Special note to applicants for the Post-Baccalaureate program: Those applying to the Post-Baccalaureate program in Paralegal Studies must also send a copies of all transcripts directly to the Director of the program in addition to sending transcripts to the admissions office. This will expedite the ability of post-baccalaureate students to register for courses. Transcripts should be sent to:

Dr. Jarrod Tudor, Director
Paralegal Studies program
113 Bowman Hall (Office G)
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio 44240

Curriculum for Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies

CATEGORY I: MUST COMPLETE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING LEGAL SPECIALTY COURSES

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• PLST 18000 Introduction to Paralegal Studies
• PLST 28001 Legal Research and Writing
• PLST 28004 Principles and Practice of Litigation
• PLST 36792 Internship in Paralegal Studies: 3 hours
  

CATEGORY II: MUST COMPLETE SIX COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: 18 HOURS

• PLST 28003 Family Law & Procedure
• PLST 28007 Estate & Probate Administration
• PLST 35001 Environmental Law
• PLST 35003 Health Law
  
• PLST 35005 Labor and Employment Law
• PLST 35007 Energy and Natural Resources Law
  
• PLST 38002 Contract Law
  
• PLST 38003 Administrative Law & Process
• PLST 38004 Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  
• PLST 38005 Tort Law
• PLST 38006 Applied Legal Research & Litigation
• PLST 48300 Laws of Corporations and Other Associations
• PLST 48401 Patent Law
  
• PLST 48402 Copyright and Trademark Law

TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS = 30

Minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA required for graduation.