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B.P.S. in Paralegal Studies

Degree Requirements

The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.

General Education

Requirement Hours Description
First Year Writing I 3 Complete Hon 101, Writ 100 or Writ 101 with a passing grade.
First Year Writing II 3 Complete one of the following courses with a passing grade: Liba 102, Writ 102 or Hon 102.
Engl 250 3 Complete Engl 250 with a passing grade.
3 hrs Arts Appreciation 3 Complete 3 hours in the area of fine or performing arts. Choose from art history, music, dance, and theatre arts. Studio and workshop courses cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. Acceptable freshman or sophommore-level courses are: AH 101, AH 102, AH 201, AH 202; Music 101, Music 102, Music 103, Music 104, Music 105; Dance 200; and Theatre 201.

General Education II

Requirement Hours Description
Pol 101 3 Complete Pol 101 with a passing grade.
Csci 103/191/192 3 Successfully complete one of the following courses: Csci 103, Csci 191, or Csci 192.
Spch 102 or 105 3 Complete Spch 102 or Spch 105 with a passing grade.
6 hrs history 6 Complete 6 hours in History coursework with a passing grade.
6 hrs modern/ancient language 200+ 6 Successfully complete at least 6 hours at the 200 level or above in one modern or ancient language.
6 hrs math 115+ 6 Successfully complete 6 credit hours of Math (Math 115 or higher). Neither Math 245 not Math 246 can be used to fulfill the math requirement.
6 hrs literature 200+ 6 Complete 6 credit hours of literature at the 200 level or higher.
6-8 hrs science 6 Complete 6-8 hours of natural science courses with labs from the following areas: biology, chemistry, geology, physics, or astronomy.
2 science labs 8 Successfully complete at least two science laboratory courses. Courses may be chosen from the departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Geology and Geological Engineering, or Physics and Astronomy.
3 hrs social science 3 Successfully complete 3 credit hours of social science chosen from the following areas: anthropology, sociology, economics, psychology or political science.

Major Requirements

Requirement Hours Description
LA 201 3 Complete LA 201 with a passing grade.
LA 204 3 Complete LA 204 with a passing grade.
LA 205 3 Complete LA 205 with a passing grade.
LA 303 3 Complete LA 303 with a passing grade.
LA 304 3 Complete LA 304 with a passing grade.
LA 305 3 Complete LA 305 with a passing grade.
LA 308 3 Complete LA 308 with a passing grade.
LA 401 3 Complete LA 401 with a passing grade.
LA 402 3 Complete LA 402 with a passing grade.
LA 405 3 Complete LA 405 with a passing grade.
LA 406 3 Complete LA 406 with a passing grade.
LA 490 3 Complete LA 490 with a passing grade.
LA 495 3 Complete LA 495 with a passing grade.
3 hrs Paralegal Studies electives 3 Successfully complete an additional 3 credit hours in Paralegal Studies (LA).
The policies and regulations contained in this online University of Mississippi Catalog are in effect for the current or selected semester. The catalog is not a contract, but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change the fees, rules, and schedules for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. Implicit in each student’s enrollment with the university is an agreement to comply with university rules and regulations, which the university may modify to exercise properly its educational responsibility.