Online Associate of Science in Legal Studies Degree

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WHY CONSIDER AN ONLINE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN LEGAL STUDIES DEGREE?


Aristotle once said "Law is order, and good law is good order." It's true that, both in and out of the courtroom, legal professionals have the essential role of maintaining order in today's society. Earning an Online Associate of Science in Legal Studies Degree is an important first step for anyone who is looking to pursue a career in this field.

Post University's Online Associate of Science in Legal Studies Degree program curriculum provides students with a thorough grounding in ethical decision-making skills as they explore the relationship of the legal system to business, government and society. Our Online Associate of Science in Legal Studies Degree program faculty members bring both advanced degrees and years of relevant experience in the field to our unique, student-oriented curriculum.

The Online Associate of Science in Legal Studies Degree program combines the strengths of a traditional New England University education with the convenience and flexibility of online learning. You will benefit from regular contact with and feedback from professors, as well as the opportunity to learn from and interact with other working professionals. Our highly interactive online classes are offered in eight-week modules, six times a year, making it possible for you to complete your Online Associate of Science in Legal Studies Degree in less time without sacrificing quality.

The Online Associate of Science in Legal Studies Degree program is a career-focused pathway to a variety of professional careers where undergraduate legal skills are required. An Online Associate of Science in Legal Studies Degree from Post University will prepare you to enter a rewarding career as a paralegal in corporate, private, or government organizations. Many of our graduates move on to complete four-year degrees after earning their Online Associate of Science in Legal Studies Degree.

THE ONLINE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN LEGAL STUDIES DEGREE PROGRAM AT POST UNIVERSITY IS IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO:

  • Gain the skills and experiences they'll need to succeed in a wide range of career opportunities in public, private and nonprofit organizations after graduating with an Online Associate of Science in Legal Studies Degree
  • Make connections across disciplines so they're better prepared to respond to a diverse and constantly changing global marketplace
  • Enhance self-awareness, build confidence and develop a strong sense of direction through a careful blend of Online Associate of Science in Legal Studies Degree program courses, general education and elective courses
  • Learn from faculty members who have advanced degrees and years of relevant experience in the legal field

BENEFITS OF THE ONLINE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN LEGAL STUDIES DEGREE PROGRAM AT POST UNIVERSITY

  • Post University is an accredited New England university that has been providing quality education to its students since 1890.
  • Our Online Associate of Science in Legal Studies Degree can be completed entirely online—at a time and place that's convenient for you.
  • Our small classes are taught by faculty members who have advanced degrees and extensive real-world experience in their respective fields.
  • We offer a high-quality, career-focused Online Associate of Science in Legal Studies Degree program that will make a real difference in your future career.
  • Our Online Associate of Science in Legal Studies Degree program features a curriculum that includes a strong focus on innovation, creativity and leadership. You won't be learning from static text on a page; you'll be part of a highly interactive, practice-based learning environment.
  • You will get a great return on your investment (ROI), earning a valuable degree at an affordable price.
  • You will have access to the University Writing Center and to one-to-one online tutoring services at no additional charge.
  • All students can access technical help by phone, chat and email 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

To learn more about Post University's Online Associate of Science in Legal Studies Degree program, please complete the inquiry form at the top of the page or call 800.345.2562.

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ACCELERATED LEGAL STUDIES PROGRAM FAST FACTS
     
STUDENTS IN THIS ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAM
163  
     
OCCUPATIONS
This degree will prepare you for careers including, but not limited to, the ones listed below.
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-2011.00
 
Law Clerks
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-2092.00
 
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-2093.00
 
Legal Support Workers, All Other
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-2099.00
     
2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS
5
 
2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS IN NORMAL TIME
80%*
*ADP students who do not transfer in any credits and take one course each module will complete this program in 3.5 years.
     
AVERAGE PROGRAM COMPLETION TIME
25 Months    
     
AVERAGE NUMBER OF TRANSFERRED CREDITS
12    
     
JOB PLACEMENT
100% of program graduates are employed
     
     
 
ACCREDITATION
Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Post University's Business School also is a candidate for Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
 
TUITION & FEES 2012-2013
Program Cost: $31,500*
Approximate Program Text Book Cost: $2,500*

* This is the tuition cost using current tuition rates for the entire 60-credit degree program. Program costs will vary depending on transfer credits and financial aid amounts.
   
UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID
70% of ADP undergraduate students receive some form of Financial Aid
   
MEDIAN LOAN DEBT
Number of Borrowers: 120
Federal Private Loans Institutional Loans
(Amount Borrowed) (Amount Borrowed) (Amount
Owed)
$9,282 $1,950 $0
   
ADP PERSISTENCE RATES
The percentage of students who took a class in one MOD and then took a class in the next MOD in the 2009-2010 academic year was 84% among undergraduate students and 95% among graduate students.
 
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
16 students  
   
UNIVERSITY FACULTY
Full-time: 35  
Part-time: 298
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