Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Suffolk County 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 New York colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Suffolk County Community College

111 Franklin St, New York, NY

Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) is a two-year public community college located in New York State. SCCC is New York's largest community college, with three campuses: Selden, Brentwood and Riverhead. It offers associates degrees and professional certificates, and has more than 70 academic programs of study. Transfer study programs are available for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university to complete their bachelor's degree.

SCCC offers a broad range of study areas, including liberal arts, science, engineering, fine arts, performing arts, computer science, and business administration. The SCCC career programs are targeted to meet the regional employment demands, preparing graduates for technical professional jobs with job-focused curricula. The SCCC professional certificate programs qualify students for employment after one year of study.

SCCC offers an excellent faculty, small class sizes, and a multi-cultural learning environment. Classes are offered during the days and evenings, and also on weekends.

There is an Honors College available, which offers interdisciplinary learning programs for highly motivated students. There are also special programs for returning adult students, an English as a Second Language (ESL) Program, and cooperative or internship programs.

History

Suffolk County Community College was founded in 1959.

Academics

The academic calendar for Suffolk County Community Colleges follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters and a summer session.

Colleges and Schools

As a community college, SCCC is not divided into colleges and schools, but into academic departments and centers.

Student Life

There are more than 90 student clubs and organizations available for involvement at Suffolk County Community College. Students are likely to find their interests represented in one of the organizations, or may choose to get involved with the student newspaper or literary publications on campus. There are also many organized trips available, films, lectures, concerts, theatre production, art exhibits, music performances, and more.

Student services at SCCC include educational, career and personal counseling, as well as career planning and job placement. Childcare facilities are available, as are services for students with disabilities. There are learning labs for math, computers, reading and writing, in addition to tutorial services and a "Student Success" program. The campus library is open seven days a week.

Traditions

The SCCC school colors are blue and white, and the school mascot is a shark.

Athletics

The Suffolk County Community College "Sharks" athletic teams compete in many intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Bowling
• Cross country
• Golf
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track 

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Bowling
• Cheer/Dance
• Cross country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

The SCCC campus locations are: Ammerman Campus in Selden, Eastern Campus in Riverhead, and Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood. There are also SCCC satellite centers in Sayville (the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Center) and Riverhead (downtown).

Community Life

SCCC is a community college that is fully involved in its surrounding communities in Suffolk County. SCCC offers college courses through local high schools. Community advisory boards help to develop curricula in response to the needs of the community.

SCCC has a year round calendar of events featuring theatre performances, art exhibits and galleries, guest speakers, athletic events, and more, all open to the public.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Suffolk County Community College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.98
  • Average Annual Salary: $51950
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $62680

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $47740
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $43900

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).