Our 4 semester online Associate Degree program can place you on a career path to today's most lucrative professions. Earning your Associate Degree online at Lakewood College is a great way to get there. Our accredited online Associate Degree programs offer one of the lowest per-credit prices available. It's accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council and can provide you with the convenience of getting a degree as quickly as your schedule permits.
Associate Degree Programs Overview
With an Associate's degree in Business Management, you will be in a position to supervise others,
decide the daily priorities of your office, delegate projects and coordinate teams to meet the goals of
your organization. You will report to upper management and have room to advance your career into top
management in a reasonable amount of time.
The Business Administration Associate's degree is a great opportunity for the individual looking to get a foot in the management door. One of the best things about this two 2-year program is the options it gives to a graduate. After this program a graduate is skilled in numerous management positions and can work in almost any industry. The graduate also has the foundation to go on to pursue a Bachelors or Master’s Degree in many different aspects of business. The national median salary for a Business Office Manager varies between $53,071 and $80,226.
Program Outline
With an Associate's degree in Business Management, you will be in a position to supervise others, decide the
daily priorities of your office, delegate projects and coordinate teams to meet the goals of your organization.
You will report to upper management and have room to advance your career into top management in a reasonable
amount of time.
Associate Degree Course Requirements
Please find the course requirements for this degree programs listed below:
| Business Management | |
| Semester I Introduction to Business Interpersonal Communication Business Law Intro to Computers American Government |
3 3 3 3 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Semester II English 101 College Mathematics Intro to Psychology Human Resource Management Principles of Accounting I |
3 3 3 3 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Semester III Speech 101 Operations Management Principles of Accounting II Principles of Management Organizational Behavior |
3 3 3 3 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Semester IV Marketing Principles Personal Finance Microeconomics Business Ethics Entrepreneurship |
3 3 3 3 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Total Program Credit Hours | 60 |
| Courses may only be taken in the sequence proscribed in the above outline for this degree program. | |
What You Receive
The Business Administration Associate's degree is a great opportunity for the individual looking to get a foot
in the management door. One of the best things about this two 2-year program is the options it gives to a graduate.
After this program a graduate is skilled in numerous management positions and can work in almost any industry.
The graduate also has the foundation to go on to pursue a Bachelors or Master’s Degree in many different
aspects of business. The national median salary for a Business Office Manager varies between $53,071 and
$80,226.
Career Outlook
The employment outlook for someone with the versatility of an Associate Degree in Business Management can be substantial and can open up a wide range of business careers. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the job growth for someone with a business degree is expected to reach 12% by 2018. A large portion of these business careers will arise in government, healthcare, social assistance, finance, insurance and construction.
The Associate Degree in Business Management program includes online general business courses that introduce you to important business concepts. Each course is designed with the input of business professionals, ensuring that you receive an education with practical career applications and a high standard of quality.
After successfully completing your online program in business, you will be prepared to apply what you've learned in a variety of business settings.
Program Cost
Payment Plan |
Semester Total Tuition |
|
Payment Plan A |
Tuition = $2,110.00 |
Pay in Full |
Payment Plan B |
Tuition = $2,110.00 |
Only $250.00 |
A $35.00 shipping and $125.00 registration fee is included in the total tuition for Payment Plan B above.
Lakewood College provides all textbooks, study guides, supplemental materials, achievement exams and instructional support at no cost to the student.
Interest-Free Financing
Lakewood College offers affordable, interest-free tuition. We never charge finance fees — ever! That means, unlike
many other schools, you can graduate without going thousands of dollars into debt.
Low Monthly Payments
Lakewood College's low monthly payment plans are designed to fit your budget.
Convenient Payment Methods
We make it easy for you by accepting VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover credit cards. We also accept debit
cards, prepaid cards, checks and money orders. You can simply pay online, by phone or by mail.
Military Education Benefits
We actively support the education of active duty members, their spouses, and veterans of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air
Force, and Coast Guard. Thanks to Lakewood’s low tuition, your military benefits will go a lot further. That means
you can complete your education with little to no out-of-pocket costs.
Tuition Reimbursement
You may qualify for tuition reimbursement from your employer under the Employee Education Assistance Act, IRS Code, Section
127. Check with your human resources department or supervisor to see if you are eligible.
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Lakewood College offers a two-year associate degree in paralegal studies. Students in the program take courses that cover legal
research, various legal fields, and the legal process. The courses are taught by experienced attorneys. Paralegal students also
enroll in other related classes in fields like accounting, English, and political science, as well as in a core of general college
classes.
In addition, students are trained in the job responsibilities of a practicing paralegal, through the completion of a practical skills exercises, taught throughout the course by experienced attorneys and paralegals. The practical exercises give students an opportunity to work with simulated cases and to learn calendaring, tickler systems, document production and management, file organization and maintenance, and other paralegal skills. Paralegal students are also trained to use various computer software programs and to access and search on-line resources.
Upon completion of the associate degree in paralegal studies, Lakewood College graduates are eligible to take the voluntary certified legal assistant examination administered by the National Association of Legal Assistants. Although not required for employment, national and state certification is recognized by many law offices as an indication of competence in the field.
Program Outline
With an Associate Degree of Applied Business in Paralegal Studies, you will be in a position to supervise others, decide the daily priorities
of your office, delegate projects and coordinate teams to meet the goals of your organization. You will report to upper management and have
room to advance your career into top management in a reasonable amount of time.
Associate Degree Course Requirements
Please find the course requirements for this degree programs listed below:
| Business Management | |
| Semester I Introduction to Business Interpersonal Communication Business Law Introduction to Computers American Government |
3 3 3 3 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Semester II English 101 Intro to Paralegal Studies College Mathematics Intro to Psychology Criminal Law & Procedure |
3 3 3 3 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Semester III College Mathematics Law Office Management Legal Research Introduction to Sociology Legal Analysis & Writing |
3 3 3 3 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Semester IV Wills, Trusts & Estates Torts Contracts Business Ethics Domestic Relations Alternative Dispute Resolution |
3 3 3 3 3 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 |
| Total Program Credit Hours | 63 |
| Courses may only be taken in the sequence proscribed in the above outline for this degree program. | |
What You Receive
Get ready to work closely with attorneys as a certified paralegal! You'll be prepared to help draft legal documents and contracts, coordinate
law office procedures, interview witnesses, conduct investigations and more in just 9 months with Lakewood College's highly targeted Paralegal
Diploma Program.
Our far-reaching program covers how the legal system works, the litigation process, tort law, contracts, legal research, interviewing, how paralegals and attorneys work together and more. Training includes a professional legal textbook and study guides. You'll learn the latest paralegal procedures from knowledgeable instructors with years of experience in their field.
Once you graduate, you'll be ready for employment at an official law firm — and a bright new future!
Career Outlook
Formally trained paralegals have excellent employment and income potential. Corporations are expanding their in-house legal departments to cut
costs. Prepaid legal plans are on the rise. And litigation is increasing. As a result, paralegals are performing a broader range of legal work.
Demand for paralegals is on the rise in law offices, real estate and insurance firms, banks and more.
Further, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics within the U.S. Department of Labor, the paralegal profession is expected to grow much
faster than average through 2018. This source also indicates that paralegals earned a median income of $55,910 in various companies and enterprises.
Program Cost
Payment Plan |
Semester Total Tuition |
|
Payment Plan A |
Tuition = $2,110.00 |
Pay in Full |
Payment Plan B |
Tuition = $2,110.00 |
Only $250.00 |
A $35.00 shipping and $125.00 registration fee is included in the total tuition for Payment Plan B above.
Lakewood College provides all textbooks, study guides, supplemental materials, achievement exams and instructional support at no cost to the student.
Interest-Free Financing
Lakewood College offers affordable, interest-free tuition. We never charge finance fees — ever! That means, unlike many other schools,
you can graduate without going thousands of dollars into debt.
Low Monthly Payments
Lakewood College's low monthly payment plans are designed to fit your budget.
Convenient Payment Methods
We make it easy for you by accepting VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover credit cards. We also accept debit cards, prepaid
cards, checks and money orders. You can simply pay online, by phone or by mail.
Military Education Benefits
We actively support the education of active duty members, their spouses, and veterans of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and
Coast Guard. Thanks to Lakewood’s low tuition, your military benefits will go a lot further. That means you can complete your
education with little to no out-of-pocket costs.
Tuition Reimbursement
You may qualify for tuition reimbursement from your employer under the Employee Education Assistance Act, IRS Code, Section 127. Check
with your human resources department or supervisor to see if you are eligible.
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