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Everest University - Jacksonville
8226 Phillips Hwy.
Jacksonville, FL 32256

FMU Is Now Everest University

Same great instructors, staff and classes--now with the power of a nationally recognized name!

At Everest, you're here because you want to be. You're here for career education and to get on with your life. It's a decision that deserves respect. Employers hire Everest graduates because they recognize the quality of education we provide. They understand that our graduates have the kind of career education it takes to succeed in their chosen profession.

Why Attend Everest University?

  • Everest is a nationally recognized name in education across the United States
  • Everest offers programs at 75 campuses in the United States
  • There are more than 100,000 Everest graduates
  • Employers recognize and value the skills and education of Everest graduates
  • Students can expect the same dedicated instructors, staff and classes as Florida Metropolitan University (FMU)

Everest University Jacksonville

The Jacksonville campus is located off Baymeadows Rd and Philips Hwy (near the I-95). The campus is comprised of two buildings. The main building has 21,000 square-feet of classrooms, laboratories, library, staff and faculty offices, testing room, etc. Building B has 8,000 square-feet of classrooms, laboratories, restrooms and faculty offices.

Associate of Science in Criminal Justice

The Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice provides a broad understanding of the criminal justice system and introduces law and legal procedures, along with criminal evidence and criminology.

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice enhances the study of the criminal justice system and expands into areas such as gang activity, drug operations and criminal justice management.

Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Further your knowledge of crime and the criminal justice system through a comprehensive study in the areas of theory, research methods and statistics, policy and administration. The program will prepare you for management positions in probation, corrections, immigration, law enforcement and security.

The multi-faceted approach prepares you for employment in an agency or department within the criminal justice community. You will also broaden your skills by obtaining job-related knowledge and expertise in the specialized areas of law enforcement administration, corrections, juvenile justice, drug abuse and abuse counseling.

The curriculum is designed to provide you with solid leadership and management skills that are applicable to the many disciplines of the program. You will gain the tools necessary to identify, research and solve problems as they relate to the criminal justice system.

Associate of Science in Paralegal

The Paralegal program is designed to prepare students to enter the legal field as a legal assistant or paralegal. The program prepares future paralegals to research legal issues, draft legal documents, prepare pleadings, summarize documents, organize trial notebooks and interview clients.

The program also focuses on another aspect of the legal field, contracts. Students learn about the formation of contracts, breach of contracts and remedies for the breach of contracts. Estate planning, wills, trusts, estate taxes, estate sales, joint tenancy and judicial determination of death are also covered.

In addition, the program also covers family law and criminal law. Family law specializes in divorce, separation, custody, adoption, guardianship and community property. In criminal law, students learn about defining common law, statutory crimes and punishment, classification of crimes, principles of liability by specific defenses and basic criminal procedure concepts.

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