2+2 for students who complete the Legal Assisting Technology Program
The BSB in Legal Assisting degree is designed for students who have completed the associate degree in Legal Assisting at Shawnee State University. All required courses in the AAB degree (68 hours) count toward the baccalaureate requirements. After transfer of the Legal Assisting credits, the Bachelor of Science student needs to complete 19 hours of the General Education Program requirements, 24 hours of the Business Core requirements, and 14 hours of the Non-Business Core requirements.
Many graduates have used this degree to satisfy undergraduate requirements for entry into law school.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook reports the job outlook for 2014-2024 to be 8% growth (average). Median salary 2015 $48,810 per year ($23.47 per hour).
Information on occupational outlook and opportunities can be found at the Federal Government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics:
http://www.bls.gov
Member of IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education).