Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to the bachelor's institution. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice.
Students are advised to visit with a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor for further assistance. To schedule an appointment with an academic advisor, login to MyCCP for the Starfish Connect appointment system, call 215-751-8777 or stop by BG-12 on Main Campus. To schedule an appointment with a counselor, call 215-751-8169, email counseling@ccp.edu or stop by BG-7 on Main Campus. Academic advisors and counselors are also available at the Regional Centers.
General Information:
This transfer guide was developed in support of the dual admissions agreement between Community College of Philadelphia and Peirce College. It shows how the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Paralegal Studies at Community College of Philadelphia transfers to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Paralegal Studies at Peirce College and then shows remaining requirements at Peirce. Completion of the A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies as described in this guide leads to junior standing in the B.S. in Paralegal Studies at Peirce College.
Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to the bachelor's institution. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice.
For information concerning transfer please schedule an appointment to visit a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor. Students are also welcome to contact the transfer institution directly.
To submit a Dual Admissions intent form, login to MyCCP and find "Transfer/Dual Admissions" on the top right side of the MyGPS tab.
Semester Credits:
First Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Peirce College Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 - English Composition I | 3 | ENG 101- English Composition | 3 |
| FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or MATH 121 - Computer Mathematics & Logic or MATH 137 - Geometry for Design or MATH 150 - Introductory Data Analysis |
3 | MAT 102- College Algebra or MAT 370- Applied Discrete Mathematics or Math Elective or MAT 109- Statistics |
3 |
| PLS 101 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies | 3 | LGL 100- Intro. To the Paralegal Profession | 3 |
| CIS 103 - Computer Applications & Concepts | 3 | BIS 111- Application Software Fundamentals | 3 |
| ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology or HIST 103 - History: the 20th Century |
3 | Social Science Elective or History Elective |
3 |
Second Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Peirce College Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper | 3 | ENG 103- Rhetoric & Research | 3 |
| PLS 111 - Legal Research and Writing I | 3 | LGL 102- Legal Research | 3 |
| PLS 115 - Legal Technology | 3 | LGL 219- Legal Technology | 3 |
| EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation or BIOL 106 - General Biology I or BIOL 104 - Forensic Biology |
3 or 4 | Science Elective or SCI 105 - Exploring the Science of Life or Science Elective |
3 |
| PLS 121 - Civil Litigation I | 3 | LGL 117- Civil Litigation | 3 |
Third Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Peirce College Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUS 171 - Juvenile Justice or POLS 111 - American Government (Recommended) |
3 | CJS 224- Juvenile Justice or PSC 101- Introduction to American Government (Recommended) |
3 |
| ENGL 116 - Interpersonal Communication or ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication or ENGL 118 - Intercultural Communication |
3 | Communications Elective or English Elective or COM 202- Intercultural Communications |
3 |
| PLS 211 - Legal Research and Writing II | 3 | LGL 113- Legal Writing | 3 |
| Concentration Course – Select one from the list below | 3 | Elective or required course for B.S. | 3 |
| Concentration Course – Select one from the list below | 3 | Elective or required course for B.S. | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Peirce College Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choose TWO: DF 101 - Introduction to Digital Forensics (for students interested in e-discovery proficiency certificate); or PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology or SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or ENGL 190 - Introduction to Literature or ENGL 205 - Introduction to Creative Writing |
6 | CJS 424- Computer Crimes or PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology or SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or ENG ELE or ENG ELE |
6 |
| Concentration Elective – Select one from the list below | 3 | Elective or required course for B.S. | 3 |
| Concentration Elective – Select one from the list below | 3 | Elective or required course for B.S. | 3 |
| Concentration Elective – Select one from the list below | 3 | Elective or required course for B.S. | 3 |
Community College of Philadelphia Minimum Credits to Graduate: 60
Equivalent Peirce College Credits: 60
| Community College of Philadelphia Concentration Elective Courses | Credits | Peirce College equivalency | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLS 215 - Electronic Discovery | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| PLS 221 - Civil Litigation II | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| PLS 231 - Family Law | 3 | LGL 304- Family Law | 3 |
| PLS 241 - Tort Law | 3 | LGL 206- Tort Law | 3 |
| PLS 251 - Real Estate Law for Paralegals | 3 | LGL 305- Real Estate Law | 3 |
| PLS 255 - Business Organizations for Paralegals | 3 | LGL 309-Business Organizations | 3 |
| PLS 261 - Wills, Trusts and Estate Administration | 3 | LGL 308- Estate Law | 3 |
| PLS 265 - Intellectual Property | 3 | LGL 419- Intellectual Property | 3 |
| PLS 271 - Bankruptcy Law | 3 | LGL 410- Bankruptcy Law | 3 |
| PLS 275 - Employment Law | 3 | LGL 406- Employment Law | 3 |
| PLS 281 - Environmental Law | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| PLS 285 - Immigration Law | 3 | LGL 306- Immigration Law | 3 |
| PLS 295 - Legal Internship | 3 | LGL 220- Paralegal Capstone | 3 |
| JUS 241 - Criminal Law | 3 | LGL 207-Criminal Law | 3 |