The Division of Law-Related Studies offers students the education needed to enter the law enforcement and legal assistant/paralegal professions.

The Criminal Justice associate degree program is for students who desire to begin careers in law enforcement, upgrade their skills, or transfer to a four-year institution to obtain a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, criminology or sociology. The College also offers three Criminal Justice certificates: Law Enforcement, Corrections and Forensics. These certificates are designed for students who are not seeking an associate degree but need course work in criminal justice to help them gain employment or advance in their respective field of employment.

TTC’s Legal Assistant associate degree program is designed for students who want a career as a legal assistant. The College also offers a Paralegal certificate program for students who already have some college credit. To enter this program students must have at least 90 quarter or 60 semester credit hours, at a C or better, from an approved, regionally accredited postsecondary institution. Of these hours, three hours must be CPT 101 or a comparable computer course, 18 hours must be general education courses spread across three disciplines, with six of those 18 hours being comprised of ENG 101 and SPC 205 or SPC 209. Contact your advisor for further details. The Paralegal certificate program and the Legal Assistant associate degree program have received the approval of the American Bar Association.

Through internships, work-study positions or the College’s cooperative education program, Criminal Justice, Legal Assistant and Paralegal students are provided the opportunity to receive on-the-job training in a variety of settings.

Students interested in Law-Related Studies programs should consult with a faculty advisor to discuss program requirements, class times and frequency of offerings. Seating is limited, so early registration is recommended. For more information call 843.722.5526.

TTC reserves the right to cancel courses due to inadequate enrollment.

 Programs of Study