This degree is approved by the American Bar Association. The Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies degree is designed to provide students with a solid foundation of professional legal studies leading to a career as a paralegal or legal assistant. The course work and accompanying credits in this program may be transferred to the Bachelor of Science or a professional certificate in Paralegal Studies if all other requirements for admission are met. This degree is offered and ABA-approved at the Los Angeles and Sherman Oaks campuses and housed within the School of Professional Studies.

1. Describe the role of the paralegal in the American legal system. 2. Analyze the basic issues of a legal problem. 3. Develop paralegal skills in investigation, legal research, and client and witness interviews. 4. Identify common paralegal tasks in substantive areas of the law. 5. Develop written and oral communication skills in a legal environment. 6. Explain how ethical standards generally apply to paralegals in the practice of law.