Cognate Courses

Cognate courses are courses that, although not directly related to the functions of a para-legal, deal with subjects that are related to the field. Students should carefully choose the cognate courses that are most appropriate to their particular career goals. Students do not have to take cognate courses. They may choose to meet all requirements by taking only upper division Legal Studies (LAW) courses. Students who already have earned a para-legal certificate prior to matriculating at Saint Joseph’s University may take up to four cognate courses. Students who do not have the certificate may take up to two cognate courses as part of their major requirements.

The following courses may be taken as cognate courses to satisfy requirements for the Bachelor’s degree: