Transfer Guide
Wilbur Wright College and Harold Washington College
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Paralegal Studies to
Loyola University Chicago
School of Continuing & Professional Studies, Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Paralegal Studies
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How quickly can I finish my degree?
You can finish your B.A. degree at Loyola in 2 years.
What can I major in?
Students in the School of Continuing & Professional Studies (SCPS) have 7 majors to choose from: Applied Psychology,
Applied Studies, Criminal Justice, Information Technology, Management, Paralegal Studies, and Pastoral Leadership.
How much credit can I transfer?
Loyola can accept up to 64 credits from a two‐year institution for transfer, and a total of half of the major requirements.
Transfer Students must complete a minimum of 45 credits at Loyola.
Will I have any general education (Core) left?
Students completing an A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies will have 15 credit hours remaining to complete toward their Core
requirements. These students will be completing the Illinois Articulation Initiative’s General Education Core Curriculum
(IAI/GECC). The 5 courses remaining are: a Quantitative Literacy course, 2 Scientific Literacy courses, a Societal course,
and a Humanities course (either Literary or Historical Literacy).
After Core, what other requirements do I need to complete the degree?
Loyola requires transfer students to complete 6 credit hours of mission specific coursework: 1 Loyola’s Mission course,
THEO 190 or PHIL 190, and 1 Ethics Course. Wright students completing their A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies will be
transferring in 3 philosophy (PHIL) classes and will only need to complete the one class: THEO 190 or PHIL 190. Students
in SCPS must complete 3 school specific courses (9 credit hours) and can transfer up to half of the required major
credits. In total, students must complete 120 hours to earn a Bachelor’s degrees at Loyola University Chicago.
Can I earn credit in other ways? Students can earn credit for experience‐based learning for up to 4 required courses in
the major and up to 36 credits total. Through Learning Counts, students may earn credit through examination or
complete a prior learning assessment portfolio. Pursuing these non‐traditional sources of credit offer opportunities to
earn credit for professional life experiences that qualify as college‐level learning, providing substantial savings of time
and tuition.
Where are classes held? Paralegal classes are held in 2 locations: our downtown Water Tower Campus (820 N. Michigan
Ave.) and our Vernon Hills site located at the Cuneo Mansion & Gardens.
When are classes held?
SCPS offers evening, weekend, and online class options each session throughout the academic year.
Transfer Guide
Wilbur Wright College and Harold Washington College
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Paralegal Studies to
Loyola University Chicago
School of Continuing & Professional Studies, Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Paralegal Studies
SCPS School Requirements (9 credit hours)
Mission Specific Requirements (6 credit hours)
CPST 200 Introduction to Degree Completion CPST
201 Professional Identity and Development CPST 397
Capstone
A Loyola’s Mission course (THEO 190 or PHIL 190)
and an ethics course.
At least half of the 48 required hours toward your paralegal studies major must be earned at Loyola. All Loyola PLST courses carry 2
credit hours unless otherwise noted
Transferable Classes
Wilbur Wright College & Harold Washington College
Paralegal Studies Major Requirements
Loyola University Chicago
PLST 369 Advanced Topics in American Law (3 credit hours)
PLST 370 Advanced Legal Analysis & Writing I (3 credit hours)
PARALEG 147 Intro to Paralegal Studies
PLST 331 Introduction to Paralegal Studies
PARALEG 225 Legal Research and Writing
PLST 332 Legal Research & Writing I
PLST 333 Legal Research & Writing II
PARALEG 238 Legal Ethics for the Paralegal
PLST 335 Legal Ethics
PARALEG 240 Computers in the Law Office
PLST 345 Law Office Computer Applications
Practice Track Choices, Choose One:
Litigation Practice Track (8 credit hours)
PARALEG 148 Civil Litigation
PLST 340 Civil Litigation I
PLST 341 Civil Litigation II
PLST 342 Civil Litigation III
PARALEG 239 Business Organizations & Agency Law
PLST 362 Business Organizations
PARALEG 222 Contract Law for the Paralegal
PLST 363 Contract Administration & Analysis
PLST 339 Secured Transactions & Bankruptcy
Additional elective approved by Director
Paralegal electives (21 credit hours)
Wright courses that can be transferred toward your Loyola paralegal major elective requirement:
PARALEG 149 Family Law
PARALEG 226‐1 Internship for the Paralegal
PARALEG 219 Real Estate Law Paralegal
PARALEG 227 Elder Law
PARALEG 220 Criminal Law for the Paralegal
PARALEG 228 Environmental Law for the Paralegal
PARALEG 223 Tort Law
PARALEG 229 Immigration Law
PARALEG 224 Wills, Trusts, and Probate
In total, students must complete 120 hours to earn a Bachelor’s degree at Loyola University Chicago. Final confirmation of all
degree requirements is subject to department, school, and university approval.
