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