LEGAL STUDIES DEGREE PROGRAMS ONLINE

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Legal Studies Degrees

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University of Maryland University College

• Bachelors in Legal Studies
  The legal studies major prepares students for challenging and responsible paralegal work in various legal settings and focuses on fundamental legal knowledge, skills, and ethical principles. The curriculum addresses the organization, function, and processes of the lawmaking institutions in the American legal system, as well as the role of the paralegal in the legal system and the governing rules of legal ethics. It emphasizes legal analysis, legal writing and drafting, legal research, and computer competence in the legal environment.

University of Maryland University College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Kaplan University
Kaplan University offers the following online legal studies certificate:

• A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies
  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 will give you the advantage you need to attain the position you want. This 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 will prepare you for diverse career opportunities in the field.
• Advanced Start B.S. in Legal Studies
• Advanced Start B.S. in Paralegal Studies
  If you have your associate's degree, our advanced start program can help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies in as little as 12 months. This innovative program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program, giving you the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This program prepares you with the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking, and technical competencies required in the modern workplace. You can personalize your education to fit your needs by selecting a particular area of study: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Office Management, and Personal Injury.
• B.S. in Legal Studies
• B.S. in Legal Studies/Health Care
• B.S. in Paralegal Studies
  If you want to pursue or advance a career as a paralegal, the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program will help you meet your career goals. This program provides a solid foundation in the law and paralegal skills, including litigation preparation, document supervision, and legal research. Graduates may 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. You will gain research and analytical skills along with technical competencies in specialized areas of law.
• B.S. in Paralegal Studies/Alternative Dispute Resolution
• B.S. in Paralegal Studies/Corporate Law
• B.S. in Paralegal Studies/Employment Law
• B.S. in Paralegal Studies/Family Law
• B.S. in Paralegal Studies/Legal Technology
• B.S. in Paralegal Studies/Personal Injury
• B.S. in Paralegal Studies/Real Estate Law
• B.S. in Paralegal Studies/Social Security Law
• B.S. in Paralegal/Office Management
• Masters of Science in Legal Studies
• MSCJ/Law
• Pathway to Paralegal Certificate
  If you already have an associate's or bachelor's degree and want to seek entry-level employment opportunities in the legal profession, the Pathway to Paralegal Certificate is a valuable stepping stone toward your professional goals. This certificate program helps you increase your knowledge of the paralegal profession and provides an overall understanding of the American legal system. Students will study the civil litigation process, including fact gathering and investigation, case management and strategy, pleadings, motions, trial preparations, trial procedures, and posttrial procedures. You will also learn how to conduct legal research, appraise and evaluate legal sources, and incorporate these into relevant legal arguments.

Kaplan University is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Colorado Technical University Online
With CTU Online, you can earn a career-accelerating Bachelor's degree on a flexible study schedule that fits your busy lifestyle. CTU Online offers the following online criminal justice bachelors degree with a certificate in legal studies:

• Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies

Colorado Tech Online is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Learning.

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Westwood College Online

• Paralegal

Westwood College Online is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

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South University

• Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies

South University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as a Level V institution eligible to award associate, bachelor, master's, and doctoral degrees.

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American Public University
The American Public University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies through distance learning. The program is designed for students interested in the study of law and legal issues or those interested in a social sciences-oriented degree that emphasizes American or international governance, civil and criminal processes, legal systems, and the theory and philosophy of justice. Accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council.

Keystone University Network
Keystone University Network offers an online Master of Science in Legal Studies: Law & Public Policy. The program allows seasoned practitioners and scholarly graduate students the opportunity to address, analyze and critique the law and its implications from a social, administrative, juridicial, operational, philosophical and managerial perspective. Accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges.