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General Contact
- School Code: 846600
- Phone: (910) 643-0000 x000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
83%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
34FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$6,406Average 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 Southwestern Community College 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 North Carolina colleges that offer paralegal program.
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Southwestern Community College
4564 Chadbourn Hwy, Whiteville, NC
Southwestern Community College is a two-year postsecondary educational institution operating in the North Carolina Community College System. With a vision to provide a gateway for enriching lives and broadening horizons, the Southwestern Community College acts as guiding force in growing and caring for the community.
Southwestern Community College was established in 1964, in Sylva as the Jackson County Industrial Education Center. It provides instruction in more than 60 programs and awards Certificates, Diplomas and Associate Degrees for its various programs. Every year over 2500 students enroll for credit courses and over 5500 students enroll for other courses, workshops or seminars offered through Continuing Education. The college has opened a new Macon campus and also operates in 4 other centers that are located in Bryson City, Franklin and Cashiers.
The College campus has resource-rich, state of the art facility with computer laboratories and interactive classrooms. Some of the curriculum programs they offer are - Business Administration, Civil Engineering Technology, Computer Information Technology, Health Information Technology, Real Estate, Networking and Web Technology.
Continuing Education classes are available in the areas of Arts and Crafts, Business and Industry Training, Nursing and Small Business Center Courses.
The College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate’s degrees.
So if you want to continue your educational journey, enhance your career skills or transfer to a four-year degree college, SCC is the right choice for you. SCC is committed to provide you with a curriculum that will challenge you and cultivate your skills to better your future.
Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southwestern Community College has offered the following program levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 3 |
| Associate's Degree | 3 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 5 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 |
| White | 5 |
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 Southwestern Community College, 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
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
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 admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Southwestern Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Southwestern Community College may offer services to students like:- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation