This program leads to the Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies. It prepares the graduate to function as a paraprofessional in the legal profession and as a legal assistant in private practice and in the law-related operations of business, industry, and government. The program has a core of legal specialty, administration, and communication skills to provide professional competency and a range of social science and humanities courses to provide the intellectual background for the student's future professional life including an understanding of law and its function in society. The Paralegal Studies Program sponsors a student organization which meets at least once a month during the academic year. Normally there is a speaker at each meeting.
Most speakers are attorneys and paralegals.
The program for the year concludes with a banquet.