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Bachelor of Science in Paralegal

Many law firms and corporations require a candidate for a paralegal position to have a bachelor's degree--and a specific set of skills and experience. Our graduates meet that standard. Our Bachelor of Science in Paralegal degree program, designed in collaboration with legal employers, emphasizes hands-on practice, effective communication and critical thinking.

Features of the bachelor's in paralegal program

• Advanced studies include alternative dispute resolution, interviewing and investigation, probate, bankruptcy, corporate business structures, litigation and legal research.
• Electives include fraud examination, cyber law, organizational behavior, and copyrights, patents and trademarks.
• The program includes an advanced paralegal internship.
• Courses are offered day and evening at every campus location and through our online college.
• You will be prepared for a wide range of career prospects in legal services.
• Learn more about the bachelor's degree in paralegal.

History, accreditation and a personal approach to education

Globe University, established in 1885, has a long history as a provider of higher education. Our college is nationally accredited, a member of Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools. We provide individual financial aid and academic planning sessions, as well as lifelong job-search assistance.

If you have any questions, or would like to schedule a personal tour of a campus, please call 1-877-303-6060 or contact admissions. We look forward to meeting you!

Notes. 1 – Tuition, fees and textbook costs are current as of October 3, 2011 and represent estimated costs for students completing the program “on-time” based on current tuition levels which are subject to change; 2 – “Median Federal Loan Debt” is the median value of total debt from federal student loans for students completing the program in the 2010-2011 award year; 3 – “Median Private Loan Debt” is the median value of total debt from private loan sources for students completing the program in the 2010-2011 award year; 4 – “Median Institutional Loan Debt” is the median value of total debt from institutional financing plans for students completing the program in the 2010-2011 award year; 5 – the “On-Time Completion Rate” reflects the percentage of students completing the program in 2010-2011 who did so within the normal program length; 6 – Job placement rate calculated for 2010-2011 program graduates using the methodology established by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS – www.acics.org); 7 – O*Net is the U.S. Department of Labor’s database for job titles and information related to employment in specific career fields. The occupations listed in the table above result from entering the program’s CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) Code into the O*Net Crosswalk at http://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/. CIP codes reflect broad categories of educational programs rather than the specific focus of a program offered at a particular institution. As a result, the occupations listed above represent potential careers that may be obtained by graduates of this program and may include occupations in which program graduates do not work. Please speak to an admissions representative to learn more about specific career opportunities for graduates of this program. Values of “n/a” appear for programs that had fewer than 10 graduates in 2010-2011.