Gainful Employment

Paralegal Studies Certificate Program

Not all legal work requires a law degree. Many of the tasks required to serve the needs of a client may be handled by a paralegal/legal assistant. Over 90,000 positions nationwide were filled by paralegals in 1990. This number is expected to steadily increase. With increasing competition in this field, a person must be able to communicate effectively, understand the law, legal procedures and terminology, and have good research skills. The Paralegal Studies program an intensive 30-hour curriculum at Delta State that provides this training.  

Table II: Paralegal Studies: Code of the Occupations

•   The on-time completion rate for students completing the program.

No student has completed the Criminal Justice Certificate Program in the last five years The curriculum was recently revamped; active recruitment will begin in fall 2011).

•  The tuition and fees the institution charges a student for completing the program within normal time.

TOTAL PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS 33 over two years: $7260

•  The typical costs for books and supplies

$1000 to $1200

•  On-time Completion Rate
•  Placement Rate

Criminal Justice Certificate

The Criminal Justice program provides up-to-date relevant courses for students who are interested in the field of law enforcement. Program content provides pertinent knowledge and field experience for law enforcement officers and persons who are practitioners in the criminal justice system to receive instruction in relevant and practical areas pertaining to the U.S. criminal justice system.

Table 1: Criminal Justice: Code of the Occupations:

•   The tuition and fees the institution charges a student for completing the program within normal time.

TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 30 over two years: $6600

•  The typical costs for books and supplies

$1000 to $1500

•  On-time Completion Rate
•  Placement Rate