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If you want to advance your career or make a career change by entering the legal profession, the Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies will give you advantage you need to attain the position you want. Our program helps you learn to communicate more effectively within the legal environment, synthesize important concepts from areas of legal specialization while demonstrating ethical decision-making skills, and develop effective legal research methods to solve problems. Comprehensive study in areas such as civil litigation, contracts, legal research, and criminal law will prepare you for diverse career opportunities in the field.
Who Should Take This Program
This program is for students desiring to complete a two-year degree as a strong base for later pursuit of a bachelor's degree, or for students who want to enhance their current skills and knowledge while earning a degree. Students accepted to the program can frequently transfer in paralegal work experience for academic credit.
What are the Career Opportunities?
This degree program prepares graduates for career opportunities in a variety of legal environments. Qualify for employment as a criminal law, litigation, or real estate paralegal, among other positions. |
