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Paralegal Certificate

A certificate — a shorter, focused credential (less than a full degree).

Every course this degree needs — pick the school you want to transfer to and see which ones count there, plus what's open to register for now (Fall 2026).

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$22,880

In-state tuition / yr

$44,344

Median earnings after

69%

Earn above HS-grad wage

Source: federal College Scorecard (2026). College-wide — not specific to this program.

Show how these courses transfer to:

3 transfer directly6 count as electives0 open this term (Fall 2026)

Showing transfer outcomes to Purchase College for 9 required courses at Dutchess Community College. Browse all transfer pathways →

First Semester

Composition I
ENG 101
Not offered this term
Transfers
Introduction to Law
PAL 151
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Computer Applications for Business
BUS 115
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Fundamentals of Paralegalism
PAL 110
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Legal Research
PAL 120
Not offered this term
Transfers

Second Semester

Survey of Mathematics
MAT 109
Not offered this term
Transfers
Legal Writing
PAL 260
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Social Problems in Today's World
BHS 103
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
State and Local Government
GOV 222
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective

Transfer outcomes reflect recorded course-to-course equivalencies and may not capture every agreement. Confirm with your advisor and the receiving university before enrolling.