If you want to advance your career or make a career change by entering the legal profession, the Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies may give you the advantage you need to pursue the position you want. Kaplan University's program teaches you to communicate effectively within the legal environment, synthesize important concepts from specialized legal areas, demonstrate ethical decision-making skills, and develop effective legal research methods. Comprehensive study in areas such as civil litigation, contracts, legal research, and criminal law may help prepare you for diverse career opportunities in the field.§
§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. Paralegals are not lawyers and cannot practice law or give legal advice.
Calendar Type:
Kaplan University is on a quarterly system.
Credit-earning Options:
Transfer credit is available. Please ask an Admissions Advisor for details.
Delivery Format:
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All of your courses and programs at Kaplan University can be completed online.
Carnegie Classification:
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Baccalaureate/Associate's College
Technical Requirements:
Windows XP/Vista/7 OR Mac OS X. 10 GB hard-drive space. 1024 x 768 monitor with a 16-bit or greater video card. DVD-ROM drive or CD-ROM. Sound card with speakers and microphone. Microsoft Office 2003+. IE 7.0+ OR Firefox 3.013+. High speed Internet.
Geographic Restrictions:
One of the greatest benefits of being online is that there are no geographical boundaries. This benefits the student in many ways, from convenience to a better selection of instructors to practical knowledge in many different areas.
On-Campus Requirement:
There are no on-campus requirements.
Scholarships Offered:
Please see website for scholarship details.
Loans Offered:
Please see website for loans and financial aid availability.
Important:
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