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- School Code: 103620
- Phone: (775) 856-2266
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
76%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
23:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
38FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,265Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Paralegal Program
The paralegal degree program at College of Southern Nevada teaches students to perform legal research, as well as drafting, investigatory record-keeping, and other administrative functions related to the legal system. Students who graduate the program will perform these functions under the supervision of an attorney or in a court and will gain instruction from the program in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and other legal specializations. Get more details below including other Nevada colleges that offer paralegal program.
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College of Southern Nevada
1421 Pullman Dr., Sparks, NV
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is the largest public college in the state, offering mostly two-year courses throughout its Charleston, Cheyenne, and Henderson main campuses as well as nine other learning centers in the Las Vegas area. CSN was founded in 1971 as the Clark County Community College, opening its doors to a mere 400 students at the time. There are now over 40,000 students availing of more than 200 degrees and technical programs in the CSN schools of Arts and Letters, Applied Technologies, and the Engelstad School of Health Sciences, among others.
As its contribution to the community, CSN's Division of Workforce and Economic Development offers various training programs for workforce skills enhancement and career development. Since its inception in 2005, about 65,000 students have enrolled in courses for adult literacy, business services, occupational safety, and different technical programs.
High school students of Southern Nevada are accommodated by CSN via the Jumpstart Dual Credit Program. Jumpstart was designed to allow young students to earn early college credits at their respective schools. The CSN High School, on the other hand, provides high school courses for juniors and seniors who wish to attend classes at the CSN campus.
Establishments within CSN include a Fine Arts Gallery, Performing Arts Center, the Desert Garden Center, and the only public planetarium in Southern Nevada. Its Campus Child Care facility provides daycare services for student-parents to aid in their academic pursuits. CSN Henderson houses the Lied Field at Morse Stadium, home to the CSN Coyotes baseball team.
Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College of Southern Nevada has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 3 |
| Associate's Degree | 24 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3 |
| Female | 24 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Paralegal program at College of Southern Nevada, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Description
Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, paralegals and legal assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Reno, NV
- Total Employment: 160
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.32
- Average Annual Salary: $54740
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
Description
Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, title examiners, abstractors, and searchers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Reno, NV
- Average Hourly Rate: $24.34
- Average Annual Salary: $50640
Legal Support Workers, All Other
Description
All legal support workers not listed separately.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students College of Southern Nevada accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, College of Southern Nevada may provide services including:- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
College of Southern Nevada is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball