Do you want to know how to become a paralegal? The Advanced Technical Certificate (A.T.C.) is exclusively for the student who has earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and is now seeking a career change or certification. The paralegal classes identified in this paralegal certification meet the educational requirements for the Certified Paralegal (CP) examination administered nationwide by National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). The A.T.C. in Paralegal Studies program at FSCJ has been approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) since the program’s creation in Fall 2015. 

Employment opportunities may include private law firms, courthouses, governmental or administrative agencies, nonprofit organizations, corporations and other legal environments with titles such as legal assistant, legal clerk, law clerk and paralegals. The program may provide a solid foundation for those considering law school in the future as well.

This program cannot be completed entirely online.  Due to American Bar Association (ABA) requirements, students must complete a minimum number of credit hours through traditional classroom instruction. Transfer of legal specialty courses from other institutions may be limited by the program's ABA approval.

The Correctional Officer Career Certificate (C.C.) provides students criminal justice training**** and education to prepare them to manage inmates and perform operational duties in the areas of care, custody and control within the correctional institution. Through the Criminal Justice Training Center, students learn everything needed to become a corrections officer, from inmate intake, the use of firearms and defensive maneuvers, to constitutional law, communication equipment and crisis intervention.

Upon completion of the certificate program, you will have the knowledge and skills to:

Classify reasons for entrepreneurship

Appraise your own motivation for entrepreneurship

Recognize types of impact that business ownership has on an entrepreneur’s life

Develop a customer value proposition for a new business

Conduct research to assess the initial feasibility of a new business

Use Business Model Canvas as a planning tool

Evaluate resource needs of a new business

Assess new business profitability

Develop and deliver a pitch for a new business

The Administrative Assistant certification program at Cosumnes River College - Online Education is a comprehensive program designed to prepare students for successful careers in the healthcare industry. The program focuses on practical training and real-world applications, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed for the fast-paced role of an administrative assistant in healthcare settings. Students have the opportunity to gain specialized knowledge in medical office procedures, healthcare billing and coding, medical terminology, and electronic health records management. The program is delivered online, providing flexibility for students to balance their education with other commitments. Taught by experienced faculty who are industry professionals, students receive valuable insights and practical knowledge that can be applied directly in their future healthcare careers. Graduates of the program are well-prepared to enter the workforce as skilled administrative professionals in various healthcare settings. By choosing this program, students are investing in a high-quality education that combines academic rigor with practical training, setting them on a path towards a rewarding and in-demand career in the healthcare industry.

This program is designed to prepare successful participants to work in various Homeland Security agencies at a local, state or federal level. Specifically for those learners whose career-focus is in counter-terrorism, counter-intelligence, national security or government security, this program is a great way to examine new and different subject areas within this growing field. The program provides an overview of the elements involved in the homeland security function, as well as the challenges critical infrastructure managers in government and industry can/will face while maintaining mission operations and staff accountability in the midst of multiple overlapping roles and responsibilities in our rapidly changing world.