Students who register for the 45-week Professional Certificate in Nurse Paralegal Studies are placed in a class (cohort) with approximately 10-15 other students who all follow the same course schedule. In addition to readings and individual weekly assignments, students are engaged in online discussion and debate on case studies, legal precedence and other paralegal issues with others in their cohort.
The following six courses are covered within the 45-week program period. Each course is mentored by a leading expert in the particular legal area of the courses.
Registration Deadline: May 28, 2008
Program Start: June 1, 2008
Program End: April 18, 2009
| Course Term | Course Title | |
| June 1 - Aug. 9, 2008 | Introduction to Nurse Paralegalism | 10 weeks |
| Aug. 10 - Sept. 13, 2008 | Torts | 5 weeks |
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one week break: Sept. 14 - 2, 2008 |
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| Sept. 21 - Nov. 29, 2008 |
Legal Research & Writing |
10 weeks |
| Nov. 30, 2008 - Jan. 3, 2009 | Introduction to Technology in the Law | 5 weeks |
| Jan. 4 - March 14, 2009 | Litigation | 10 weeks |
| March 15 - April 18, 2009 | Administrative Law | 5 weeks |
For more information, contact us at spcs@tesc.edu or (609) 777-5642.