Business DegreesA legal science degree in Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies or Legal Administrative Assistant will prepare you to participate in an exciting and growing career field.
Programs designed by professionals in the legal sciences
At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business we work closely with legal professionals, business leaders, government officials and instructors when designing and reviewing our legal science degree programs, to see that we are teaching the skills employers want. Our students receive hands-on training in small classes, always focusing on practical, realistic problems. Questions? Read on, or contact a college representative.
Criminal Justice · Paralegal · Legal Administrative Assistant
Every social service, government program and industry employs legal professionals, and opportunities for job applicants with the right credentials are excellent. Where do you fit into the legal scene? Below are brief summaries of positions held by our legal science graduates:
- Paralegal Studies: A paralegal works closely with a lawyer, conducting legal research, interviewing clients and witnesses, and preparing documents for court.
- Criminal Justice: Criminal justice professionals work with law enforcement agencies, the court system, departments of corrections and private security agencies, interacting with suspects and convicted offenders.
- Legal Administrative Assistant: A legal administrative assistant has to have excellent verbal and written communication skills, keyboarding skills and a high level of organization. This is the person that keeps the law office, court or corporate legal department running smoothly.
Learn from professionals in the legal field
Instructors at GU/MSB are experienced professionals, and understand the challenges and opportunities you will face when you enter the legal arena. You will receive the skills training you need to succeed, and have the opportunity to build a valuable professional network before you graduate.
A legal science degree to build on
Our programs are designed to prepare students not only for entry-level positions in legal sciences, but to position them to take advantage of opportunities for advancement and continued professional growth within the various branches of the criminal justice system. We offer the following degree and diploma programs in legal science:
Credit for experience, career services support
We respect the varied talents our students bring to the classroom, and will carefully evaluate requests for college credit for work experience.As a student and as a graduate of GU/MSB you will receive job-search support from our Career Services Department.
Our legal science degree programs are offered at all Globe University/Minnesota School of Business campuses, including locations in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul area: IDS Center, Blaine, Brooklyn Center, Woodbury, Plymouth, Richfield, and Shakopee), Rochester, Moorhead and St. Cloud, MN; Eau Claire, WI; and Sioux Falls, SD.
You can take classes day or evening and full or part-time. Need more flexibility? Consider our Paralegal Online or Criminal Justice Online program. You will be able to complete all coursework without every visiting a campus.
Take the first step to a career in legal sciences
Contact our admissions office and get more information about legal science degree programs at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business. A representative will answer your questions, invite you on a campus tour, and guide you through the admissions maze.
Globe University and Minnesota School of Business are members of the Globe Education Network. Other member colleges include Utah Career College, Institute of Production and Recording, Minnesota School of Cosmetology, and the Duluth Business University. Globe Education Network also provides academic support and manages a wealth of shared resources for the benefit of students. Through consortium agreements approved by member schools' accrediting bodies, students are able to earn credit for classes taken at member schools.
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees, Bachelor of Science degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees and diplomas.