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.
The North Orlando campus is located off SR-400 between Lee Rd.
and Kennedy Blvd. The campus comprises of 46,000 square-feet of
classrooms, labs, student lounges and much more.
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
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Through our comprehensive program, you can gain the skills
necessary to maintain law and order, protect life and property,
and conduct administration, planning and research services.
The program includes a comprehensive study of the national
criminal justice system, correctional organizations and law
enforcement agencies. You will learn the nature and extent of
crime and delinquency, and the cause and explanation of criminal
behavior. Rules of evidence, basic investigative techniques and
the philosophy of criminal law are additional areas of study.
You will gain excellent communicative, critical-thinking,
research and organizational skills in the specialized areas of
this curriculum, providing you with the foundation required to
build a successful career in this field.
This criminal justice program is designed to prepare you for a
career in:
- Corrections
- Probation
- Criminology
- Forensic sciences
- Law enforcement
- Immigration
- Security administration
Associate of Science in Paralegal
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Join a profession that is ranked among the fastest-growing
occupations in the United States! There is a growing need for
paralegals in the legal profession.
The paralegal program will give you the education you need,
providing a complete overview of practical litigation skills and
tasks.
You will gain the necessary tools to provide vital assistance to
lawyers, clients and courts. Legal assistants (paralegals) may
not provide legal services directly to the public, except as
permitted by law.
The paralegal program prepares you to perform duties such as:
- Researching legal issues
- Drafting legal documents
- Preparing pleadings
- Summarizing documents
- Organizing trial notebooks
- Interviewing clients
You'll learn fundamental knowledge about the formation of
contracts, breach of contracts, and remedies for the breach of
contracts. Become familiar with the terminology, policies and
procedures applied to:
- Estate planning
- Wills
- Trusts
- Estate taxes
- Estate sales
- Joint tenancy
Family and criminal law are other principal subjects covered in
this program.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
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The Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice program is
designed to prepare you for a career in:
- Corrections
- Probation
- Criminology
- Forensic sciences
- Law enforcement
- Immigration
- Security administration
Through our comprehensive program, you can gain the skills
necessary to maintain law and order, protect life and property,
and conduct administration, planning and research services.
You will learn the nature and extent of crime and delinquency,
and the cause and explanation of criminal behavior. Rules of
evidence, basic investigative techniques and the philosophy of
criminal law are additional areas of study.
You will also delve into specialized areas such as:
- Gang activity
- Drug operations
- Probation
- Criminal justice management
- Computer crime
- Victimology
- Alternatives to incarceration
- Interview and interrogations
You will gain excellent communicative, critical-thinking,
research and organizational skills in the specialized areas of
this curriculum, providing you with the foundation required to
build a successful career in this field.
Bachelor of Science in Paralegal
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Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal program are
prepared, under the direction of an attorney, to interview,
gather, review and analyze factual situations; research the law;
prepare and interpret legal documents; and conduct day-to-day
operations of a legal office.
You will gain the necessary tools to provide vital assistance to
lawyers, clients and courts. Legal assistants (paralegals) may
not provide legal services directly to the public, except as
permitted by law.
The bachelor's degree program in paralegal provides education in:
- Criminal Procedure and the Constitution
- Legal Research and Writing
- Civil Litigation
- Torts
- Contract Law
- Wills, Trusts and Probate
- Family Law
You'll learn fundamental knowledge about the formation of
contracts, breach of contracts, and remedies for the breach of
contracts.
You'll also become familiar with the terminology, policies and
procedures applied to: estate planning, wills, trusts, estate
taxes, estate sales and joint tenancy.
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