Legal Studies
Associate of Science
SUNY Broome Community College
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- Delivery Mode
- 100% Online
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- Total Credits
- 61
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- Degree Level
- Associate of Science
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- Contact Us
- 800-342-3811
Earn your associate degree online
You will earn the same diploma as our on-campus students
The mission of the A.S. in Legal Studies program is to provide a well-rounded legal education that prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. In addition, this versatile degree provides students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and training to work in law-related careers in paralegal and other legal support services in government, law-offices and firms, and other governmental authorities responsible for regulatory and compliance oversight (i.e. FDA, Environmental, Oil and Gas, Agriculture). The degree provides a well-rounded education through a variety of coursework in areas including Law, Legal Research and Writing, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Philosophy, History, and English that develops student skills in research, critical thinking, and reading and writing.
- What's an associate degree?
- An associate degree usually takes two years of study and prepares students for employment or transfer to a bachelor’s program at a four-year university.
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What's it like to earn this degree online?
Let's put your mind at ease about online learning
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- 100% Online
- This program is presented 100% online. You will not be expected to attend any classes on campus.
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- Classes on your schedule
- Courses are semester based and classwork can be completed around your work and family commitments. There is no set time where you are required to log in to attend class.
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- Same faculty as on-campus
- The faculty that teach online classes are the same faculty that students learn from on-campus.
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- Credit for prior knowledge
- Get college credit for experience that you have already gained at school or in the workforce.
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- Access to a personal tutor
- You will have access to a tutor when you need assistance with any of your classes.
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How do I enroll?
Follow these steps to start your application
- Go to the online application
- Create an account
- Complete the forms or save for later
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit any supplemental materials, if required
- Send in your academic records
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