The program addresses issues, topics, and trends in three of the basic components of criminal justice: law enforcement, victim advocacy, and corrections with a focus on real-world applications of concepts.

In South College’s Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies program, you will experience specialized coursework, field trips, guest speakers, and 120 hours of hands-on training through supervised internships in public or private legal settings like real estate and title companies, bank and trust agencies, law firms, and judicial offices to help prepare you for work as a paralegal.

With this American Bar Association (ABA) approved degree in paralegal studies, students can expect small class sizes, individual attention from faculty who are committed to student success, and academic support from tutors.

The Associate of Science in Investigation and Security program at South College is designed to prepare students for the legal and practical aspects of investigations, as well as thereal-world practice of surveillance and evidence collection. You will practice the techniques and technologies used in modern security organizations for asset protection, cybercrime detection, and both civil and criminal investigations.

This program is designed for students who plan to enter professional criminal justice training programs like the federal, state, and local law enforcement academies. Graduates of our BS in Criminal Justice may also seek entry-level positions in criminal justice fields including parole and probation enforcement, corrections, and crime analysis.

The curriculum explores core legal concepts, emphasizing critical thinking, analytical and reasoning skills, and ethics. You’ll hone your research and writing abilities so that you can become a contributing member of the legal team at a private law firm, bank, insurance company, title and mortgage company, or governmental or law enforcement agency.

When you join the Paralegal program, you’ll study under licensed attorneys with extensive professional networks and an inside perspective on the industry. Small class sizes and plenty of access to faculty members make the post-degree Certificate in Paralegal an excellent next step for college graduates who are interested in starting a career in the legal field.

This program is appropriate for students who previously earned an associate or baccalaureate degree. Students will develop skills for organizing and managing case files, conducting legal research, and drafting legal documents under the supervision of an attorney.

The curriculum includes coursework on the legal and practical aspects of conducting investigations as well as the logistics, technologies and real-world aspects of conducting surveillance and gathering physical and digital evidence. Students will also learn the theory and practice of providing security for fixed material assets.

The Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice online program is designed to help graduates and current members of the workforce pursue further their education, honing the critical and analytical skills necessary to career progression in a competitive landscape, without the commitment of a full-length graduate program.

This online Graduate Certificate program provides a realistic look at management within the public safety, homeland security, and social service fields with an emphasis on budgeting, grant writing, strategic planning, and assessment.

The online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed for working criminal justice professionals who want to improve their proficiency or become more marketable in today’s criminal justice workforce.

The program addresses issues, topics, and trends in three of the basic components of criminal justice: law enforcement, victim advocacy, and corrections with a focus on real-world applications of concepts.

An M.S. in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Public Administration is the ideal next step for students and professionals who are interested in leadership roles in government agencies or other public sector criminal justice organizations, especially those with a public safety, homeland security, or social service focus.

The program addresses issues, topics, and trends in three of the basic components of criminal justice: law enforcement, victim advocacy, and corrections with a focus on real-world applications of concepts.