What will I learn in this program?
You will learn legal terminology, legal principles, and develop cases in the civil and criminal systems.
Typical Classes:
Introduction to Law
This lecture course will help you understand and apply basic knowledge of legal issues in the civil and criminal systems.
Legal Research
This course will help you apply your knowledge of electronic media to locate statutes and rules of the law.
Legal Writing
You will develop analysis and application of the writing process used in the practice of law.
Criminal Trial Procedures
This course will help you develop procedures of the criminal trial process.
Time to completion, taking classes full-time:
Taking classes full time, you can complete this 28-credit certificate in three semesters.
Career Options:
This certificate will help you obtain an entry-level position as a paralegal, legal secretary, mediator, court clerk and other related positions.
Department/Contact Information:
For more information about this certificate or its requirements, please call us at (928) 344-7572
Revised 08/24/2010
