Some advantages and perks for experienced paralegals and legal assistants include working in a professional environment, supervising other staff, or even going into business for themselves. In recent years, the number of new jobs in the paralegal market has outpaced the growth rate for most other jobs. The US Department of Labor estimates employment for paralegals will grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2010. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal/Legal Assistant program is designed to provide the student with fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, substantive and procedural law, drafting of legal pleading and responses, and legal research. Graduates of the program should be able to assist an attorney in private or corporate practice.

There's nothing like a balanced budget to make you feel you've done a good job. If you can keep the money under control, you'll be truly valued in any business environment. Our Business and Accounting Applications program prepares you for a multitude of positions in government, small business, corporate, nonprofit-in fact any organization that requires a significant amount of accounting knowledge. Graduates have a firm foundation in accounts payable, receivable, budgets, cash flow, financial statement preparation, and payroll. Using the latest software applications, you'll gain experience in computerized accounting. and graduate with the fundamental accounting principles and practical skills needed for employment in the accounting/bookkeeping field in an entry-level position.

The largest number of business organizations in the United States are classified in the small and medium-sized categories. Service, retail, and wholesale industries require key employees to have a broad background in many disciplines to ensure the profitability and growth of the company. Our Business Management program is designed to provide a solid background in management and marketing skills, coupled with studies in the financial aspect of business operations and computer literacy. Students are introduced to the fundamental accounting procedures, as well as financial and managerial accounting principles. The role of the legal system is introduced and additional coursework covers the nature and requirements of the law relating to contracts.