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PAR101: Introduction to the Paralegal Profession – 3 credits

Comprehensive introduction into the legal profession with a focus on the paralegal's role. Introduction into legal terminology, basic legal principles, and the parties involved in the legal system. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
13224
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
04/2806/16
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
23 of 25 Seats Available
13225
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/0708/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
24 of 25 Seats Available

PAR102: Paralegal Research, Analysis, and Writing I – 3 credits

Introduction into legal research, analysis and writing. Covers legal research binding, persuasive authority, and use of legal citation. Includes components and use of case law and briefs in addition to use of secondary sources and digests. Also covers electronic legal research and research plans. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (BPC110 or CIS105) and (CRE101 or equivalent as indicated by assessment).

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
13393
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
04/2806/16
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
18 of 25 Seats Available
13394
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/0708/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available

PAR103: Paralegal Research, Analysis, and Writing II – 3 credits

Advanced legal writing and research. Analysis and application of the writing process to produce well-written documents commonly used in the practice of law. Covers various types of legal writing, including memorandum of law, persuasive writing, and legal correspondence. The use of proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling in the construction of sentences and the development of paragraphs. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR102.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
13226
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
04/2806/16
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
23 of 25 Seats Available
13227
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/0708/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
24 of 25 Seats Available

PAR104: Ethics for the Paralegal – 3 credits

Paralegal rules of professional responsibility and ethical requirements. Includes regulation of the profession as well as unauthorized practice of law and confidentiality. Also covers conflict of interest, competence, and negligence. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (BPC110 or CIS105) and (CRE101 or equivalent as indicated by assessment) and PAR102.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11904
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
04/2806/16
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
22 of 25 Seats Available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
      Software Required
      Microsoft Word is required.
      A Cengage Unlimited subscription gives you access to all Cengage access codes and online textbooks. Please see the syllabus for details.
11905
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/0708/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
24 of 25 Seats Available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
      Software Required
      Microsoft Word is required.
      A Cengage Unlimited subscription gives you access to all Cengage access codes and online textbooks. Please see the syllabus for details.

PAR106: Legal Foundations for Paralegals – 3 credits

Legal principles of tort, contract, and criminal law. Includes roles and responsibilities of court systems, the legal community, and the paralegal. Also covers procedures for preparing cases for trial, adjudication, and post-trial. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (BPC110 or CIS105) and (CRE101 or equivalent as indicated by assessment) and PAR103.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11906
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
04/2806/16
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
21 of 25 Seats Available
11907
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/0708/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available

PAR112: Civil Litigation I – 3 credits

Responsibilities of the paralegal in the civil litigation process. Includes review of the American court system and techniques for case investigation. Also covers case management and evidence procedures as well as settlements and pleadings. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (BPC110 or CIS105) and (CRE101 or equivalent as indicated by assessment).

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11908
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
04/2806/16
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
21 of 25 Seats Available
11909
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/0708/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
23 of 25 Seats Available

PAR114: Civil Litigation II – 3 credits

Civil litigation responsibilities of the paralegal in the areas of discovery, depositions, pretrial, and post-trial procedures. Includes preparation of clients, witnesses, and exhibits for the courtroom. Also covers responsibilities of the paralegal in the evidentiary phase of trial, post-trial, and the appeals process in addition to collection and enforcement of judgments. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR112.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11910
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
04/2806/16
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
24 of 25 Seats Available
11911
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/0708/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
23 of 25 Seats Available

PAR206: Paralegal Business Law – 3 credits

Overview of business law for the paralegal. Includes a review of basic contract formation and enforcement, fundamental law concepts, ethics, and social responsibility. Also includes topics such as white collar and corporate crime, consumer protection, employment laws, international commerce, and intellectual property. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR106 and PAR114.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11912
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
04/2806/16
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
24 of 25 Seats Available
12162
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/0708/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available

PAR208: Introduction to Tort Law – 3 credits

Introduction to tort law and the responsibilities of the paralegal. Includes elements of types of various types of torts, negligence, and defenses in addition to classification of and legal issues pertaining to damages. Also covers insurance and its application to tort law as well as procedures for records evaluation and calculation of net settlements. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR106 and PAR114.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
12163
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/0708/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available
11913
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
04/2806/16
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available

PAR224: Law Office Technology for the Paralegal – 3 credits

Technology resources and procedures for the law office. Includes types of hardware and software in addition to office security. Also covers paperless office and electronic research procedures as well as use of trial presentation software. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR104 or Corequisites: PAR104.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11914
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
04/2806/16
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
22 of 25 Seats Available
12164
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/0708/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available

PAR230: Family Law for the Paralegal – 3 credits

Paralegal responsibilities in the area of family law. Includes procedures for the initial client interview as well as drafting of applicable documents in dissolution, post-decree, and custody proceedings. Also covers discovery tools and procedures in addition to methods for valuation and division of assets. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR114.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
12165
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/0708/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available
11915
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
04/2806/16
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available

PAR232: Bankruptcy Law for the Paralegal – 3 credits

Paralegal responsibilities in the area of bankruptcy law. Emphasis on chapters 7, 11, and 13 of the bankruptcy code of Title 11 of the United States Code. Also covers bankruptcy documentation, automatic stay, dischargeable and non-dischargeable debts, and bankruptcy case dismissals, conversions, and transfers. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR114.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11916
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
04/2806/16
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
      Software Required
      Microsoft Word
      You may purchase or rent the digital eBook or the hardcover textbook at your preference. Either textbook format can be purchased and/or rented directly from Cengage, the Rio Bookstore, or it may be available from other third-party websites. Please verify the ISBN prior to purchase. See syllabus for details.
12166
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/0708/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
      Software Required
      Microsoft Word
      You may purchase or rent the digital eBook or the hardcover textbook at your preference. Either textbook format can be purchased and/or rented directly from Cengage, the Rio Bookstore, or it may be available from other third-party websites. Please verify the ISBN prior to purchase. See syllabus for details.

PAR233: Real Estate Law for the Paralegal – 3 credits

Paralegal responsibilities in the area of real estate law. Covers real estate transactions and agreements of sale as well as title and deed procedures. Also includes procedures for completing title abstractions and legal documentation pertinent to arbitration and foreclosure. The role of the paralegal in completing real estate client interviews also covered. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR114.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
12167
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/0708/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available
11917
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
04/2806/16
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available

PAR234: Administrative Law for the Paralegal – 3 credits

Paralegal responsibilities in the area of administrative law. Overview of types and sources of administrative law. Includes accountability, agency discretion and due process in addition to delegation and rule-making. Also covers agency investigations and adjudication procedures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR114.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11918
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
04/2806/16
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
      Software Required
      Microsoft Word
  • Textbook info pending
12168
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/0708/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
      Software Required
      Microsoft Word
  • Textbook info pending

PAR236: Estate and Elder Law for the Paralegal – 3 credits

Paralegal responsibilities in the area of estate law and elder law. Includes estate planning and administration. Covers procedures for preparing wills and trusts in addition to handling probate issues and elder long-term care. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR114.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
12169
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/0708/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
      Software Required
      Microsoft Word
  • Textbook info pending
11919
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
04/2806/16
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
      Software Required
      Microsoft Word
  • Textbook info pending

PAR238: Immigration Law for the Paralegal – 3 credits

Overview of role and key responsibilities of a paralegal working with immigration law cases. Includes immigration laws and essentials of federal regulations. Covers process and procedures for citizenship and naturalization including, establishing temporary and permanent legal citizenship and types of visas. Also includes process for application and appeals. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR114.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
12541
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
04/2806/16
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
      Permission of Department Required
      Software Required
      Microsoft Word
  • Textbook info pending
12542
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/0708/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
      Permission of Department Required
      Software Required
      Microsoft Word
  • Textbook info pending

PAR240: Introduction to eDiscovery for the Paralegal – 3 credits

Overview of electronic discovery and the impact of electronic data on the legal field. Includes a review of the development of technology assisted review (TAR), preservation procedures, and collection methods for electronical stored information (ESI). Also covers changes in civil rules of procedure and ethical duties for legal professionals. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR114.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
12626
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
04/2806/16
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
      Permission of Department Required
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12627
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/0708/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
      Permission of Department Required
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

PAR260: Legal Career Preparation – 1 credit

Overview of the essential skills necessary for the paralegal student in the internship environment. Covers essential skills, self-evaluation and resources available to the paralegal. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR114.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
12036
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
04/2806/16
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available
    • Notes: Four (4) Week Class
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12037
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/0708/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available
    • Notes: Four (4) Week Class
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

PAR290AA: Internship for the Paralegal – 1 credit

Paralegal work experience in industry. Eighty (80) hours of designated work per credit. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
12742
Rio Salado
Online Class
Hybrid : You can start on any Monday between dates:
04/2806/16
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
      Permission of Department Required
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    • Additional Notes: Student must complete 80 internship hours of designated work per credit.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12743
Rio Salado
Online Class
Hybrid : You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/0708/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
      Permission of Department Required
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    • Additional Notes: Student must complete 80 internship hours of designated work per credit.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

PAR290AB: Internship for the Paralegal – 2 credits

Paralegal work experience in industry. Eighty (80) hours of designated work per credit. Note: PAR290AB may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR260 and permission of Department or Division.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
12038
Rio Salado
Online Class
Hybrid : You can start on any Monday between dates:
04/2806/16
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available
    • Notes: Sixteen (16) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Permission of Department Required
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    • Additional Notes: Official Course Prerequisites: PAR260 and permission of Department or Division.
      Student must complete 80 internship hours of designated work per credit.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12039
Rio Salado
Online Class
Hybrid : You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/0708/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 Seats Available
    • Notes: Sixteen (16) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Permission of Department Required
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    • Additional Notes: Official Course Prerequisites: PAR260 and permission of Department or Division.
      Student must complete 80 internship hours of designated work per credit.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor