Paralegal (PAR)
PAR 1115 | Introduction to Law
Lecture Credit: 3
Introduces the United States (U.S.) legal system, legal terminology and concepts, and a variety of substantive areas of law. This course covers the role of paralegals and issues facing paralegals within the U.S. legal system.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated college readiness in English (CCD.edu/CollegeReady)
PAR 1116 | Torts
Lecture Credit: 3
Focuses on tort law, including negligence, intentional torts, and strict liability.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated college readiness in English (CCD.edu/CollegeReady)
PAR 1117 | Family Law
Lecture Credit: 3
Emphasizes domestic relations law, including formation of marriage, dissolution of marriage and legal separation, child custody and support, adoption, and other family law issues.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated college readiness in English (CCD.edu/CollegeReady)
PAR 1118 | Contracts
Lecture Credit: 3
Examines the basic principles of contract law.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated college readiness in English (CCD.edu/CollegeReady)
PAR 1125 | Property Law
Lecture Credit: 3
Focuses on real estate law, ownership, sale, leasing, financing and government regulation of land.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated college readiness in English (CCD.edu/CollegeReady)
PAR 1126 | Administrative Law
Lecture Credit: 3
Introduces administrative and regulatory agencies, their jurisdiction, rule-making and decision-making processes.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated college readiness in English (CCD.edu/CollegeReady)
PAR 2075 | Special Topics
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
Prerequisite: This course may require prerequisites or permission of instructor
Note: Special topics courses range from 0-12 credits and vary in learning type. Please see your program chair for more information about your options.
PAR 2080 | Internship
Internship Credit: 3
Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor.
Prerequisite: PAR 1115, PAR 2201, PAR 2211 and PAR 2212 with a grade of C or better
PAR 2085 | Independent Study
Independent Study Credit: 0-12
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated college readiness in English (CCD.edu/CollegeReady)
PAR 2089 | Capstone
Lecture Credit: 3
Emphasizes a synthesis of the information and skills that students learned throughout their paralegal studies.
Prerequisite: PAR 1115, PAR 2201, PAR 2211 and PAR 2212 with a grade of C or better
PAR 2201 | Civil Litigation
Lecture Credit: 3
Presents fundamental concepts and procedures of civil litigation, including the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. This course explores the paralegal's role in civil litigation.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated college readiness in English (CCD.edu/CollegeReady)
PAR 2202 | Evidence
Lecture Credit: 3
Introduces the state and federal Rules of Evidence and application within the trial process.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated college readiness in English (CCD.edu/CollegeReady)
PAR 2205 | Criminal Law
Lecture Credit: 3
Introduces basic concepts of criminal law and criminal procedure, including federal laws, Colorado state statutes, and Rules of Procedure.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated college readiness in English (CCD.edu/CollegeReady)
PAR 2206 | Business Organization Law
Lecture Credit: 3
Emphasizes the federal, state, and local laws impacting business
organizations. This course focuses on the creation, maintenance, and dissolution of the major types of business organizations.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated college readiness in English (CCD.edu/CollegeReady)
PAR 2208 | Probate and Estates
Lecture Credit: 3
Provides an understanding of the creation and administration of an estate, including wills and trusts and the probate process.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated college readiness in English (CCD.edu/CollegeReady)
PAR 2209 | Constitutional Law
Lecture Credit: 3
Explores the powers of the federal and state governments and the three branches of the federal government, as allocated and defined by the United States Constitution. This course also examines the individual freedoms and protections outlined in the U.S. Constitution.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated college readiness in English (CCD.edu/CollegeReady)
PAR 2210 | Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and The Law
Lecture Credit: 3
Explores the historical relationship between American law and the LGBTQIA+ community in the United States. This course focuses on legal issues facing sexually minoritized peoples and the application of current law to legal cases.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated college readiness in English (CCD.edu/CollegeReady)
PAR 2211 | Legal Research
Lecture Credit: 3
Introduces the student to basic legal research tools, including statutes, digests, case law, citations, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and online data bases.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated college readiness in English (CCD.edu/CollegeReady)
PAR 2212 | Legal Writing
Lecture Credit: 3
Introduces and cultivates the practice, content, and conventions of legal writing in the United States.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated college readiness in English (CCD.edu/CollegeReady)
PAR 2216 | Employment Law
Lecture Credit: 3
Examines the common law and statutory development of employment law in the United States. This course focuses on current issues prevalent within employment law.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated college readiness in English (CCD.edu/CollegeReady)
PAR 2217 | Environmental Law
Lecture Credit: 3
Covers state and federal laws concerning the environment, including chemical safety laws, workplace safety, and hazardous waste.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated college readiness in English (CCD.edu/CollegeReady)
PAR 2218 | Bankruptcy Law
Lecture Credit: 3
Focuses on the federal and state laws and procedures involving bankruptcy.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated college readiness in English (CCD.edu/CollegeReady)
PAR 2220 | Cannabis Law
Lecture Credit: 3
Introduces cannabis policy and regulatory application in the American legal system.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated college readiness in English (CCD.edu/CollegeReady)
PAR 2227 | Immigration Law
Lecture Credit: 3
Explores the historical evolution of immigration law within the United
States. This course examines contemporary immigration law and policy in the United States.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated college readiness in English (CCD.edu/CollegeReady)
