Paralegal Certificate

Bethany’s paralegal certificate program is an excellent option for students seeking to fast-track their training for paralegal jobs and for other legal support positions. As a vital part of the American legal system, paralegals are responsible for a significant amount of preparation work in the law office and in the courtroom. Our paralegal certificate program exposes you to the introductory-level knowledge of the paralegal profession and legal system through training in foundations of law, criminal law, legal research and writing methods, and legal procedures. Whether you are seeking to grow in your current role or want to explore other areas within the legal field, Bethany’s paralegal certificate program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and training you need. All of our courses are taught by expert instructors with knowledge and experience in their field. All instructors hold either Juris Doctorate degrees or a Ph.D. in a related field.

The Paralegal Certificate Program requires the following courses:

Required course:

• LEGL210 Introduction to Legal Studies

Two of:

• COMM230 Argument and Advocacy
• HIST207 History of USA I
• HIST208 History of USA II
• PHIL201 Logic and Critical Thinking
• PHIL202 Introduction to Philosophy
• PHIL204 Ethics
• PLSC105 American Government
• PLSC106 World Politics

One of:

• ECON203 Principles of Macroeconomics
• ECON204 Principles of Microeconomics
• SOCL240 Criminal Deviance and Justice

All of:

• HIST385 Western Legal Traditions or HIST470 The Supreme Court and the American People
• LEGL320 Legal Research and Writing
• LEGL499 Legal Studies Internship

One of:

• BUSN360 Business Ethics
• LEGL460 Legal Procedures
• LEGL470 Family Law

One of:

• BUSN310 Principles of Management
• BUSN330 Principles of Marketing
• COMM385 Law and Ethics in Media
• COMM389 Intercultural Communication
• ECON330 Comparative Economic Systems
• HIST350 French Revolution through Napoleon
• HIST385 Western Legal Traditions (if not counted above)
• HIST410 The Era of the American Revolution
• HIST420 Constitution and Early Republic
• HIST450 Civil Rights Movement
• HIST470 The Supreme Court and the American People (if not counted above)
• PSYC340 Social Psychology
• PSYC350 Abnormal Psychology