Program: Concentration in Paralegal Studies, B.S.I.S. - Samford University

2012-2013 Samford University Catalog

Apr 19, 2025

This concentration is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the legal field. Students who complete this program will earn an American Bar Association-approved paralegal certificate along with a B.S.I.S.

Required Courses

General Education Requirements: 48-49 Credits

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Paralegal Studies Concentration: 51 Credits

Paralegal Core: 18 Credits

MPPG 121 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies (3)
MPPG 123 - Legal Research and Writing (3)
MPPG 229 - Litigation (3)
MPPG 303 - Technology in the Law Office (3)
MPPG 311 - Corporate Law (3)
MPPG 410 - Advanced Paralegalism (3)

Paralegal Electives: 12 Credits

(choose four from the following)

MPPG 227 - Estates and Trusts (3)
MPPG 301 - Employment Law (3)
MPPG 302 - Environmental Law for Paralegals (3)
MPPG 304 - Family Law (3)
MPPG 306 - Debtor/Creditor Law (3)
MPPG 305 - Administrative Law for Paralegals (3)
MPPG 307 - Criminal Law (3)
MPPG 308 - Real Estate Law (3)
MPPG 309 - Legal Drafting and Transactions (3)
MPPG 310 - Torts (3)

Business: 18 Credits

MPAC 200 - Survey of Accounting (3)
MPCS 453 - Professional Communication (3)
MPEC 200 - Survey of Economics (3)
MPMG 300 - Survey of Management (3)
MPOL 315 - Workplace Diversity (3)
MPPI 401 - Business Ethics (3)

Capstone Course: 3 Credits

MPIS 401 - Senior Capstone (3)

General Electives: 28-29 Credits*

Total Required Credits: 128

* Acceptable transfer credits unused in other areas may apply here. Electives should be courses chosen to enhance required courses.

Suggested Electives: MPCN 341 , MPCN 481 , MPFI 300 , MPMG 471 , MPMK 300 .