Course Detail: CLSCRIMLAW - Criminal Law
Course Description
The course begins with an overview of the concept of punishment and goes on to study the burden of proof and criminal defenses; it also provides a critical look at the most common crimes. Students will learn common terminology in criminal law and how to consider a crime thoroughly in terms of its elements.

Additional Information
Students are required to complete six Advanced Paralegal Course topics to receive a certificate. Each topic is offered in a seven-week online session. Students must successfully complete the Core Requirements before they take the Advanced Paralegal Course. Up to three Advanced Paralegal Course topics may be taken during a seven-week online session and Advanced Paralegal Course topics do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Registration Deadlines

Course OpensRegister By
October 15October 19
January 14January 18
March 11March 15
May 6May 10
July 1July 5
August 26August 30


Continuing Education Units and Contact Hours
Per course: 45 clock hours or 4.5 CEUs

Format
Online

Cost
$300~$350+Books & Westlaw

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