Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies

The curriculum provides the academic and practical knowledge necessary to achieve success in a broad range of industry subsectors, such as real estate development, finance and investments, property management, brokerage, real estate lending and investment analysis. Specialized classes combine foundational industry knowledge with practical real estate application. This program attracts individuals from throughout the real estate industry, such as commercial and residential brokerage, architecture, construction, finance and lending, property management, urban planning, asset investment management, and consulting.The program can be completed fully online in 9 – 16 months. We have both full-time and part-time online schedules allowing students who work full-time the option to take 1 to 2 courses at a time. Full-time students can take more classes per semester and complete their certificate in 9 months.If you prefer in-person classes, we offer daytime classes at our Chicago Campus. Full-time students can complete the program in Chicago in 9 months. The Chicago classes can also be completed on a part-time basis.

Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited institution. Recommended minimum 2.5 grade point average. Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities in the United States. Statement of intent, 200–300 words. Resume.