The curriculum is challenging and contemporary. It is the policy of the Criminal Justice Training Center to include professional ethics in every aspect of the Paralegal Studies Program. It is our firm intention to provide paralegal students with the best possible instruction and training to ensure student success. Paralegal Certificate A Certificate in Paralegal Studies is available for students who already have a college degree or who simply desire to focus their studies in preparation for a career as a paralegal. Students must complete all of the required courses specified below and a minimum of four elective courses.
Students earn three units of college credit for each course unless otherwise stated.
The following is a recommended sequence of study. It is highly recommended that students complete ENGL 120 or its equivalent prior to enrolling in the program. The following sequence is only a recommendation and some courses may not be available in the order they are listed. The first step to enrolling in the Paralegal Studies program is to complete a College Application for Admission that is available during normal business hours from the Office of Admissions and Records. Financial Aid and Student Loans are available through the Napa Valley College Financial Aid Office.