paralegal Studies.<br />
Transfer<br />
To pursue a bachelor’s degree in this field, CSUSB has<br />
a program that might interest you. For the most up-todate<br />
information on this program and others, visit<br />
www.assist.org. Please stop by the Transfer Center in<br />
Building 55 or make an appointment with a counselor if<br />
you have questions.<br />
• California State University, San Bernardino<br />
Criminal Justice major, Paralegal Studies<br />
concentration<br />
PARAMEDIC<br />
See Emergency Medical Services<br />
PHILOSOPHY<br />
The study of philosophy is dedicated to reflection on the<br />
most fundamental concerns of human life. Students<br />
examine and assess the concepts and arguments<br />
expressed in writings of influential philosophers on such<br />
enduring themes as moral value, religious knowledge,<br />
political order, truth, and ultimate reality. Philosophical<br />
study assists students in developing such valuable and<br />
transferable skills as analytical reading and writing,<br />
creative and critical thinking, and sound judgment.<br />
Career Opportunities<br />
(Most careers require a bachelor’s or advanced degree.)<br />
Corporate Manager<br />
Ethics Consultant<br />
Lawyer<br />
Management Trainer<br />
Public Administrator<br />
Religious Leader<br />
Social Worker<br />
Teacher<br />
Writer<br />
Faculty<br />
Full Time<br />
Marc Skuster<br />
Milton Danielson - Emeritus<br />
Degrees and Certificates Awarded<br />
Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts<br />
Associate Degree<br />
No associate degree offered with a major in Philosophy.<br />
Philosophy courses may be used to fulfill requirements<br />
for an Associate in Arts degree with a major in Liberal<br />
Arts. See Liberal Arts for degree requirements for this<br />
major.<br />
Transfer<br />
To pursue a bachelor’s degree in this field, here are<br />
some schools that have programs that might interest<br />
you. For the most up-to-date information on these<br />
programs and others, visit www.assist.org. Please stop<br />
by the Transfer Center in Building 55 or make an<br />
appointment with a counselor if you have questions.<br />
• California State University, San Bernardino<br />
Philosophy major<br />
• University of California, Riverside<br />
Philosophy major<br />
PARALEGAL STUDIES • PARAMEDIC • PHILOSOPHY<br />
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