Beckfield College has provided business and career education for
Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana residents since 1984. Beckfield
College is dedicated to a personalized teaching and learning
environment designed to support the personal and professional
career development of quality students.
Beckfield College offers bachelor's, associate's, diploma and
certificate programs to fit your goals. The strength of Beckfield
College is in our instructors, who bring years of real-world
experience and education into the classrooms to enhance the
students' education. We are very proud to be able to give every
student individual attention toward a college education.
The Criminal Justice Program provides a combination of philosophy and practical skills for a thorough education in areas of expertise including investigation techniques, evidence rules, and the theories in criminal law. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to comprehend the fundamental goals and challenges facing police, courts, and corrections in controlling crime and achieving justice.
Associate's in Paralegal Studies
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The objective of this program is to provide students with the training, and technical knowledge necessary for entry-level employment as paralegals. Graduates will be able to communicate their findings and opinions effectively, both orally and in writing, and will be able to perform manual and computerized case research. They will effectively apply legal terminology, as well as perform investigative skills necessary to assist in the drafting of such documents as contracts, mortgages, separation agreements, trust instruments, tax returns, shareholder agreements, stock option plans and employee benefit plans. Graduates will understand the paralegal's place in the legal community, and will understand as well that, except as permitted by law, paralegals do not provide legal services directly to the public.
Graduates will understand the paralegal's place in the legal community. They will know the difference between admissible and inadmissible, and relevant and irrelevant evidence. They will know how to properly question witnesses, and will understand the burden of proof in civil and criminal cases. They will be able to successfully understand and perform manual and computerized case research. Each student must complete an externship as part of the Paralegal Studies Program. A minimum of 120 hours of externship is required prior to the completion of the program.
