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• Associate of Arts Criminal Justice Description: At Platt College, you can earn your Criminal Justice Associate's degree in as little as 15 months. The Criminal Justice degree program at the Platt School of Legal Studies prepares graduates to pursue careers in law enforcement, criminology, corrections, court administration, victim services, security administration, and immigration. Our curriculum balances theory and application to provide students with foundational knowledge as well as communication and organizational skills. The program includes a study of the national criminal justice system, ethics, and an overview of criminal law. Additional coursework focuses on specialized areas in the field such as correctional organizations, private security, criminal investigative techniques, juvenile justice, terrorism, and forensics. General education courses in mathematics, English, speech, and psychology round out the curriculum. As part of its Criminal Justice curriculum, Platt College offers students the opportunity to earn their Guard Card certificate. The College is authorized by the Bureau of Security And Investigative Services (BSIS), a division of the Department of Consumer Affairs in the state of California to offer this training, which includes 8 hour power to arrest training, as well as the additional 32 hours of training required (in various subjects) to become a licensed security guard in California. NOTE: Graduation from the program does not guarantee entry into any career.

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• Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice Description: At Platt College, you can earn your Criminal Justice Bachelor's degree in as little as 31 months. The Criminal Justice degree program at the Platt School of Legal Studies prepares graduates to pursue careers in law enforcement, criminology, corrections, court administration, victim services, security administration, and immigration. Our curriculum balances theory and application to provide students with foundational knowledge as well as communication and organizational skills. The program includes a study of the national criminal justice system, ethics, and an overview of criminal law. Additional coursework focuses on specialized areas in the field such as correctional organizations, private security, criminal investigative techniques, juvenile justice, terrorism, and forensics. General education courses in mathematics, English, speech, and psychology round out the curriculum. As part of its Criminal Justice curriculum, Platt College offers students the opportunity to earn their Guard Card certificate. The College is authorized by the Bureau of Security And Investigative Services (BSIS), a division of the Department of Consumer Affairs in the state of California to offer this training, which includes 8 hour power to arrest training, as well as the additional 32 hours of training required (in various subjects) to become a licensed security guard in California. NOTE: Graduation from the program does not guarantee entry into any career.

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• Graphic Design Associate of Arts Degree Description: At Platt College, you can earn your Graphic Design Associate's degree in as little as 15 months. The Graphic Design degree program at the Platt College School of Graphic Design combines visual communication and solid design principles with a general education component to prepare students to enter the dynamic graphic design industry. Platt College's Associates degree program in graphic design helps you build the skills you need to start an exciting new career in the dynamic graphic design industry. At Platt's School of Graphic Design, you'll: Study color theory, drawing, typography, publishing, layout design, digital imaging, and digital media Use the same software, graphics, and hardware tools that are used by professionals in the field Be taught by industry professionals Familiarize yourself with, and develop your own design projects in, industry-standard tools such as Quark Express, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash. You can become a production artist, graphic designer, illustrator, layout artist, or computer artist. You might also work with photo manipulation, typographical design, presentation graphics, prepress production, and design assistant. Graduates from our program have found successful careers as freelance or staff production artists, graphic art designers, advertising art directors, illustrators, layout artists and computer artists, among other professions.

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• Paralegal Studies Associate of Arts Degree Description: At Platt College, you can earn your Paralegal Associate's degree in as little as 15 months, or your Bachelor's degree in as little as 26 months. The Paralegal Studies program at the Platt College School of Legal Studies provides graduates with the practical skills and detailed knowledge of legal procedure necessary to succeed in today's increasingly sophisticated legal environment. Our comprehensive curriculum focuses on key legal areas such as: Criminal Law, Research and Writing, Civil Litigation, Contracts, Family Law, Torts, Legal Writing, Legal Terminology, Paralegal Ethics, and Computerized Office Environment. Bachelors students continue with additional coursework in additional specialized topics such as: Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning, Criminal Law II/Advanced Trial Procedures, Civil Litigation II, Family Law II, Research and Writing II, Labor Law/ Workers' Compensation, Intellectual Property. All paralegal students are introduced to various legal-related computer programs and online research tools during their courses. Our program prepares paralegals for the many responsibilities they'll encounter in the real world, including: preparing legal documents initiating motions and discovery managing client files and records coordinating court appearances At Platt College, the paralegal curriculum is supplemented with courses in English, environmental sciences, college math, psychology, art history and speech to give students the a well-rounded educational experience focused on developing both subject knowledge and communication, research, and organizational skills. Past graduates have found successful employment in a variety of legal settings including law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.

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• Paralegal Studies Bachelor of Arts Degree Description: At Platt College, you can earn your Paralegal Associate's degree in as little as 15 months, or your Bachelor's degree in as little as 26 months. The Paralegal Studies program at the Platt College School of Legal Studies provides graduates with the practical skills and detailed knowledge of legal procedure necessary to succeed in today's increasingly sophisticated legal environment. Our comprehensive curriculum focuses on key legal areas such as: Criminal Law, Research and Writing, Civil Litigation, Contracts, Family Law, Torts, Legal Writing, Legal Terminology, Paralegal Ethics, and Computerized Office Environment. Bachelors students continue with additional coursework in additional specialized topics such as: Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning, Criminal Law II/Advanced Trial Procedures, Civil Litigation II, Family Law II, Research and Writing II, Labor Law/ Workers' Compensation, Intellectual Property. All paralegal students are introduced to various legal-related computer programs and online research tools during their courses. Our program prepares paralegals for the many responsibilities they'll encounter in the real world, including: preparing legal documents initiating motions and discovery managing client files and records coordinating court appearances At Platt College, the paralegal curriculum is supplemented with courses in English, environmental sciences, college math, psychology, art history and speech to give students the a well-rounded educational experience focused on developing both subject knowledge and communication, research, and organizational skills. Past graduates have found successful employment in a variety of legal settings including law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.

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• Visual Communication - 3D Animation/Video Description: The Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication (BAVC) develops professionals who take concepts and then create visual imagery by employing type, illustration, sound, music, photography, and animation. Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication degree program will produce a professional portfolio that will make them viable candidates for employment in the myriad of industries related to visual communication. Past graduates have found successful employment as animators, computer animators, digital media producers, special effects artists, background designers, computer artists, layout artists, and video game artists. The Platt College Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication degree has two specializations: 3D Animation/Video and Interactive/Web. Both specializations are dynamic and will provide graduates with skills necessary to be effective in careers in these popular and ever expanding industries. In the Interactive/Web specialization, students will experience classes focusing on Web page design, Flash animation, programming for the Web, DVD production, action scripting, interactive production, and server technologies. In the 3D Animation specialization, you'll develop a strong foundation in drawing, design, and illustration in order to produce traditional 2-D formats. Then, you'll move into computer generated 3-D formats that make characters and objects come alive. Both specializations conclude with interactive courses in portfolio preparation designed to better prepare graduates to conduct effective interviews, self-marketing, as well as produce a highly professional and competitive portfolio.

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• Visual Communication Interactive/Web Specialization Description: Upon completion of requirements for this degree, students will have expanded knowledge of multimedia and animation technologies, as well as an understanding of how to apply aesthetic concepts and design techniques in the creation of interactive media and advanced 3D modeling and animation projects This knowledge will enhance students' creativity and expertise, enabling them to produce exciting digital content for an interactive portfolio which will demonstrate their artistic and technical design skills to potential employers. Industry Occupations Include: The Interactive/Web Specialization graduate will have developed entry-level skills for employment in the Web Communications industry Graduates from this program may seek entry-level positions as: Web graphic designer, Web technician, Web interface designer, Web 2D/3D artist, and Web programmer. Using the skills and expertise acquired during their education, graduates of Platt College's Interactive/Web Specialization program are prepared to meet the challenges of the dynamic and continually growing field of Web Communication.

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