Certificate in Paralegal Studies

First Year

Second Year

* Students must take PARLG 105 no later than Summer/Fall Intersession to enroll for Fall courses. If you have not completed PARLG 105 before Fall quarter, you must consult an advisor to select beginning courses.

** Three of the following courses: PARLG 201, 202, 203, 205, 206, 207, 208; and at least 2 credits from technology courses: PARLG 210, 212, 214, 216; CIS 145, 146, 147, 148; OFTEC 122, 132, 134, 162. Faculty have ranked these technology courses in the following order of importance: OFTEC 122, CIS 146, PARLG 212, PARLG 214, OFTEC 132, CIS 147, and PARLG 216.

NOTE: For baccalaureate degree holders or candidates with junior standing. Students who have completed or have junior standing toward completion of a Bachelor’s Degree may take courses toward a Certificate in Paralegal Studies (CPS). This Certificate can be completed in one year. Students will be awarded the Certificate in Paralegal Studies upon completion of 43 credits of approved paralegal courses (22 credits must be at Skagit Valley College) and evidence of having earned a Bachelor’s Degree. Classes required are PARLG 100, 101, 102, 105, 111, 112, 113, 199, 298 plus three additional courses to be determined.