New: Self-Paced Online Asynchronous Paralegal Certificate at KSU
Starting a career in the legal field takes commitment, but it shouldn’t require you to put the rest of your life on hold. That’s why KSU Community and Professional Education now offers the Paralegal Certificate in a self-paced online asynchronous format, alongside the in-person and online live options already available.
All three formats cover the same curriculum and lead to the same certificate. What changes is how and when you learn, so you can choose the path that fits your schedule, your learning style, and your life right now.
How Each Format Works
If you’ve been considering the Paralegal Certificate but weren’t sure a set class schedule would work for you, the self-paced format was built with you in mind. Here’s a closer look at how the two learning styles compare.
In-Person/Online Live
In-person and online live classes are led by an instructor and follow a set weekly schedule. You’ll log in or show up at the same time each week, learn alongside classmates, and get real-time feedback as you go.
In-person classes are held at the KSU Center located at:
3333 Busbee Drive, #3301
Kennesaw, Georgia 30144
Online Asynchronous
The online asynchronous format takes the same course material and puts you in control of the pace. There are no live class times to work around. Instead, you’re given a set start and end date with roughly 90 days of access to complete your coursework on your own schedule. Your instructor is still there to answer questions and provide feedback, just not in a live classroom setting.
| In-Person and Online Live | Online Asynchronous | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Live, instructor-led classes held in-person or online at a set time | Self-paced material, no live sessions required |
| Schedule | Class meets at a specific day and time each week | Set start and end date with approximately 90 days of access to complete coursework |
| Pacing | Follows the published class schedule | Learner sets the pace within the access window |
| Attendance | Attendance required at scheduled class times | No required log in times |
| Instructor Access | Live instructor interaction during class sessions | Instructor available to answer questions and give assignment feedback |
| Course Material | Specialized course material developed by subject matter experts in the legal field | Specialized course material developed by subject matter experts in the legal field |
| Technical Requirements | Working knowledge of computers, Windows PC, Microsoft Office, personal email, and internet access required. Basic Microsoft Excel and Word knowledge recommended | Standard computer access. Working knowledge of computers, Windows PC, Microsoft Office, personal email, and internet access required. Basic Microsoft Excel and Word knowledge recommended |
| Textbooks | Textbooks required | Textbooks required |
Which Format Is Right for Me?
With three formats to choose from, it helps to picture how each one would actually fit into your week.
In-Person
If you thrive in a classroom setting and want face-to-face time with your instructor and classmates, in-person classes at the KSU Center offer that structure and community.
Online Live
If you want the accountability of a set class schedule and real-time instructor interaction but would rather skip the commute, online live classes bring the classroom experience to you.
Online Asynchronous
If your week doesn’t leave room for a fixed class time, the self-paced online asynchronous format lets you complete coursework whenever it works for you, within your access window.
Every format leads to the same KSU Paralegal Certificate. The right one comes down to how you learn best and what your schedule can realistically support. Take a closer look at the comparison above and choose the format that sets you up to succeed. Enroll today to get started on your KSU Paralegal Certificate.
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