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More than 1,000 credit courses are offered each semester in more than 200 career and technical programs. Tri-C also grants short-term certificates, certificates of proficiency and post-degree professional certificates.

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Tri-C's Workforce Training provides both non-credit and credit training for individuals and businesses to assist individuals with skills leading to employment. Tri-C's Corporate College provides professional development and corporate training opportunities.

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Interested in pursuing a career in the legal field? Tri-C offers several degree and certificate programs: Captioning and Court Reporting, Paralegal Studies or Criminal Justice.

  • Paralegal Studies is an American Bar Association-approved program that prepares students to serve as paralegal professionals. Graduates are prepared for careers in business, industry or nonprofit corporations that interface with the legal system.
  • Captioning and Court Reporting offers one of the most recognized and sought-after certificate programs in the country. It allows students to choose a learning path that fits their lifestyle, including steno writing, voice writing, digital reporting and transcription — all completely online.
  • Criminal Justice can put students on the path to a rewarding career in law enforcement or help them advance their careers. Program topics include policing, the judicial system, criminal investigations, industrial/corporate security and juvenile delinquency.

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Certificate

  • Criminal Justice: Basic Police Academy
  • Captioning and Court Reporting Certified Steno Writing
  • Captioning and Court Reporting Certified Voice Writing
  • Captioning and Court Reporting Voice Writing Short-Term Certificate
  • Captioning and Court Reporting Digital Reporting and Transcription
  • Legal Administrative Specialist - Certificate of Proficiency
  • Paralegal Studies Post-Degree Certificate

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  • Associate of Applied Business degree in Paralegal Studies
  • Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice

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  • Paralegal Studies Associate Degree Program

  • Captioning and Court Reporting Certificates
    • Voice Writing Short-Term Certificate
    • Digital Reporting and Transcription Certificate
    • Steno Machine Writing Certificate

  • Paralegal Post-Degree Certificate
  • Captioning and Court Reporting Certificates
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    • Certified Voice Writing
  • Criminal Justice Certificate

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  • Captioning and Court Reporting Free Online Minicourse

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How to reach us

Scott Latiolais, Ed.D.
Interim Dean, School of Business, Legal Professions and Hospitality
President, Westshore Campus
scott.latiolais@tri-c.edu 

Shari Rako
Administrative Assistant, School of Business, Legal Professions and Hospitality
shari.rako@tri-c.edu 


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