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LEGAL STUDIES

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Legal studies majors support our system.  As a legal studies major, you may work as a paralegal, supporting a lawyer or firm.  You may also work as a legal researcher, lobbyist, or advocate.   A legal studies major prepares you for many roles.

There are many online legal studies degree programs, including Bachelor’s degrees online. Paralegals make approximately $39,130 per year, but that’s not the only career open to you as a legal studies major.  Others include:
  • Lobbyist
  • Court administrator
  • Court reporter
  • Legislative researcher
  • Law office administrator
  • Paralegal
  • Law clerk

Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal - Online

Westwood College Online

$31,495.00 Request Information

Looking for a fast, enriching, and convenient way to earn a degree in Paralegal studies? The online Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal from the Institute of Justice at Westwood College Online is designed for students like you!

The Paralegal online degree program will teach you the workings of the legal system, from drafting legal documents to conducting preliminary legal investigations. With Westwood College Online, your paralegal education covers:

  • Conducting legal research
  • Ethics and the Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Trial Procedures
  • Legal Office Management
You will cover all of these topics, and more, all from the convenience of wherever you would like to study. This entire associate degree program can be completed online.

The Westwood College Online Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal is a 102.5 credit program. Tuition for a full time student is $3,540 per term, and there is a $30 per credit online charge. There will also be a $25 application charge, and a $75 registration fee.

Accreditation Agency: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT)

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Bachelor Degree in Legal studies

University of Maryland

$28,180.00 Request Information

The online Bachelor degree in Legal Studies from University of Maryland is a 120 credit hour program. Tuition is $230 for Maryland residents, and $444 for non-residents. There is a $5 technology fee per credit hour, but this is capped at no more than $120 per year. There is also a $50 application fee and a $50 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education

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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Online

Westwood College Online

$64,495.00 Request Information

Looking for a fast, enriching, and convenient way to earn a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice? The online Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the Institute of Justice at Westwood College Online is designed for students like you!

The Criminal Justice online degree program will teach you the workings of the legal system, from sociology and ethics to corrections and probation. With Westwood College Online, your criminal justice education covers:

  • Criminal procedure
  • Criminal investigation
  • Victimology
  • Terrorism
  • Gangs
  • Criminal Psychology
You will cover all of these topics, and more, all from the convenience of wherever you would like to study. This entire bachelor degree program can be completed online.

The Westwood College Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is a 189 credit program. Tuition for a full time student is $3,915 per term, and there is a $30 per credit online charge. There will also be a $25 application charge, and a $75 registration fee.

Accreditation Agency: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT)

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