Paralegal Studies, A.S.

There are no Admissions requirements for this program.

If a student is not at college level, they would take the prep classes before beginning the program courses, but could still be admitted.

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Program Costs

• Florida Residents:
  • $106.77 per credit hour x 68 credit hours = $7,260.36
• Non-Florida Residents:
  • $382.90 per credit hour x 68 credit hours = $26,037.20

Does not include books, lab fees, etc.

For more information, please visit Tuition Costs and Due Dates

Scholarships

• Career and Technical Education Scholarships
• There are many other scholarships available for SF students. Please visit the college's Scholarships page for more information and how to apply.

Financial Aid

There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Financial Aid page.

Typical Job Titles:

• Paralegals and Legal Assistants*
• Court Clerks
• Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
• Legal Secretaries
• Law Teachers, Postsecondary*
• Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary
• Office Clerks, General*

*Bright Outlook occupations match at least one of the following criteria:

1. Projected to grow faster than average (employment increase of 7% or more) over the period 2018-2028
2. Projected to have 100,000 or more job openings over the period 2018-2028

Salary Range

• Gainesville: $13.90 - $33.96 per hour
• State of Florida: $15.40 - $36.31 per hour
  • Source: O*net Online
• Nation Median: $24.87 per hour
• Nation Median: $51,740.00 per year
  • Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical and professional standards of the paralegal.
• Demonstrate ability to utilize legal research materials and apply knowledge in legal writing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of family law, rules, and procedures.
• Manage business information using appropriate software.
• Demonstrate knowledge of real property law and its application to real property transactions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of estate planning and probate administration concepts and their application to probate procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles of the law of business organizations.
• Perform office management activities.

Program Length:

• Credit hours - 68
• Time to completion – 2 years (full-time), 3-4 years (part-time)

Need C or higher in all coursework including Internship to graduate

All students are urged to make an appointment to see SF's Business Programs Advisor once each semester to ensure that adequate progress toward a degree is being made. All students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.

Format:

• Online/Hybrid/Face to Face Classes: See Types of Classes.

Curriculum:

• Sample Sequencing for Full-time students
• College Catalog Details
• See link at the bottom of this page for a Sample Degree Audit

Course Sequencing for Full-time Students

Florida CIP: 1722030200
SF Program Code: 3707
2023 - 2024
Total SF Semester Hours: 68

Term 1 Fall (15 credit hours)

• ENC1101 College Composition (3 credit hours)
• CGS1101 Microsoft Office Applications (3 credit hours)
• PLA1003 Introduction to Legal Technology (3 credit hours)
• BUL2241 Business Law (3 credit hours)
• OST2711 Word Processing/Keyboarding I (3 credit hours)

Term 2 Spring (13 credit hours)

• OST2712 Word Processing/Keyboarding II (3 credit hours) Spring Only
• BUL2137 Employment Law (3 credit hours)
• LIS1002 Library Online Resources (1 credit hour)
• OST2853 Spreadsheet and Database Management (3 credit hours) Spring Only
• Natural Sciences, choose one (3 credit hours)
  
  • AST1002 Astronomy
  • EVR1001 Introduction to Environmental Science

Term 3 Summer (13 credit hours)

• Choose one (3 credit hours)
  
  • ARH1000 Art Appreciation
  • LIT1000 Literature Appreciation
• PLA2273 Torts (3 credit hours) Summer A Only, Pre-req: PLA1003
• OST2796 Emerging Business (3 credit hours) Summer A Only
• OST1793 Internet/Web Resources (1 credit hour) Summer A Only
• Math, choose one (3 credit hours)
  
  • MGF1130 Mathematical Thinking
  • MAC1105 College Algebra

Term 4 Fall (15 credit hours)

• OST2401 Office Administration (3 credit hours) Fall Only
• PLA2201 Litigation Procedures (3 credit hours) Fall Only, Pre-req: PLA1003
• PLA2610 Real Estate Law & Property Transactions (3 credit hours) Fall Only, Pre-req: PLA1003
• PLA2800 Family Law (3 credit hours) Fall Only, Pre-req: PLA1003
  
• OST2792 Internet for Office Professionals (3 credit hours)

Term 5 Spring (12 credit hours)

• PLA2600 Wills, Trusts and Probate Administration (3 credit hours) Spring Only, Pre-req: PLA1003
• Civics course, choose one (3 credit hours)
  
  • POS2041 American National Government
  • AMH2020 American History Since 1877
• PLA1104 Legal Writing and Research (3 credit hours) Spring Only, Pre-req: PLA1103
• IDS2941 Internship and Career Building (3 credit hours) Spring Only
  • Students must meet the IDS2941 instructor prior to the beginning of the semester for guidance and approval of the internship; check with the Business Programs Advisors for information regarding dates.

Disclosure

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.

Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance below are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.

Undergraduate Lower Division Courses (A.A./A.S. Degree Courses)

	Off-Campus*	Off-Campus with Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $106.77 per credit Out-Of-State: $382.90 per credit	In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190	In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$783	$783
Living Expenses (Food & Housing)	$10,367	$3,654
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$2,394	$2,394
Transportation	$1,197	$3,942
Total	In-State: $17,304 Out-Of-State: $23,931	In-State: $13,336 Out-Of-State: $19,963

Undergraduate Upper Division Courses (Bachelor's Degree Courses)

	Off-Campus*	Off-Campus with Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $126.33 per credit Out-Of-State: $428.83 per credit	In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292	In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$783	$783
Living Expenses (Food & Housing)	$10,367	$3,654
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$2,394	$2,394
Transportation	$1,197	$3,942
Total	In-State: $17,773 Out-Of-State: $25,033	In-State: $13,805 Out-Of-State: $21,065

*Off-Campus: you intend to live off-campus but not with your parent(s).

**Off-Campus with Parent: you intend to live with your parent(s) or other relatives.

Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.

For more detailed information, visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.