| Program Overview for Paralegal Studies |
ETP eligible  | yes |
| School | Whatcom Community College |
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| Program contact | |
| Program description | The program provides students with the knowledge and skills for entry into paralegal careers in public or private law offices and law-related agencies. Whatcom's paralegal studies curriculum is aligned to standards outlined by the Washington Supreme Court, including new content in family law. |
| Financial Information |
| Tuition | Average $2,090/qtr (WA resident), including tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. |
| Tuition per credit | $122.05 (1-10 credits) $57.46 (11-18 credits) $104.12 (19+ credits) (WA Resident) |
| Total program tuition | $12,425 (WA resident), including tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. |
| Fees | $3.50/credit up to 10 credits (technology fee), $2.50/credit up to 10 credits (educational services fee), $6.32/credit up to 15 credits (recreation center fee), $20/qtr (bus pass) |
| Books and materials | Average $300/qtr |
| Supplies, tools, uniform | Average $50/qtr (general academic supplies) |
| Program Information |
| Length of training | 2 Years |
| Award type | AAS |
| Credits | 90-94 |
| Locations offered |
some courses online |
| Offered evenings/weekends | yes |
| Offered online | some courses online |
| Entrance requirements | ESLA 117 or placement into ENGL& 101. Completion of PLS 127, PLS 111, and BTEC 121 or BTEC 122 with a minimum grade of C is required for all other PLS program courses. |
| Certification/license required to work in this field | no
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| Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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| Certification/license test preparation provided | no
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