Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies - Online

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• Objectives
  Preparing for a future as a paralegal is a highly practical career choice: The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that job growth for paralegals will grow by 22 percent between 2006 and 2016,* much faster than the average for all occupations. At the same time, competition for paralegal jobs is also increasing, enhancing the advantage of a bachelor's degree in paralegal studies.Employers increasingly hire paralegals to perform tasks once done by lawyers. As a trained paralegal, your skills may be in growing demand for companies of all sizes
• Course description
  Program Highlights

  
  You will have the opportunity to build a solid foundation of knowledge in specialized areas of law while you study to develop paralegal skills, including:
  

  • Analyzing data and information to assist clients throughout the legal process
  • Performing legal research using electronic and print media
  • Applying investigative techniques to gather information from witnesses and other sources
  • Preparing and maintaining legal schedules and legal documents and forms

  CORE
  
  Courses      Credits
  Communication Elective     5
  Mathematics Elective     5
  Communication Elective     5
  Arts and Humanities Elective     6
  Physical Science Elective     6
  Social Science Elective     6
  
  MAJOR
  
  Courses      Credits
  Eight Skills of the Effective Legal Studies Student     5
  Software Applications     5
  The Paralegal Professional     5
  Civil Litigation     5
  Introduction to Legal Research     5
  Introduction to Legal Analysis and Writing     5
  Legal Ethics     5
  Real Estate Law     6
  Tort Law     6
  Advanced Legal Writing     6
  Major Elective     5
  Major Electives     24
  Open Electives     59
  Bachelor’s Capstone in Paralegal Studies     6
  
   What Are the Career Opportunities?
  
  This degree program is designed to help prepare you to pursue opportunities in law firms, corporate law departments, and government agencies. Graduates may pursue career opportunities or job advancement in a legal environment such as a private law firm, corporate law department, or local, state, or federal agency.
  
  In addition to private law firms, the number and types of companies that demand the services of paralegals is on the rise. These include corporate legal departments, insurance companies, real estate and title insurance firms, and banks. Businesses of all sizes, and corporations in particular, are expected to increase their in-house legal departments to cut costs.
  

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