The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies program provides students with a broad academic background in general education, fundamental theoretical legal concepts, and practical applications. This program is designed for the student who is ready to take the next step in his or her career in the legal field as a paralegal or legal assistant. The graduate will be prepared for challenging assignments, including investigating cases, researching the law, and preparing documents for litigation or business transactions, while working under the supervision of an attorney.

The course work emphasizes development of keen analytical and reasoning skills, as well as foster sensitivity to cultural and political diversity. Graduates can become contributing members of the legal team as paralegals in law firms, banks, insurance companies, government agencies, and large corporations. A paralegal is a person who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work, for which a lawyer is responsible, but cannot give legal advice, set fees, or represent clients in court.