Prepare for an Exciting New Career at Kaplan Career Institute - Nashville
At Kaplan Career Institute - Nashville, you can train for one of many satisfying careers in just a matter of months. Our programs are designed with your future in mind. Every classroom and field experience provides the real-world skills and hands-on training you need, bringing you a step closer to your new career every day. Stop working for a living; start working toward your career.
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Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
The criminal justice system is used to maintain social control, prevent crime, enforce laws and administer justice. Law enforcement, corrections and courts are the primary agencies charged with these responsibilities. With a concern for security in every community, there is a strong demand for qualified individuals trained in criminal justice. To enter this field, you need the kind of education and training that you can get from Kaplan Career Institute - Nashville. Our Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice degree can help you take advantage of many opportunities in various fields of law enforcement.
An exciting and challenging career in criminal justice could be waiting for you. Our criminal justice program provides you with a solid educational foundation and the skills needed for various specialized employment areas such as law enforcement, courts, corrections and private security. You are required to complete an externship in a criminal justice agency or setting so you can acquire firsthand knowledge of what it's like to work as a criminal justice professional.
Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies
The Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies offers a level of training that provides students with a solid foundation in paralegal studies and a liberal arts knowledge base. Comprehensive study in areas such as legal research, civil litigation, contracts and criminal law prepares the student for diverse career opportunities. Students who enroll in this program pursue occupational advancement or seek employment in legal environments, such as private law firms, corporations and governmental agencies. Some of the paralegal's diverse duties may include preparing litigation, supervising documents, assisting attorneys in conducting courtroom proceedings and researching legal issues.
Graduates of the program will be qualified for entry-level paralegal positions in a wide variety of settings. In addition to paralegals in law firms and government entities, individuals with paralegal training include title examiners, title abstractors, title searchers, legislative aids, claims adjusters, appraisers, fraud investigators, occupational health and safety specialists and technicians, nurse paralegals and regulatory analysts.
Certificate - General Practice Paralegal
The objective of the general practice paralegal program is to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills and work habits required for a wide variety of entry-level paralegal positions. Courses stress understanding fundamental legal terminology and concepts and developing basic skills that will enable graduates to make effective use of their training. Practical skills are stressed over theoretical knowledge.
While graduates develop a firm understanding of the legal system and legal procedures, the program is not a program for training lawyers. Graduates of the program are not legally authorized to practice law in any way, as the practice of law is restricted to individuals who are licensed by the state.
Paralegals or legal assistants perform many different duties and tasks in a wide variety of job settings in law firms, corporations and government agencies. These duties may include legal and factual research, drafting of legal and other documents, business regulatory compliance, contract administration and law office management.
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Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.