Paralegal and legal assistant jobs will be among the fastest growing through 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Get the skills you need to make your future an exciting one!
Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies (ASPS)
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through 2014. Employers are trying to reduce costs and increase the availability and efficiency of legal services by hiring paralegals to perform tasks formerly carried out by lawyers.*
At Stonecliffe College Online, students can take advantage of this trend by acquiring the real-world knowledge and skills required to offer quality legal assistance to the increasing number of organizations and law firms needing such services.
Some Required Courses Include:
- Criminal Law
- Introduction to Paralegal Studies and Ethics
- Legal Research and Writing I
- Legal Technology
- Civil Litigation I
- Torts
- Contracts
- Commercial Law
- Property/Real Estate
- Family Law
- Trusts, Wills, & Estates
- Civil Litigation II
Whatever academic or professional paths you choose to pursue, Stonecliffe College Online is dedicated to providing you with a rewarding learning experience as you begin to prepare for life's exciting challenges and opportunities. We look forward to assisting you every step of the way!
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos114.htm#outlook (visited November 12, 2007).
Stonecliffe College Online is an academic division of Colorado Technical University. Colorado Technical University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. (For more information, visit the NCA Higher Learning Commission website.)
