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70 Doña Ana Community CollegeCore Requirements for LPN and ADN7 creditsengl 111g Rhetoric and Composition 4psy 201g Introduction to Psychology 3Related Requirements for LPN and ADNorORORorOR20–22 creditsmath 120 Intermediate Algebra 3C EP 110g Growth and Development 3biol 253 Human Anatomy (4)7–8+ biol 254 Human Physiology (3)BIOL 225 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)+ biol 226 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)hndshndsahsbiol+ biolbiol+ biolbiol+ biol163251225219311L221221L311311LNutrition for HealthHuman NutritionNutrition for Health OccupationsPrinciples of Public Health Microbiology (3)General Microbiology Lab (2)Introductory Microbiology (3)Introductory Microbiology Lab (1)General Microbiology (3)General Microbiology Lab (2)Common Technical Requirements for LPN and ADN 29 creditsnurs 130 Foundations of Pharmacology 3nurs 134 Nursing Skills 3nurs 136 Foundations of Professional Nursing 6nurs 147 Adult Health I 6nurs 148 Physical Assessment 2nurs 149 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 3nurs 224 Maternal/Child Nursing 6Additional Technical Requirements for ADN15 creditsnurs 226 Adult Health Nursing II 6nurs 234 Community Health Nursing 1nurs 235 Nursing Leadership and Management 2nurs 236 Nursing Preceptorship 6Paralegal StudiesAssociate of Applied Science Degree(575) 527-7642If you have an interest in the law and how it affects individuals and societyas a whole, then a career as a paralegal could be an excellent choicefor you. Paralegals enjoy the intellectual challenge of assisting attorneysin finding legal solutions for their clients’ problems.A precise description of the paralegal’s role is found in the New MexicoSupreme Court’s definition in the Rules Governing Paralegal Services(Rule 20-102A), which states that a paralegal is one who:1 contracts with or is employed by an attorney, law firm, corporation,governmental agency or other entity2 performs substantive legal work under the supervision of a licensedattorney who assumes professional responsibility for the final workproduct3 meets one or more of the education, training or work experiencequalifications set forth in Rule 20-115 NMRA of these rules34–5In these same Rules, the Court’s examples of substantive legal work include,“case planning, development and management; legal research andanalysis; interviewing clients; fact gathering and retrieving information;drafting legal documents; collecting, compiling, and utilizing technicalinformation to make an independent decision and recommendation tothe supervising attorney; and representing clients before a state or federaladministrative agency if that representation is authorized by law” (Rule20-102B NMRA).The DACC Paralegal Studies program focuses on developing skills necessaryto perform substantive legal work. Examples of courses leading to thatend include Litigation, Legal Research and Writing, Interviewing and Investigation,Virtual Law Office, Legal Ethics, and Torts. Through classroominstruction (including practical exercises and assignments), computer labpractice, and an internship/cooperative experience, students gain essentialskills, as well as a broad background in many different areas of law.Graduates of the Paralegal Studies program are eligible to apply to takethe national certification examination offered by the National Associationof Legal Assistants (NALA). Those who successfully complete this two-dayexam are designated Certified Legal Assistants (CLA).The employment outlook for paralegals is good. Program graduates areemployed with private firms, various courts, community legal services,state and federal governmental agencies (e.g., Human Services Departments,public defenders, and district attorneys), as well as a variety ofbusinesses.Associate Degree (69–76 credits)NOTE: Students must pass ENGL 111G, ENGL 203G, and all PL S courseswith a minimum grade of C. Courses with course prefixes appearing in italicsare identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces(main) Campus.Core/General Education Requirements19 creditsengl 111G Rhetoric and Composition 4engl 203G Business and Professional Communication 3comm 265G Principles of Human Communication 3math 120 Intermediate Algebra3or bot 106 Business Mathematicsphil 211g Informal Logic 3psy 201G Introduction to Psychology3ororsocbmgt101G240Introductory SociologyHuman RelationsRelated/Professional Requirements16–17 creditsacct 252 Financial Accounting3or bot 120 Accounting Procedures Ibmgt 201 Work Readiness and Preparation (2)1–2or bmgt 202 Career Management (1)bot 101 Keyboarding Basics 3bot 211 Information Processing I 3c s 110 Computer Literacy3or oecs 105 Introduction to Microcomputer Technologygovt 100g American National Government 3Technical/Major Requirements34–40 creditspl s 160 Legal System for the Paralegal 3pl s 161 Legal Terminology 3pl s 162 Virtual Law Office 3pl s 190 Criminal Law for the Paralegal 3pl s 200 Legal Ethics for the Paralegal 2