Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Tulsa 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Tulsa Community College (SWOSU)

100 Campus Dr, Weatherford, OK

Tulsa Community College (TCC) is a multi-campus, two-year college located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It has four primary campuses, several community education centers and offers online courses, to serve the large student population in northeastern Oklahoma. TCC offers small class sizes for individualized attention, and more than 200 associate degree and professional certificate programs.

TCC has an outstanding faculty, including members who have received awards from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, among others. TCC is ranked among the top 35 community colleges in the nation.

Depending on which of TCC's four campuses or many community centers you choose, you will find a range of programs including distance learning, digital and graphic design, fine arts, energy innovation and alternative energy, health sciences, biotechnology, nursing, veterinary technology, radiology, anesthesiology, dentistry assistance, surgical assistance, and more.

The highest rankings received by TCC have been for its health sciences programs. It has also received awards for its continuing education programs, including awards for "Best of Tulsa" and "Family Favorite."

Students hoping to transfer to four-year institutions to complete a bachelor's degree will benefit from the many transfer agreements TCC has with four-year universities, including: Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Northeastern State University, Oklahoma State University (OSU), and The University of Oklahoma, among others.

Special academic programs and initiatives include "Launch," "EXCELerate," "Tulsa Achieves," "Global Education," and "S.P.I.C.E. - Special Pre-service and In-service Courses for Educators."

History

Tulsa Community College was founded in 1970 in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. It has grown and developed since then, always changing to meet the needs of its expanding student body. It is now one of the top higher education institutions in Oklahoma.

Academics

The academic calendar for Tulsa Community College follows the semester format with fall, spring and summer semesters. There is also a 4-week Intersession that runs from early May to early June.

Colleges and Schools

The academic units at Tulsa Community College are organized into divisions and departments, rather than into colleges and schools.

Student Life

Students at the campuses of Tulsa Community College enjoy a wide range of services from academic advising to career services, labs and tutoring, and opportunities for student activities and health and fitness at all four primary campus locations. Other student services include:

• Parking
• Disability Support
• Learning Resources Center
• Veterans and Military Services
• Testing Services

There are several student organizations available for participation, and student activities include a Hispanic Luncheon, Global Festival, the Red Fork Native American Film Festival, and many more.

Traditions

The traditional school colors for Tulsa Community College are blue and white.

Athletics

While Tulsa Community College offers a variety of intramural sports, it does not formally compete in intercollegiate sports. Intramural sports, which include basketball, soccer, volleyball, and racquetball, offer students opportunities to join leagues and tournaments.

Campuses and CommuityEducation Centers

Tulsa Community College is comprised of four campuses, and an Education Outreach Center in Oklahoma:

• Metro Campus
• Northeast Campus
• Southeast Campus
• West Campus

Courses are also taught at several community sites around suburban Tulsa, located in:

• Bixby
• Catoosa
• Cleveland
• Drumright
• Glenpool
• Owasso
• Four separate Cherokee Nation Enterprises sites

Community Life

Tulsa Community College was created to support, train and educate Tulsa and the surrounding communities, and is committed to the continuing this mission.

TCC is committed to offering innovative, flexible, and affordable public higher education in response to the demand for a dynamic global environment.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tulsa Community College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

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).