Kaplan University offers associate's, bachelor's, master's
degree, and certificate programs in criminal justice that focus
on the career goals of working adults from a variety of
professional disciplines.* Programs are designed with an emphasis
on real-world knowledge and skill development.
Online areas of study include business, criminal justice,
education, nursing, paralegal studies, and information
technology, as well as distance learning programs. Offering
flexibility and convenience for busy students, courses are taught
by industry leaders with access to current marketplace knowledge
and on-the-job skills.. Some classroom features include readings,
lectures, Web Field Trips, participation in group activities and
online discussions, and quizzes and tests.
Kaplan University is regionally accredited. Visit our website for
details.
Kaplan University proudly offers reduced tuition rates for
active-duty military personnel, military spouses, and military
veterans.
This online associate's degree is designed to provide you 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 could help
prepare you to pursue diverse career opportunities in legal
environments, including private law firms, corporations and
governmental agencies.†
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies (Online)
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If you already have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a
regionally or nationally accredited college or university, Kaplan
University's online advanced start program could help you earn a
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies online in as little as two
years.‡ Prepare for law school or pursue professional
success in an existing or future career.§ This program
offers a practical curriculum, specialized elective options, and
rigorous capstone requirements (choose an internship, thesis, or
comprehensive exam).
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies (Online)
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If you already have your associate's degree from a regionally or
nationally accredited college or university, the Advanced Start
Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies could help you develop
the qualifications you may need to increase your marketability in
today's job market.
Kaplan University's innovative program combines the
career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic
curriculum of a four-year program, offering you the flexibility
of joining the workforce while pursuing your goals. This
bachelor's degree program could help prepare you for advancement
in paralegal studies with the knowledge, communication skills,
critical thinking and technical competencies required in the
modern workplace. This degree accommodates both the student whose
immediate educational goals are satisfied by the completion of a
bachelor's degree, and the student who is planning to pursue
graduate-level education in the paralegal studies field.
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies (Online)
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Pursue your pre-law degree—online. Prepare for law school,
or pursue your career goals in business, government, or the
service industry. This program is designed to emphasize the
basics of the American legal system, while developing your
communication, critical thinking and research skills. This
program offers a practical curriculum, specialized elective
options, and rigorous capstone requirements (choose an
internship, thesis, or comprehensive exam).
Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies (Online)
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If you are interested in pursuing or advancing a career as a
paralegal, the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program
could help. This degree program is designed to provide a solid
foundation in the law and paralegal skills, built upon a broad
liberal arts knowledge base. Graduates of this program could
pursue career opportunities or job advancement in a legal
environment such as a private law firm, corporate law department,
or local, state, or federal agency where duties may include
assisting with litigation preparation, document supervision,
aiding attorneys in courtroom proceedings, and researching legal
issues. Study to gain research and analytical skills along with
technical competencies in various specialized areas of law.
Pathway to Paralegal Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (Online)
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Add paralegal certification to your bachelor's degree. If you
have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university, this certificate program may increase your
marketability when competing for jobs in a variety of career
fields. The progam emphasizes such topics as: communication in a
legal environment, conducting legal research, and evaluation of
legal sources. You will have the opportunity to apply concepts to
relevant legal arguments and examine ethics in legal
environments.
Master of Science in Legal Studies
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By pursuing a Master of Science in Legal Studies online, you
could help prepare yourself for a career that requires a strong
understanding of the law and its interaction with societal
institutions. The knowledge, skills, and experience you acquire
while earning your master's degree may help you stand out to
employers when competing for senior management and administration
positions with corporations, nonprofit organizations,
associations, membership groups, educational institutions, or
government agencies.
Kaplan University' online program is designed for busy, working
adults from diverse career and cultural backgrounds. Student's
applying to this program must already have a bachelor's degree
(in any subject) from a regionally-accredited institution.
The master's in legal studies curriculum is "outcome-oriented,"
which means you will have the opportunity to study real-world
experiences that require relevant, hands-on skills. Each course
includes a clearly defined set of goals, so you should always
know what is expected of you and how you are doing. Class sizes
are small to help you closely track your progress.
The Master of Science in Legal Studies was created by national
leaders in law, social science, and teaching, and is guided by a
national advisory board of subject matter experts in a wide
variety of law-related areas.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates
to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related
fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates
will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
†Graduates are not authorized to practice law and will not
be eligible to sit for any state's bar examination. Paralegals
are not lawyers and cannot practice law or give legal advice.
‡Please refer to the University Catalog for transfer of
credit policy.
§While the program is designed to prepare graduates to
pursue continued graduate-level education, the University cannot
guarantee that students will be granted admission to any graduate
programs.
