Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Westmoreland 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Westmoreland County Community College (WCCC)

2960 W Church Rd, Glenside, PA

About
Westmoreland County Community College, located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, serves the county of Westmoreland and beyond. Commonly known as WCCC or 3Cs, the school was founded in 1970. The school has grown, experiencing a benchmark in 2009 when it has 7000 students enrolled.

WCCC campus has expanded grown as have the offerings for residents which include the addition of continuing education and adult education courses. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education to its students by constantly reviewing and updating its programs and facilities, ensuring they meet current needs.

Academics
WCCC offers a wide variety of academic transfer and vocational programs that result in either associate degrees or certificates. Vocational programs are designed to prepare students for work immediately after the completion of the program, providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform their duties professionally in the field of their choosing.

Such programs take between one and two years to complete and produce qualified individuals who meet workforce needs. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education at a lower financial cost, followed by applying to transfer to a four year institution to finish their bachelor's degree. Students should meet with an academic advisor to plan out one's curriculum to meet the requirements for their desired school or schools of transfer.

Programs offered include:

• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Accounting
• Business
• Culinary Arts
• Turfgrass Management
• Art

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students wishing to attend Westmoreland Community College must complete and submit the application for admission, along with all relevant transcripts and the processing fee. Once completed the applicant must complete the placement exams after which they may register for classes.  Some programs, specifically in the allied health category, may require additional steps in the application process.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students interested in financial aid should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) along with submitting the all relevant tax forms and information to the school's financial aid department prior to the listed deadline for each semester or year. Once the information is received the school will determine need, eligibility and awards. Scholarships may also be available through external sources, requiring a separate application and offered for a variety of reasons.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Westmoreland County Community College has offered the following program levels 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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $53480
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $57100
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $57130

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $40090
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $52490
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $44010

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).