Everest University Online

The Associate in Science in Criminal Investigations program teaches the fundamentals of crime scene investigation science and theory. Subjects taught include but are not limited to criminalistics, fingerprints and latents, crime scene photography, technology crimes, collecting and presenting audio and visual evidence, and biological evidence.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program may provide students with the skills necessary to maintain law and order; protect life and property; and conduct administration, planning, and research services. It is designed to help prepare students for entry-level opportunities in corrections, probation, immigration or security administration.

The Associate in Science in Paralegal program prepares students — under the direct supervision of an attorney — for entry-level work as paralegals in law offices or corporate legal departments. Students become familiar with the terminology, policies and procedures of common legal instruments such as contracts, wills, real estate documents and legal correspondence. Graduates may learn basic skills to interview, gather, review, and analyze factual situations; research the law; prepare and interpret legal documents; conduct day-to-day operations of a legal office, and more.

The Bachelor of Science in Paralegal program prepares graduates for more advanced work in law offices or corporate legal departments under the direction of an attorney. The curriculum introduces students to a wide range of legal topics such as contract law, litigation and criminal law, and expands into such areas as international law, worker's compensation, employment law, higher-level research and writing skills, advanced tort law and more.