According to department chair Ted Maloney, "Located in the beautiful Skagit Valley of Western Washington, Skagit Valley College offers a comprehensive ABA-approved paralegal education program, providing both a two-year associate's degree and a one-year post-baccalaureate certificate. Faculty are qualified lawyers and paralegals experienced in the subject matter they teach and have proven teaching ability. Classes are small, allowing close student-teacher contact. Internships are required, enabling students to gain relevant work experience before graduation to help in their job search. Skagit Valley College is an active member of the American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE), and its program director has served on AAfPE's board of directors."