The two areas of study for this topic-specific Specialist Program are Immigration Law and Constitutional Law. A required elective further sharpens your understanding of Immigration Law.
Immigration Law
Immigration is the fastest growing specialist area for paralegals. Businesses, government agencies, families and individuals increasingly need legal assistance to deal with immigration issues and procedures. Gain competency in the rules and regulations under the Homeland Security Act. Become an asset to legal firms and government entities, so you can skillfully assist them in this important and developing area of law.
Constitutional Law
Improve your knowledge of the foundational elements underlying court rulings and opinions, so you can effectually assist in criminal law processes. This overview of historic and current Constitutional issues provides you with a better understanding of the division of powers embodied in the three branches of government as well as topical issues such as abortion rights, individual freedoms and state v. federal governmental power.
Elective
Once you have begun this program, you will work with your instructor to determine which elective course fits best with your particular area of interest. You will choose one of the following electives: E-Discovery, Accounting and Tax Law for Paralegals, Legal Ethics, Laws of Evidence or Advanced Legal Research.