South College - Knoxville

At South College, students enjoy a small college environment; quality programs of study; courses offered in the daytime, evening or on Saturdays; small class sizes; lasting friendships and individualized services.

South College is a private, co-educational, non-sectarian academic institution that provides quality undergraduate and graduate educational programs through various methods in innovative learning environments. Programs offered address local, regional, and national employment needs and support current workplace trends. Accordingly, the institution offers diverse and well-balanced programs that encourage the development of independent learning and thinking.

The institution has been a part of the fabric of downtown Knoxville since 1882. Throughout its long history, South College has endeavored to provide challenging educational opportunities. Students and graduates consistently indicate a high level of satisfaction with their experiences at South College and their achievement of personal and professional goals.

Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies program is to provide students with a broad academic background in general education, fundamental theoretical legal concepts, and practical applications. This rigorous ABA approved legal assistant education program is designed for the student who clearly shows potential for a career in the legal profession and similar fields.

The coursework emphasizes the development of keen analytical skills and fosters sensitivity to cultural and political history and diversity. Graduates can become contributing members of the legal office in private law firms, banks, insurance companies, title and mortgage companies, governmental and law enforcement agencies and other corporations.

The objective of this program is to provide students, through completion of courses consisting of lecture, practical application and hands-on computer instruction, with the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing members of a team in the legal environment. The program objectives include:

• To develop fundamental theoretical legal concepts.
• To develop keen analytical and reasoning skills.
• To foster sensitivity to historical, cultural and political diversity.
• To develop practical legal skills including legal research and writing.
• To emphasize appropriate professional and ethical responsibilities.
• To promote skills for independent thinking.

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Associate of Science in Criminal Justice

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The mission of the Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice program is to present a professional, academic criminal justice curriculum that develops knowledge and social awareness necessary for an entry level position, or advancement in a current position, in the criminal justice field. Students will gain understanding of methods and techniques used in the field, as well as the skills necessary. The academic requirements will prepare the student for further academic study.

Students successfully completing the program will not only be marketable in a variety of law enforcement, court and correctional fields, but also be better prepared for employment within specialty areas such as juvenile justice, forensic science, homeland security and private investigations.

Associate Science in Paralegal Studies

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The Paralegal Studies program is an ABA approved legal assistant education program with the purpose of providing each paralegal student at South College with a quality, practical legal education in order to provide attorneys and the legal community with paralegals who are qualified, responsible and professional. In keeping with the demands of professionalism, the Paralegal Studies program consists of specialized coursework and a 120-hour, supervised internship in selected legal settings - both public and private - such as police administration, real estate and title companies, bank and trust agencies, law firms and judicial offices.

Extensive practical training prepares graduates, under the supervision of an attorney, to perform many of the functions in a legal office, with the exception that they cannot give legal advice, appear in court, accept cases or set fees. The program explores various ethical considerations for the paralegal and other members of the legal team in each course.