School of Legal Studies
PURSUE THE CHANGE IN SOCIETY YOU WANT TO SEE
Do you want to make an impact on the world around you? Everyone who serves in the legal system shares a common mission: to serve, protect, and bring about positive change.
With a career in criminal justice, you will focus on criminal behavior and the reasons behind it. Or, working in legal studies you will focus on the law and how it is applied.
A career in legal studies or criminal justice gives you the opportunity to help people in all walks of life assert their rights.
No matter the path you choose, South College is here to provide you with quality education and personalized programs to help your dreams find direction.
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PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
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Certificate in Investigation and Security
- South College Online
- 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.
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Certificate in Paralegal (Post-Degree)
- South College Asheville
- 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.
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Certificate in Paralegal Studies (Post-Degree)
- South College Knoxville
- 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.
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Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice
- South College Online
- 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.
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Graduate Certificate in Public Administration for Criminal Justice Professionals
- South College Online
- 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.
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Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies
- South College Asheville
- 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.
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Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
- South College Asheville, South College Knoxville, South College Nashville, South College Online
- 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.
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Associate of Science in Investigation and Security
- South College Online
- 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.
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Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies
- South College Knoxville
- 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.
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- South College Knoxville, South College Nashville, South College Online
- 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.
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Associate of Science in Emergency Management
- South College Online
- What You’ll Learn If you’re looking to pursue future opportunities in emergency management, homeland security, or hazard mitigation, the Associate of Science (AS) in Emergency Management can help you prepare. The South College AS Emergency Management program is designed to assist students in establishing the foundations of how to coordinate emergency and disaster response, evaluate […]
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Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management
- South College Online
- What You’ll Learn At South College, our Bachelor of Science (BS) in Emergency Management program can help you prepare to pursue opportunities in the field by developing a strong understanding of emergency, hazard, and disaster mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery. To prepare our graduates to effectively handle the challenges today’s emergency responders encounter, our program […]
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Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
- South College Asheville, South College Knoxville
- 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.
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Master of Science in Criminal Justice
- South College Online
- 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.
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CONCENTRATIONS
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Public Administration
- South College Online
- 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.
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Computer Forensic Investigation
- South College Online
- 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.
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Fraud Examination
- South College Online
- 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.
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Associate of Science in Emergency Management
- South College Online
- What You’ll Learn If you’re looking to pursue future opportunities in emergency management, homeland security, or hazard mitigation, the Associate of Science (AS) in Emergency Management can help you prepare. The South College AS Emergency Management program is designed to assist students in establishing the foundations of how to coordinate emergency and disaster response, evaluate […]
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Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management
- South College Online
- What You’ll Learn At South College, our Bachelor of Science (BS) in Emergency Management program can help you prepare to pursue opportunities in the field by developing a strong understanding of emergency, hazard, and disaster mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery. To prepare our graduates to effectively handle the challenges today’s emergency responders encounter, our program […]
Success at South College
Policing is very complex. To be successful, officers must constantly learn new ways of doing things. South College provided the opportunity for me to learn from the past so that I can be a part of how the future is changed.
The thing we like most about attending South College is the amazing instructors we have had who encourage us in school, help whenever needed, and always go the extra mile for their students. If we decide to further our degree we are going to come back to South College.
The desire to learn has been a driving force in my adult life, and the decision to continue my education at South College was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Every day I apply knowledge and skills that were taught and reinforced in the South College Criminal Justice Program.