The Paralegal Office Administration certificate prepares individuals for entry level administrative positions in legal or governmental offices. It equips individuals with technology skills necessary to perform in a computerized workplace.

Completion of this certificate does not qualify students to sit for the North Carolina Certified Paralegal (NCCP) exam. Individuals interested in becoming certified should consider the Paralegal Technology, A.A.S. (A25380) degree program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates will:

Identify basic legal concepts, including the proper role of the paralegal in the practice of law.
Demonstrate effective use of computer skills and technology to perform office functions relevant to the legal field.

Major Courses

LEX 110 Intro to Paralegal Study (2 Credit Hours)
LEX 280 Ethics & Professionalism (2 Credit Hours)
OST 137 Office Applications I (3 Credit Hours)
OST 153 Office Finance Solutions (3 Credit Hours)
OST 286 Professional Development (3 Credit Hours)

Total Program Hours: 13

Note(s):

The credits obtained from this certificate may be applied toward the Associate Degree in Paralegal Technology and/or Office Administration.

This certificate is issued by Gaston College and is not associated with any third-party certifications.

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