Paralegal Studies (AAS)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/17/2024
Program Description
The Paralegal studies degree program will prepare students for a productive paralegal or investigative assistant career. The program also serves as a foundation for students who may later pursue baccalaureate or professional degrees in law. This program prepares students for entry-level employment as paralegals working with lawyers and judges in law firms, corporations, legal aid offices or government agencies.
Established in 2014
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
8900 U.S. Highway 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-7842
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 960.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,290.00 |
| Books | $3,035.00 |
| Fees | $1,141.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,466.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
For general information, please call a New Student Enrollment Coach in the Admissions Office at 815-479-7732. Once approved for training, please contact Kristen Mueller at 815-479-7842 or wioatraining@mchenry.edu
Entry Requirements:
- Other - Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Paralegal Studies (AAS)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/17/2024
Program Description
The Paralegal studies degree program will prepare students for a productive paralegal or investigative assistant career. The program also serves as a foundation for students who may later pursue baccalaureate or professional degrees in law. This program prepares students for entry-level employment as paralegals working with lawyers and judges in law firms, corporations, legal aid offices or government agencies.
Established in 2014
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
8900 U.S. Highway 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-7842
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 960.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,290.00 |
| Books | $3,035.00 |
| Fees | $1,141.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,466.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
For general information, please call a New Student Enrollment Coach in the Admissions Office at 815-479-7732. Once approved for training, please contact Kristen Mueller at 815-479-7842 or wioatraining@mchenry.edu
Entry Requirements:
- Other - Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction