Legal Nurse Consulting, Crime Scene Technician, & Criminal Justice Careers
If you’re looking to tap into legal nurse consulting or criminal justice careers such as crime scene investigation and national security management, Kaplan University can help.
Legal Nurse Consulting
If you are a Registered Nurse, the legal nurse consulting program can provide you with marketable legal skills you need to become a Legal Nurse Consultant. This program is for RNs interested in the law, legal procedure, and working with legal professionals in a variety of legal and health care environments.
Legal Nurse Consultants are a valuable part of the the legal process. As a legal nurse consultant you will review and analyze medical records, perform medical and legal research, locate and interview expert witnesses, and assist attorneys with pretrial litigation.
Many Legal Nurse Consultants act as independent contractors, while others are employed by law firms and other companies. Because of their nursing expertise, they are sought out by attorneys for legal nurse consulting assignments.
Legal Nurse Consulting is just one of the many options you have for careers in law at Kaplan University. Here is the complete list of programs:
Continuing Education Programs
Associate Degrees
Bachelor Degrees
Forensic Nursing
If you are interested in investigative sciences and victim advocacy, consider this program. Learn to apply your nursing expertise to crime scene investigations and legal proceedings. Identify injuries and causes of death, collect evidence, and refer victims to follow-up care. This program is designed for registered nurses interested in joining the dynamic field of forensics. Request More Info
A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
If you want to work in the criminal justice field, the
Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice will give you the advantage you need to maximize your chances of finding the job you want.
This program provides students with a solid foundation and breadth of understanding in the areas of law enforcement, courts, corrections, and security. Request More Info
A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies
The Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies will help you learn to communicate more effectively within the legal environment, synthesize important concepts from areas of legal specialization while demonstrating ethical decision-making skills, and develop effective legal research methods to solve problems. Comprehensive study in areas such as civil litigation, contracts, legal research, and criminal law will prepare you for diverse career opportunities in the field. Request More Info
2+2 B.S. in Criminal Justice
If you already have your associate’s degree, the 2+2 Option for the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice will give you the qualifications you need to increase your marketability in today’s job market, as well as your income.
This degree accommodates both the student whose immediate educational goals are satisfied by the completion of a bachelor’s degree, and the student who is planning to pursue study in the criminal justice field at the graduate level.
Kaplan College offers three emphasis areas in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program: Law Enforcement, Private Security, and Corrections. Request More Info
B.S. in Criminal Justice
If you are seeking to advance your criminal justice career in law enforcement, private security, or 
corrections or to pursue entry-level opportunities, the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program will help you meet your career goals.
This degree provides students with a solid foundation in criminal justice and a broad liberal arts knowledge base.
Graduates of this program can seek employment opportunities in various criminal justice environments, such as law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, or juvenile justice facilities.
Kaplan College offers three emphasis areas in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program: Law Enforcement, Private Security, and Corrections. Request More Info
2+2 B.S. in Paralegal Studies
If you already have your associate’s degree, the 2+2 Option for the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies will give you the qualifications you need to increase your marketability in today’s job market, as well as your income.
This bachelor’s degree program prepares you for advancement in paralegal studies with the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking, and technical competencies required in the modern workplace.
Kaplan College offers three emphasis areas in the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Office Management, and Personal Injury. Request More Info
B.S. in Paralegal Studies
If you want to pursue or advance a career as a paralegal, the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal 
Studies program will help you meet your career goals.
This degree program provides a solid foundation in the law and paralegal skills, built upon a broad liberal arts knowledge base.
Graduates of this program may pursue career opportunities or job advancement in a legal environment such as a private law firm, corporate law department, or local, state, or federal agency where duties may include assisting with litigation preparation, document supervision, aiding attorneys in courtroom proceedings, and researching legal issues. The student will gain research and analytical skills along with technical competencies in various specialized areas of law.
Kaplan College offers three emphasis areas in the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Office Management, and Personal Injury. Request More Info
