Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies

The Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies course is provided online at the Kaplan University. This degree course provides the student with a solid foundation in the law and paralegal skills, built upon a broad liberal arts knowledge base. The students have career opportunities in a legal environment such as a private law firm, corporate law department, or local, state or federal agency.

The Kaplan University offers three emphasis areas in the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program:

1. Alternative Dispute Resolution

   In this emphasis, the students will learn the methods and techniques to becoming a successful mediator, arbitrator, and conflict negotiation specialist. This emphasis focuses your degree plan on learning the dynamics and methods related to litigation for resolving disputes. The student will learn how to effectively arbitrate legal proceedings in family, divorce, and employment cases.

   This emphasis includes courses like:

   • Communication and Conflict
   • Family and Divorce Mediation
   • Alternative Dispute Resolution
   • Employment Mediation

2. Office Management

   In this emphasis, you will learn effective law office workflow coordination, team-building, and law office procedures and record keeping. This emphasis includes the courses like:

   • Organizational Behavior
   • Law Office Management
   • Conflict Resolution and Team Dynamics
   • Employment Law

3. Personal Injury Emphasis

   The students will gain the skills to work in the field of personal injury and tort law, including negligence discovery, analyzing case law, preparing briefs, and presenting damages. This emphasis includes the courses like:

   • Insurance Law
   • Medical Records Summary and Review
   • Product Liability
   • Medical Malpractice Litigation