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Strayer University Strayer University is regionally accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation. |
Strayer University offers students a quality education that's affordable, convenient, and supportive. Our flexible academic programs make it possible for you to earn a competitive MBA or your associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree on your schedule, without interrupting your personal or professional life. Established in 1892, Strayer University was designed to meet the educational needs of working adult students. To do this, we offer flexible class formats that allow you to balance a college education with your other responsibilities. Our programs include accounting, business, criminal justice, information systems, management, public administration, health services administration, and education.
- Acquisition and Contract Management
- Banking
- Human Resource Management - Curriculum aligns with SHRM guidelines
- Finance
- Health Services Administration
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- E-Business
- Retail Management
- Marketing
- Management
- Legal Studies
Bachelor of Business Administration - Legal Studies
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) prepares graduates for a wide range of managerial positions in government, business, and non-profit organizations. Business administration students acquire fundamental as well as practical and professional skills in all phases of business, including problem-solving and decision-making.The BBA program offers area concentrations that enable students to tailor their degrees to their career and educational goals.Specializations are available in:
- Examine major criminal law violations and the differences between de-criminalization and legalization.
- Focus on the concepts and processes related to criminal law, including criminal procedures, prosecution, defense, and court procedures and decision-making.
- Learn how civil law is relevant to human resource managers, healthcare professionals, and public administrators.
- Explore debates surrounding key social issues, including immigration, abortion, intellectual property, and the separation of church and state.
B.S. in Political Science and Public Administration - Law and Legal Studies
You will have the opportunity to examine the structure and processes of the law and how it relates to your personal and professional worlds in the Law and Legal Studies concentration. You can gain a solid foundation that can prepare you for law school or other exciting areas in the legal field within law firms, corporate compliance offices, and state and federal courts.Throughout this program, you will:
- Claims Examiners
- Paralegals
- Lawyers and Judges (after Law School)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Legal Studies
Post University's bachelor's degree in Legal Studies will prepare you to excel in new positions within your current organization, prepare you to start a career in the legal field as a paralegal, or enter law school or graduate school.You may enter law school with any bachelor's degree. As it explores the relationship of the legal system to business, government and society, the bachelor's degree in Legal Studies from Post University offers a thorough grounding in honest decision-making. It provides an excellent foundation and preparation for law school.Our faculty will actively engage you in a high quality and relevant curriculum that prepares you to enter a rewarding career in the legal field. The program is broad-based and allows a student to study subjects such as economics; e-commerce; state, local and national government; sports law; environmental law and practice; and patents, copyrights and trademarks. You will develop writing and communication skills necessary for success in law school and the legal profession. You will study in highly interactive, small classes in 8-week accelerated modules. Paralegals are found in all types of organizations, but most are employed by corporate legal departments, law firms, and various government offices. Jobs in this field are expected to among the fastest growing careers according to the US Department of Labor. Paralegals assist attorneys by obtaining facts and doing research for legal cases. Paralegals perform legal research, prepare briefs of researched cases, compose letters to clients and general correspondence, draft legal documents, provide general supervision of the law library in the office, interview clients and digest depositions, gather information for client files, and assist attorneys in trial preparation.Post University graduates become:
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
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, law office management, document and litigation preparation, and other duties of the daily practice of law. 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. 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 profession of legal assisting is expected to grow 22% by 2016, according to the Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2008-2009 Edition) which is much faster than most professions. 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).
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies Degree Completion
Advance your career and increase your knowledge of the American legal system with Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies degree. You'll have hands-on experience developing effective legal briefs, memoranda, and letters. An emphasis on reasoning and logic will enhance your critical thinking skills and academic research into practical legal applications.If you enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies Degree Completion Program with your associate's degree, or close to 60 credit hours, you can complete this program in as little as one year!
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
The Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies program provides an excellent foundation for those who are seeking employment and advancement in the growing profession of paralegals and legal assistants. South University has been approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) to offer 20 legal specialty courses from its Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies program in an online format. Paralegals assist attorneys with the preparation of civil and criminal cases by interviewing clients, investigating facts, drafting legal documents, researching law, and assisting the attorney at trial. Full time students can earn a Legal Studies Bachelor degree in as little as three years. Degree completion time may be shorter if you have previous transferable college credit. Students are also required to take 4 specific courses in an 11-week, on-ground campus setting aside from taking the 20 online courses in an accelerated 5 ½ week format. Including your local community college, these courses may be completed at any accredited college or university.
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies (BSLS)
The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies degree program prepares students with the academic knowledge and necessary skills for entry-level or management training positions in legal office administration or other business enterprises requiring a legal studies background.
Bachelor of Science in Science and Technology - Legal Studies
The Bachelor of Science in Science and Technology with a concentration in Legal Studies attracts a wide array of students and is applicable to a variety of fields. Court clerks, paralegals, business people, support personnel, future law students, real estate practitioners, and a host of other professionals will find the subject matter both practical and challenging. After a required core is fulfilled, each student has the ability to tailor the program to suit his or her individual needs.
Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies: Degree Completion
Brandman University's Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies gives you the theoretical, historical, social and political foundations to understand law in a democratic society. Legal studies students who plan to go on to law school should consider taking a preparatory LSAT course and intern in a legal environment. The program prepares you for entry into professions where knowledge of the legal or constitutional order is required. You'll examine competing theories of law; investigate the relationships between law, power, punishment, democracy, work to understand major Supreme Court decisions; rights and citizenship; explore historical foundations of the American legal order; and appreciate the role social movements have played in the judicial system.
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University of Maryland University College / UMUC Online University of Maryland University College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, one of the six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. |
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
The focus of UMUC's Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies is on fundamental legal knowledge, skills, and ethical principles. This program prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical principles necessary to research and produce legal information and documents in law-related environments. The major in legal studies provides a solid foundation for challenging paralegal work in various legal settings as well as for further education in a variety of fields. It emphasizes legal analysis, legal research, legal writing and drafting, and computer competence in the legal environment. 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.
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
The Legal Studies program from American Public University is intended for those interested in a social sciences-oriented degree that emphasizes governance, legal systems, civil and criminal processes, and the theory and philosophy of justice. The program is designed for students interested in the study of law and legal issues.
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
The Legal Studies program from American Public University is intended for those interested in a social sciences-oriented degree that emphasizes legal systems, governance, civil and criminal processes, and the theory and philosophy of justice. The program is designed for students interested in the study of law and legal issues.
Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies
Intrigued by the law and how it works in our society and around the world? Are you interested to learn how to negotiate, mediate, and investigate judicial affairs? The BA in Legal Studies program builds a basic foundation in understanding the roles of law, justice, and governance and the impact these have on society. You will acquire knowledge of a variety of judicial, economic systems, political, and as well as laws and policies that can be applied in multiple areas of government and business. The program also offers an international and historical perspective on legal issues that can provide a solid base for advanced study in the field of law within the framework of a liberal arts education.
Bachelor of Science in Business with a Minor in Legal Studies
Are you fascinated on topics like civil legal and law research? Would knowing how to interface with corporate legal departments help you move into management or an understanding of the role of law in business and commerce? The Legal Studies Minor builds a basic foundation in understanding the roles of justice, law, and governance and the impact these have on government, society, and business.
Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies
Interested in pursuing a law degree? Our bachelor's program prepares students with major courses such as criminal law, legal research, contracts, wills and trusts, torts, and family law. Become an essential and vital part of a legal team with a BA degree in Legal Studies from Keiser University. Legal Studies graduates may work with private or corporate law firms, government agencies, banks, title companies or law enforcement. Students will develop skills in legal research and writing; understanding substantive law, civil and criminal procedures, litigation case files, and methods of dispute resolution. Sharpen your skills and advance in this challenging and exciting field. Giving you the freedom to complete your studies anytime, anywhere, all coursework is offered online.Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates and degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. For questions about the accreditation of Keiser University, contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500.