Paralegal
Public Safety & Legal Services Pathway
CCD.edu/Paralegal
Community College of Denver currently offers two Associate of Applied Science degrees in paralegal.
- Paralegal
- Paralegal Transfer
- Paralegal Transfer- Criminal Justice and Public Affairs
- Paralegal Transfer- Public Administration
Paralegal
The Associate of Applied Science in paralegal prepares you for entry into the paralegal field or to transfer into a 4 year degree. Emphasis is placed on practical skills such as interviewing, research and document drafting.
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Meet minimum assessment scores or prerequisites required for general education courses in the program.
COURSE MAP
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| COM 1150 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PAR 1115 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| PAR 2201 | Civil Litigation | 3 |
| MAT 1260 | Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 | 3 |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| SOC 1002 | Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| PAR 2202 | Evidence | 3 |
| PAR 2211 | Legal Research | 3 |
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Criminal Law | ||
| Employment Law | ||
| Probate and Estates | ||
| Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and The Law | ||
| Bankruptcy Law | ||
| Cannabis Law | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| PAR 2209 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| PAR 2212 | Legal Writing | 3 |
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Torts | ||
| Family Law | ||
| Contracts | ||
| Property Law | ||
| Administrative Law | ||
| Complete PC Word Processing: Word | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Criminal Law | ||
| Business Organization Law | ||
| Probate and Estates | ||
| Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and The Law | ||
| Environmental Law | ||
| Employment Law | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Torts | ||
| Family Law | ||
| Contracts | ||
| Property Law | ||
| Administrative Law | ||
| Introduction to PC Applications | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| PAR 2080 | Internship | 3 |
| PAR 2089 | Capstone | 3 |
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Torts | ||
| Family Law | ||
| Contracts | ||
| Property Law | ||
| Administrative Law | ||
| Introduction to PC Applications | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Criminal Law | ||
| Business Organization Law | ||
| Probate and Estates | ||
| Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and The Law | ||
| Environmental Law | ||
| Complete PC Word Processing: Word | ||
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Music Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Humanities: Early Civilization: GT-AH2 | ||
| Intro to Philosophy: GT-AH3 | ||
| Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Paralegal Transfer
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in paralegal transfer degree is an agreement between CCD and the University of Colorado Denver. The following courses are all required. Once you complete these degree requirements, you will have completed your lower-division general education requirements and will be eligible to transfer to the University of Colorado Denver as a junior in sociology or political science in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences or as a criminal justice major in the School of Public Affairs.
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Meet minimum assessment scores or prerequisites required for general education and paralegal courses in the program.
COURSE MAP
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| PAR 1115 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| COM 1150 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| MAT 1260 | Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 | 3 |
| PHI 1012 | Ethics: GT-AH3 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PAR 2201 | Civil Litigation | 3 |
| PAR 2202 | Evidence | 3 |
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| SOC 1002 | Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| Choose One Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1~GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Intro to Political Science: GT-SS1 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| PAR 2211 | Legal Research | 3 |
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Torts | ||
| Family Law | ||
| Contracts | ||
| Property Law | ||
| Employment Law | ||
| Complete PC Word Processing: Word | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Criminal Law | ||
| Business Organization Law | ||
| Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and The Law | ||
| Immigration Law | ||
| Bankruptcy Law | ||
| Cannabis Law | ||
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Astronomy with Lab: Planetary Systems: GT-SC1 | ||
| Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Biological Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Science of Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GTAH1~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Music Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Humanities: Early Civilization: GT-AH2 | ||
| Intro to Philosophy: GT-AH3 | ||
| Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| PAR 2209 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| PAR 2212 | Legal Writing | 3 |
| Choose One Paralegal Course | 3 | |
| Torts | ||
| Family Law | ||
| Criminal Law | ||
| Employment Law | ||
| Probate and Estates | ||
| Environmental Law | ||
| Choose One History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 | |
| Western Civilization: Antiquity-1650: GT-HI1 | ||
| Western Civilization: 1650-Present: GT-HI1 | ||
| U.S. History to Reconstruction: GT-HI1 | ||
| U.S. History Since the Civil War: GT-HI1 | ||
| US History Since 1945: GT-HI1 | ||
| 20th Century World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1~GTSC2)) | 3 | |
| Astronomy II with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Astronomy of Ancient Cultures: GT-SC2 | ||
| Historical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Geology of National Parks GT-SC2 | ||
| Introduction to Human Disease: GT-SC2 | ||
| Principles of Animal Biology: GT-SC2 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| PAR 2080 | Internship | 3 |
| PAR 2089 | Capstone | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 67 | |
Paralegal AAS Transfer to UCD Criminal Justice and Public Affairs
If you're considering a career in law or criminal justice, take a look at this program offering a smooth transition from Community College of Denver's Paralegal Transfer Associate of Applied Science program to University of Colorado, Denver's Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice program. This agreement provides support for students enrolled in the Denver Direct Pathways (DDP) who are nearing graduation or already preparing for it. It presents an excellent opportunity to pursue your academic aspirations seamlessly.
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Meet minimum assessment scores or prerequisites required for general education and paralegal courses in the program.
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| PAR 1115 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| SOC 1002 | Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| MAT 1260 | Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 | 3 |
| PHI 1012 | Ethics: GT-AH3 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| PAR 2201 | Civil Litigation | 3 |
| PAR 2202 | Evidence | 3 |
| PAR 2211 | Legal Research | 3 |
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Astronomy with Lab: Planetary Systems: GT-SC1 | ||
| Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Science of Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| PAR 2209 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| PAR 2212 | Legal Writing | 3 |
| HIS 2015 | 20th Century World History: GT-HI1 | 3 |
| CRJ 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| CRJ 2030 | Criminology | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| PAR 2080 | Internship | 3 |
| PAR 2089 | Capstone | 3 |
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Intercultural Communication: GT-SS3 | ||
| 20th Century World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| World Mythology: GT-AH2 | ||
| Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
| Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2 | ||
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Intercultural Communication: GT-SS3 | ||
| Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3 | ||
| World Mythology: GT-AH2 | ||
| Comparative Religions: GT-AH3 | ||
| Women in World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC2) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Human Disease: GT-SC2 | ||
| Principles of Animal Biology: GT-SC2 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
PARALEGAL AAS TRANSFER TO UCD PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
If you're considering a career in public administration, take a look at this program offering a smooth transition from Community College of Denver’s Paralegal Transfer Associate to the University of Colorado Denver's Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration. This agreement provides support for students enrolled in the Denver Direct Pathways (DDP) who are nearing graduation or already preparing for it. It presents an excellent opportunity to pursue your academic aspirations seamlessly.
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Meet minimum assessment scores or prerequisites required for general education and paralegal courses in the program.
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| PAR 1115 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| SOC 1002 | Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| MAT 1260 | Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 | 3 |
| PHI 1012 | Ethics: GT-AH3 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| PAR 2201 | Civil Litigation | 3 |
| PAR 2202 | Evidence | 3 |
| PAR 2211 | Legal Research | 3 |
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Astronomy with Lab: Planetary Systems: GT-SC1 | ||
| Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Science of Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| PAR 2209 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| PAR 2212 | Legal Writing | 3 |
| HIS 2015 | 20th Century World History: GT-HI1 | 3 |
| CRJ 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| CRJ 2030 | Criminology | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| PAR 2080 | Internship | 3 |
| PAR 2089 | Capstone | 3 |
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Intercultural Communication: GT-SS3 | ||
| 20th Century World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| World Mythology: GT-AH2 | ||
| Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
| Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2 | ||
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Intercultural Communication: GT-SS3 | ||
| Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3 | ||
| World Mythology: GT-AH2 | ||
| Comparative Religions: GT-AH3 | ||
| Women in World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC2) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Human Disease: GT-SC2 | ||
| Principles of Animal Biology: GT-SC2 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
Public Safety & Legal Services Pathway
CCD.edu/Paralegal
Paralegal
The paralegal certificate prepares you with the job-entry skills for the general paralegal field. Emphasis is placed on practical skills such as interviewing, researching and document drafting. This certificate transfers fully to the Associate of Applied Science degrees in paralegal.
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Meet minimum assessment scores or prerequisites required for general education courses in the program.
COURSE MAP
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| PAR 1115 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| PAR 2201 | Civil Litigation | 3 |
| PAR 2202 | Evidence | 3 |
| PAR 2211 | Legal Research | 3 |
| PAR 2212 | Legal Writing | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PAR 2209 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| PAR 2080 | Internship | 3 |
| PAR 2089 | Capstone | 3 |
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Complete PC Word Processing: Word | ||
| Torts | ||
| Family Law | ||
| Contracts | ||
| Employment Law | ||
| Administrative Law | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Criminal Law | ||
| Business Organization Law | ||
| Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and The Law | ||
| Environmental Law | ||
| Bankruptcy Law | ||
| Cannabis Law | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
