Law-Related Studies

Overview

The Division of Law-Related Studies offers students the education needed to enter the law enforcement and 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 Crime Scene Investigation. 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 Paralegal associate degree program is designed for students who want a career as a paralegal. 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 49.5 quarter or 33 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, and 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 Paralegal associate degree program have received the approval of the American Bar Association.

General Information

Through internships, work-study positions or the College’s cooperative education program, Criminal Justice 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.

Cancellation Policy

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