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Policy for Acceptance of Transfer Credits in Paralegal Studies Courses ►
Edison State Community College follows the guidelines established in the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s Articulation and Transfer Policy which applies to all state-assisted colleges and universities in the state of Ohio. With respect to legal specialty courses taken at another college or institution, Edison State will accept 12 credit hours in courses where the student has earned a “C” or better and apply them to the program requirements. Credits from proprietary schools or non-ABA programs will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Students may appeal the decision of Edison State to apply credits for courses completed at other institutions by furnishing documented proof of the quality and integrity of the class.
To ensure that students take 10 credit hours in the traditional classroom format, the following courses must be taken at Edison State. To guarantee uncompromised quality, these courses will only be offered in the traditional classroom format.
►Litigation I 3 credit hours
►Litigation II 3 credit hours
AND four credit hours to be chosen from the following:
►Introduction to Legal Assisting 3 credit hours (If no course dedicated to legal ethics has been taken.)♦
►Probate Administration 4 credit hours
►Real Estate Law 3 credit hours♦
►All Selected Topics in Paralegal section will be specific segments of the traditional classroom courses and course credit will be appropriately apportioned.
In the alternative, the student may submit written documentation from the dean or department chair of the transferring institution indicating in which format (traditional or online) the courses were taken.
♦ With approval of program coordinator, a Selected Topics in Paralegal section can be arranged to remedy specific subject matter deficits.
Revised February 2013
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