ASPSS in Legal Services Credit Distribution

Subject Category	Credits
I. General Education Requirements	30
A. English Composition	6
B. Humanities	6
C. Social Sciences	6
Introduction to Sociology	(3)
Introduction to Psychology	(3)
D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics	6
One college-level mathematics courses required	(3)
Other natural sciences/mathematics	(3)
E. General Education Electives	6
Intercultural Communications OR Race and Ethnic Relations	(3)
Other general education electives	(3)
II. Individualized Option: Legal Services	21
A. Overview of Human Services or the Option	3
Introduction to Human Services Social Welfare/Social Work Introduction to Social Work Lawand Society Introduction to Social Welfare Introduction to Law Introduction to Social Services Role of the Legal Assistant Social Welfare: Programs, Practices
B. Basic Philosophy, Theory and Concepts of the Option	9
Labor Law Constit., Criminal andCivil Law Criminal Law Family Law; Domestic Law Law of Healthcare Business Law Personal Injury Law Law of Communication N.J. Legal System Real Property Survey of Torts Immigration Law Tax Law Law of Contractsand Property American Law
C. Applied Areas	6
Legal Research and Library Use Legal Office Management Wills and Probate Civil Litigation and Practice Practice and Pleading Evidence Municipal Court Procedure Rights of the Accused
D. Associate Level Practicum	3
III. Free Electives	9
A. Computer Science OR Data Processing	(3)
B. Other free electives	(6)
Total	60

Note: Course approvals will be individualized to reflect the approved practicum setting and job responsibilities. This list of courses is offered as a guide. Other courses may be considered appropriate for the option.