Criminal Law For Paralegals
Contact Hours: 24 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
Legal systems exist to serve the interests of the citizenry. Laws under such systems can deal with the public and private safety and health of citizenry, the means to resolve problems among parties, certain ownership interests which the law recognizes and protects, and the legal systems of different nations. This course is designed to provide an overview of Criminal Law to the student.
For this Basic Completion course, students will contact the instructor who will guide them on all course procedures. Students may query the instructor via e-mail and voice, regarding lessons, readings and interpretation of the materials.
This course is based on an independent study model that allows the student to work through the program in a self-directed manner. Questions and return email communication can be engaged in for clarification and guidance when necessary.
At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Students will complete open-book multiple choice exams on each chapter of material in the course (where the course consists of 8 chapters of material). Completion of each chapter is based on achieving a score of 70% or more on tests provided.
Additional textbook required. Upon enrollment, please speak directly with the course instructor prior to purchasing the book.