Since its founding in 1990, Hodges University has emerged as one
of Florida's leading institutions of higher learning. A private,
not-for-profit institution, Hodges is accredited by the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate's-,
baccalaureate- and graduate-level degrees in a variety of
professional disciplines.
Though serving students of all ages, Hodges University has
garnered recognition for developing a curriculum that is uniquely
catered for adults who balance their academics while maintaining
full-time jobs and family responsibilities.
Hodges has been in the online academic arena for over 10 years
and has a unique delivery of courses through the Blackboard
online platform. The recent addition of the Tegrity platform
allows students to study on the go, with the ability to download
lectures to iPods and other electronic devices. Learning at a
distance has never been so easy and convenient.
But never fear, you are never alone at Hodges. With a responsive
faculty and a myriad of student services at your disposal, help
is always there for the asking. All library services are
accessible through the internet, so even research is at your
fingertips!
Now is the time to make your connection to Hodges University!
That connection will make a difference in your life, your career
and your future.
A paralegal is a legal assistant, not a legal secretary, and has
been trained in general and specific areas of law and legal
research. The paralegal performs routine duties of legal practice
such as client contact, research, evidence collection, and
document preparation under the supervision of an attorney. The
paralegal is to the lawyer what a nurse is to a doctor–an
assistant. By delegating routine matters to the legal assistant,
both the attorney and the client are better served.
Hodges University offers an Associate in Science in Paralegal
Studies degree with a curriculum of law, the legal profession and
practice, liberal arts; as well as other courses and resources to
fulfill that curriculum. Counseling is offered to prepare each
student for a successful career in legal assisting or further
studies in the practice of law. The programs provide training
beneficial to those already working in law offices as well as
those just getting started in the field, and students are given
the option to concentrate in a chosen legal specialty– Real
Estate Law, Bankruptcy, Family Law, Litigation, etc..
Graduates of Hodges University's paralegal program are eligible
to take the Certified Legal Assistant exam given by the National
Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. (NALA)
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice (Online)
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Criminal justice is a profession within our legal system that
deals with the safety concerns of society. Those who work in the
criminal justice system have an opportunity to make a difference
in their communities and in the lives of individuals. Having a
degree in Criminal Justice means the difference between having a
job in the field versus becoming a professional with a defined
future.
Our curriculum is designed to prepare the student who already
works in criminal justice for promotion as well as to prepare
students without experience for entry level positions.
As society changes, so too, will our criminal justice system.
Hodges University is committed to ensuring that its Criminal
Justice Program remains contemporary so that graduates of the
program will be prepared to serve the communities in which they
serve.
The Associate in Science in Criminal Justice Program is designed
to prepare students for entry-level positions within the criminal
justice system. The curriculum focuses on the critical areas
within the discipline, as well as relevant liberal arts courses,
to provide students with the skills necessary to function within
the profession.
Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice (Online)
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The principal objective of the Criminal Justice Program is to
deliver a comprehensive program of study to support the agencies
and personnel who are delegated the task of public safety and
service in our communities. The goal of the program is to ensure
that potential and current criminal justice personnel have the
opportunity to study the most comprehensive and contemporary
methods and policies dealing with the criminal justice system.
The program is designed to prepare students with no prior related
work experience for entry level positions within the criminal
justice system as well as similar positions in the private
sector. For criminal justice personnel, both sworn and civilian,
the program prepares them for middle and senior management
positions, building upon previous experience and training.
Hodges University's Criminal Justice Program emphasizes specialty
areas of concentration to prepare individuals for service in
unique and innovative areas within the criminal justice system.
Such specialty areas include management, behavioral sciences,
forensics, terrorism, and intelligence. The curriculum is
structured to provide a logical sequence of courses for students
to progress from the associate level to the bachelor's level.
As society changes, so too, will our criminal justice system.
Hodges University is committed to ensuring that its Criminal
Justice Program remains contemporary so that graduates of the
program will be prepared to serve the communities in which they
serve.
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program is developed
around a core curriculum of required courses within a range of
subjects applicable to criminal justice. In addition, each
student is required to complete a series of liberal arts courses
to assure the broadest based educational experience and to
support the general education goals of the University. Further,
the student will have the opportunity to select from an approved
list of elective courses to develop an area of interest.
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Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies (Online)
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At Hodges University, the principal objective of the Legal
Studies program is to offer a curriculum of law, liberal arts,
and business which meets the needs of the legal community and the
individual student who may want to advance to law school, as well
as prepare a student for a successful career in legal assisting.
The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies at Hodges University is
designed to prepare students for professional and management
positions in legal settings, assisting attorneys and other legal
professionals with legal research, collection of evidence,
document and litigation preparation, law office management, and
other duties of the daily practice of law.
According to the Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook
Handbook (2008-2009 Edition), the profession of legal assisting
is expected to grow 22% by 2016, which is much faster than most
professions. Now is the time to prepare for this professional and
growing career at Hodges University! Current Legal Assistants
will benefit from this degree by enhancing their skills in law
office management.
The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies is also ideal for
students wishing to continue on to law school, including the
development of skills needed for the LSAT (Law School Admission
Test).
Master's Degree in Criminal Justice (Online)
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The Criminal Justice field is growing by leaps and bounds,
offering to Criminal Justice professionals a vast number of
exciting and rewarding career opportunities. At Hodges
University, the Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MCJ)
degree is designed as a contemporary study of the Criminal
Justice System.The program is conceptually based, thereby
offering students the opportunity to develop a theoretical
understanding of criminal and deviant behavior that is applicable
to the practical realities of the criminal justice professional.
The program consists of 30 credit hours, or ten 3-credit courses,
that can be completed in 4 or 5 fifteen-week trimesters. Those
students choosing the online format may complete the program at
their own pace, as long as all degree requirements are completed
within five years.
Admission Requirements for the Master's Degree
Admission to the Master of Professional Studies Program requires
the following:
- Completion of the Application for Graduate Program Admission;
and
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
and
- Official transcripts from all prior colleges and
universities; and
- GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 credits of college-level
work; and
- Acceptable results on the MCJ Admission Test; and
- Two letters of recommendation.
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