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This course introduces students to the legal system. The course will examine the organization of the court system, the different types and sources of the law, the roles of professionals in the legal system, and the way the law is created. Students will study the parallel court system in the federal and state system, as well as the development of rulings and procedures of administrative agencies. In addition, the course will explore laws made in a legislative body.

This course will explore the concept of ethics and its relationship to the professional. The course will examine concepts of normative ethics, professional behavior and moralistic ethics, and the relationship of ethical decision making to institutions and organizations in society. Th e focus will be on general ethical principles and the determination of fundamental and common values in society that govern societal institutions.

This course focuses on reading, analyzing, and applying the law found in a variety of legal sources including cases, statutes, administrative rulings, and journal articles. Topics will include methods to analyze cases to determine the facts, issues, analysis, and holdings of a case as well as determining the meaning and purpose of statutes, legislative enactments, and administrative rulings. Students will engage in a variety of

This course will provide students with a view of the sources and historical development of legal principles as well as the philosophical foundations of American legal principles. Students will develop an understanding of significant trends in American legal history as well as current trends in development of law and the philosophy of the law that is the underpinning of many public policy actions.

In the first of two courses in applied research in legal studies, students will be introduced to applied research within the profession, which encourages adoption of the role of a reflective practitioner who seeks to simultaneously understand and change the professional setting. Students will examine the history of applied research and the intersection of applied research and experimental research. This study allows participants to develop an understanding of the processes and how they can impact their own professional setting.

This serves as the capstone course to the Master of Science in Management program, which allows the student to integrate theories with practical application. This course utilizes the conceptual foundations and skills acquired in earlier courses as a basis for an in-depth examination of an organizational issue or problem of significance that is of special interest to the student. The student will collaborate with organizational stakeholders to identify a problem and design a research project.

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This course is for the student to learn about accounting as an information development and communications function that supports economic decision-making. The course will help students perform financial analysis; derive information for personal or organizational decisions; and understand business, governmental, and other organizational entities.

This course covers Constitutional Law and the rights and duties that apply to business entities as well as to individuals. Also covered are Tort Law, body and property injury, as well as harm to reputation in the business context; Criminal Law, specifically those areas pertinent to business, such as bribery and embezzlement; Intellectual Property Law, including copyright, patent and trademark laws; Contract Law, which encompasses sales contracts and the application of the Uniform Commercial Code as well as common law contracts, such as employment contracts.

This course continues the study of Contracts and the Uniform Commercial Code and proceeds to Agency Law, which governs employer-employee fiduciary and contractual relationships. The Workers Compensation Act, including advantages and disadvantages to both employer and employee, is examined. Also covered are Sole Proprietorship, Partnership Law, both common and statutory provisions, Corporate Law and Bankruptcy Law.

This course strives to meet the high level of computer literacy required of all students earning a degree from the university. Special emphasis is placed on the ethical use of computer technology for information analysis and communications. Computer units introduce the Internet, Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Students who feel they have attained computer literacy and earn 70 percent on an exemption exam may substitute any other 3-credit course for this core requirement. Students may prove competency by passing a waiver examination. No credit is granted if the requirement is waived.

Students are introduced to the system of legal thought and practice. The course examines legal methods and terminology while providing an orientation to state and federal laws and court systems. Internet resources and instructional technology are part of all topics, including a survey of subject specific areas in the law.

Students Learn The Role That Wills, Trusts And Powers Of Attorney Play In The Management Of Personal Assets. Further, Students Become Thoroughly Familiar With The Procedures Employed To Open, Manage, And Close Decedents’ Estates, Conservatorship, Guardianships, Small Estates, And Refusal Of Letters. Prerequisite: Law101; Acc111 Strongly Recommended.

Students learn how to handle a real estate transaction from the drafting of the sales contract to the closing. Subjects covered include Notes, Mortgages and Deeds of Trust, Titles and Title Insurance, Recording Liens, Encumbrances, Foreclosures, and Easements. Prerequisite: LAW101.

Students are introduced to all aspects of a civil lawsuit, including Jurisdiction, Rules of Procedure, Pleadings, Motions, Discovery, Trial Procedures, and the Appellate Process. Prerequisite: LAW101.

Students become familiar with legal resource materials and how they are researched. Publications discussed include those that report Constitutional Law, Statutory Law, Case Law, Administrative Regulations, and Municipal Law. Further, students are introduced to the American Digest System, Shepard’s and Computer-Assisted Legal Research. Research assignments introduce students to the legal research process. Prerequisite: LAW101.

Students Learn How To Apply Knowledge Gained From Course Work To The Practical Work Of A Law Office. Students Are Required To Meet 15 Hours Per Semester In Seminar Meetings And To Work In A Law Office Setting, Which Could Include Law Firms, Corporate Law Departments, Or Government Agencies, For 120 Hours. Prerequisites: Law105, Law201, Law203, Law205. You Must Speak With Your Academic Advisor As Well As The Career Services Office Before Registering

Provides an understanding of accounting concepts, assumptions, and principles. Covers analysis and recording of business transactions; the adjusting process; and the procedures to complete the accounting cycle.� Progresses to illustrating merchandising operations and merchandise inventory accounting; covers internal control and cash; and explains accounting procedures for receivables.

Provides a foundation in business operations through a survey of major business functions (management, production, marketing, finance and accounting, human resource management, and various support functions). Offers an overview of business organizations and the business environment, strategic planning, international business, and quality assurance.

Examines the development of electronic commerce, the basic technologies used to conduct e-business, and the various forms of electronic business. Presents marketing models used in e-business strategy. Examines the processes for business-to-business and business-to-consumer transactions. Reviews the electronic commerce infrastructure, designing and managing online storefronts, payment options, security, privacy, and the legal and ethical challenges of electronic business.

This course provides an overview of microcomputer applications including a brief introduction to computer concepts, computer operating systems, software and hardware. It introduces the student to word processing, spreadsheets, the Internet, graphics, and database software. Included is the creation of web pages, integration of the applications, and hands-on introduction to Microsoft Windows commands, files, features and functions.

This course emphasizes the principles of writing coherent expository essays in various modes. The course reinforces and emphasizes the concept of writing as a process that includes developing and narrowing a topic, logically organizing ideas, drafting, and revising. The course introduces the process of using sources to support ideas and documentation of sources in accordance with citation styles.

This course examines the principles of probability and of descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include probability concepts, measures of central tendency, normal distributions, and sampling techniques. The application of these principles to simple hypothesis testing methods and to confidence intervals is also covered. The application of these topics in solving problems encountered in personal and professional settings is also discussed. Prerequisites MAT 105 Introduction to College Mathematics

Provides a survey of fundamental management concepts and techniques. This information contributes to effective management and provides a foundation for the continued study of management applications. Emphasis is placed on the roles, the environment, and the primary functions of the manager (planning, organizing, leading, controlling), as well as the skills required and various techniques used to perform these functions. The course will also highlight the development of management principles and their integration into modern management theory. The communication process, motivation, and operations (production) management are also presented.

Examines the applications of ethical principles through the consideration of typical problem areas encountered in organizations. The course focuses on the ethical perspectives of business decision-making and policy development in a variety of key areas including individual behavior, human resource management, work environments, marketing, property rights, and international business. The analysis of case situations will illustrate the application of various ethical approaches (utilitym individual rights, and justice) in managing organizations.

Presents a survey of basic macro- and microeconomic principles and concepts. Reviews the economic dynamics of market forces affecting competition, different economic systems, the role of government in the economy, and economic aspects of international trade. Discusses the labor market, interest rates and the supply of money, and performance of a national economy. Examines the use of economics in business decisions, considering such principles as opportunity costs, diminishing returns, and the marginal principle.

Serves as a foundation course in business finance. Provides a conceptual framework for the financial decision-making process and introduces tools and techniques of finance including financial mathematics, capital budgeting, sources of funds and financial analysis. Topics include acquisition and use of short-term and long-term capital; financial markets, institutions and instruments; financial control; time value of money; cash, operation and long-range budgeting; and cost of capital.

Examines the legal environment of business, the sources of American law, and the basis of authority for government to regulate business. Provides a survey of tort law, contracts and the UCC, and the federal and state courts.

Introduces basic marketing principles and concepts. Emphasis is placed on the development of marketing strategy and the major components of the marketing mix, (product, price, promotion, and distribution). Reviews the critical environmental factors of markets, domestic and international, and customer behavior characteristics that affect marketing operations. Highlights the integration of marketing with other functions in a business organization.

This course introduces the student to the evolving role of the paralegal or legal assistant in the public and private sectors. Topics of study include paralegal employment opportunities, regulation, and ethics. The course also introduces students to the steps and tasks involved in civil litigation. Students will practice the role of the litigation paralegal using a hypothetical case; this includes investigation and gathering facts, discovery, trial support, and judgement enforcement. Procedures and rules that facilitate the fair resolution of conflicts and the substative law that forms the basis of the rights and remedies protected by the civil litigation system will be studied.

Analyzes the process by which substantive rights and duties are enforced, including legal pleadings, discovery procedures, pre- and post-trial motions, jurisdiction, venue, trial by jury, equity, and previous adjudication problems.

Presents the legal relationship of partners, partners to third parties, and creditor liability; corporate and stockholders’ rights and liabilities; rights of creditors; advantages and disadvantages of the corporate structure; and the law of agency, governmental regulation, and property law.

This course covers legal research and writing. Students use research and technical skills obtained from prior courses to conduct legal research. Students will analyze problems, develop a research strategy, access information using primary and secondary sources, and draft legal documents. In addition, this course stresses the functional approach to research and develops skills in case law, statutes, administrative regulations, and constitutional law. Students also conduct book-based and computer-based research.

An in-depth study of the legal aspects of civil wrongs, remedies for those wrongs, and personal injury law. Students acquire skills in analyzing cases related to intentional torts, negligence, defamation, product liability, damages, and vicarious liability. In addition, students examine the development of common law and efforts to reform tort law including "no fault" legislation and "caps" on monetary awards.

This course enables Legal Studies students to analyze legal issues in business situations and recommend solutions by completing a variety of case studies and by completing an individual research project and presenting the findings in class using an appropriate medium. The case studies will be conducted both individually and in group sessions. Each student will participate in group discussions to apply previous course work in addressing a variety of legal issues. Students will also complete individual case studies. The independent research focuses on a topic relevant to contemporary business law issues. Students may not fulfill the senior seminar requirement by completing another course.

This course is designed to provide students with a practical application of the contemporary communication skills necessary for career development and career success. Topics include investigation of career fields and the communication and technology skills that are essential to those careers. Examples include technology-supported written, oral, private, and public communication. Students will be able to assess and analyze their personal communication and technology skills and strategize ways to apply them as part of their professional development goals. Note about required first courses: Students should review the program description section of this Walden University Catalog carefully to determine which first course is required.

This course introduces the workings of the American government and the roles, rights and responsibilities of citizens. The air we breathe, the water we drink and the protection of our lives and property all are affected by the actions of local, regional and national levels of government. Students study the constitutional foundations and major institutions of American government demonstrated through executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Upon completion, students will understand how American Government functions including the roles of political parties, elections, voting and interest groups, as well as how public policy is formulated and implemented.

New technologies in communications and transportation have created a global society. Old boundaries between nations and peoples have become blurred. The new reality of a global society has brought with it opportunities and a whole new set of issues and problems that must be addressed. Help enhance your understanding of the new global society that has been brought about by advances in technology and communication. Study issues with a significant global dimension such as energy, trade, human rights, health care, sex and drug trafficking, and the disparity between rich nations and poor nations. Identify the major challenges to peace and sustainability in the new global environment

The Declaration of Independence argues that all men are entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Arguments over how to guarantee these inalienable rights have raged for centuries. Apply the principles of the US Constitution and examine several modern day political controversies such as same sex marriage, the role of the media in society, the debate over gun control, and others in light of their relationship to larger enduring political debates

Each day public administrators make decisions and implement programs that impact our everyday lives in countless ways. Explore how public administrators conduct the business of government. Study how they work to implement public policy and examine the issues and challenges public administrators face in performing their jobs. Examine the variety of jobs that public administrators perform and their crucial role in the successful operation of government. Examine how public managers work to implement public policy, and what issues and challenges administrators face in the future.

What is public policy Who makes it and how is it made Explore how the government makes decisions and the impact these decisions have on people and communities. Study the ways issues become important, how groups exercise power and how government policies are evaluated and modified. Examine whether the public policy process is generally fair to the majority of citizens or provide unfair advantage to certain groups. This course offers the student an opportunity to engage in the exploration of many of the questions and issues surrounding the making of public policy.

The constitution is the foundation for all law in the United States. This course uses landmark Supreme Court Cases as the basis for an examination of such enduring constitutional themes as civil rights/civil liberties, federalism, property rights, the death penalty, the rights of the accused, freedom of religion, and others. Study the ways people have tried to use the law to promote and sometimes to inhibit positive social change.

How will I know right from wrong What standards should I use to evaluate the ethics of my actions Leaders in all sectors of society struggle with these questions on a daily basis. Ethics has become an increasingly important element of successful public sector leadership. Identify the principles that can be used to address ethical issues. Examine how successful public sector leaders build organizations that reflect strong ethical values. Students in this course will have the opportunity to examine ethical considerations facing contemporary leaders of all sectors with special focus on elected officials, public administrators, public servants, and nonprofit leaders.

Books, movies and television programs about crime, particularly those that feature criminals and trials, have been popular for decades. But there’s more to criminal law than the theatrics that often are featured in such media. This course focuses on the concepts and processes related to criminal law including criminal procedures, prosecution, defense, and court procedures and decision-making. Students will examine major criminal law violations and the differences between de-criminalization and legalization.

With the exception of the occasional traffic ticket, most people will not have many encounters with the criminal justice system. However, frequent interactions with the American legal system through civil law are not uncommon. Students in this course study family law, employment law, property rights, malpractice issues, torts and other aspects of civil law. Examine the ways civil law is relevant to human resource managers, health care professionals and public administrators.

What happens in a courtroom is both complex and fascinating as is evidenced by the popularity of courtroom drama, real and fictional. In the course, students analyze and apply information about the components of the judicial system including their structure, function, and processes; the professional roles within this system; and issues related to the courts and judicial process in an increasingly diverse society.

Many of society’s most intractable problems are resolved through the legal system. Issues such as immigration, abortion, reproductive rights, intellectual property, and the separation of church and state are the substantive grounding of many legal debates. This course will highlight the legal aspects of several social issues.

The capstone project concludes the program. This practical, real-world application requires participants to apply the knowledge, skills, and dispositions learned in this program to an actual educational environment. Serving as a consultant, participants will examine a school or district’s curriculum plans against a set of data and make recommendations for improvement and reform.

Learners in this course examine the evolution of human resource management, labor, law, and human capital management. In particular, learners analyze the trends and issues influencing the development and application of these elements within contemporary organizations. Learners also examine the effects of emerging legislative thought and action on today’s workplace. HRM5004 must be taken by master’s learners in their first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or petition.

This course introduces learners to theories, models, and strategies used to create internal and external organizational marketing systems. Learners explore ways to apply general marketing and sales knowledge to developing and sustaining the credibility of an organization’s human resource management function. Learners also study current marketing and sales models to develop an internal HRM marketing plan.

In this course, learners gain an understanding of current accounting, economics, and finance principals and practices and the ways they can be applied to business management and human resource management. Learners use these principles and practices and their applications to develop an HRM business plan.

The focus of this course is ethics and ethical behavior in organizations. Learners examine the role of human resource professionals as ethical change agents and assess their responsibilities in fostering ethical business and work environments

This Course Provides Learners With Data And Information Management Technologies And Strategies Relative To Human Resource Management. Learners Examine The Transition From Hrm Systems To Emerging Enterprise Resource Planning (erp) Systems And Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Hrm Technology In Achieving An Organization’s Business Goals.

Learners In This Course Evaluate Organizational Theories, Models, And Strategies Used For Effective Human Resource Management Planning And Practice. Learners Examine The Current And Potential Applications Of Organizational Theories And Strategies To Contemporary Hrm Practices. Learners Also Create Strategic Hrm Models And Identify Best Practices.

This course provides learners with an understanding of the application of U.S. law and legislation to human resource management theory and practice in the modern workplace. Learners evaluate the legal perceptions and perspectives articulated in HRM policies, procedures, and practices and examine the laws and legislation that influence their development.

This is an integrative course for learners in the master’s Legal Studies specialization. Learners synthesize and integrate the knowledge, competencies, and skills acquired throughout the program by developing and implementing a final project that demonstrates critical thinking, creativity, and practical application of program content. Learners create and customize project plans and strategies to achieve desired project outcomes.

This course presents an overview of the U.S. legislative process. Learners analyze the foundational constitutional principles governing the legislative process and the legislative responsibilities of the branches of U.S. government. Learners also examine the role of law enforcement in the workplace and the applications of legal principles in the development of labor and employment law. Learners review case studies and engage in field work to gain understanding of and facility with labor and employment law.

This course provides learners with a foundational understanding of torts. Learners examine the categories and elements of tort law in order to gain both theoretical and practical frames of reference for understanding its application in the workplace. Learners also explore the relationship between tort, labor, and discrimination law and analyze how U.S. courts have ruled in each type of case.

This course introduces learners to the dynamics and dimensions of the relationship between the human resource management professional and attorney. Learners examine the knowledge and skills needed to engage in informed and constructive dialogue with legal counsel and analyze the purpose, maintenance, and benefits of the HRM professional and attorney relationship. Learners also evaluate compensation models, multipurpose firms, and legal specializations.

Learners in this course examine the theoretical and practical aspects of workplace legal actions, including investigation, evidence, and communication. Learners study strategies and methods of conducting internal workplace investigations with legal counsel and explore evidence-collection and management tools and techniques. Learners also evaluate methods of communicating evidence-related information both internally and externally.

In this course, learners analyze the legal systems of major industrialized countries and compare them to the United States legal system. Learners also examine the purpose and application of workplace and employment law in other industrialized countries.

This course provides an overview of the federal bankruptcy law and the rights of creditors and debtors. Emphasis is placed on bankruptcy procedures in Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Upon completion of the course, students under the supervision of an attorney should be able to prepare and file bankruptcy forms, collection letters, UCC search, and post judgment collection such as garnishment. 4 quarter hours

Principles of risk and insurance are studied in this course. Students receive an introduction to basic types of insurance, including automobile, homeowners, commercial, and medical. Students have the opportunity to learn practices and techniques of insurance defense attorneys and work on case files involving insurance claims. 4 quarter hours

This course presents basic concepts of administrative law and procedure in federal and state agencies. Topics include representing clients before administrative bodies, agency operation, adjudication, constitutional questions, statutory issues, and appeals. 4 quarter hours

This course is a comprehensive examination of legal resources and references. It allows the student to apply analytical and logical skills when drafting legal documents such as memoranda of law and an appellate court brief. 4 quarter hours

LGS4008 is an intensive drafting course where students have the opportunity to concentrate on preparing complex pleadings and motions related to the pretrial, trial, and appeal processes. The focus is on developing practical skills in the legal analysis necessary to identify and pursue an appropriate cause of action in a civil case. 4 quarter hours

This course is designed to provide a thorough study of the rules of evidence. Emphasis will be placed on application of the rules in preparing and presenting evidence for trial. The role evidence plays in the legal system and the paralegal’s responsibility in finding, collecting, handling, labeling, and preparing evidence for litigation will be examined. Since evidence is one of the most critical parts of civil and criminal legal actions, this course will present the essential skills necessary for students using evidence law, and allow for students to apply and practice what they learn. 4 quarter hours

Employment Law is designed to provide students with an overview of the legal relationship between employer and employee. Areas covered include federal and state laws governing discrimination, wrongful termination, and privacy. Students will get practical experience in drafting an employment policy manual that addresses sexual harassment, Americans with Disabilities Act, and other employment issues. Other topics studied include pre-employment concerns, employee benefits, and other ethical issues in employment law. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisites: All legal courses or concurrent This capstone course will be conducted in a seminar format where students can apply their broad knowledge of the paralegal profession through specific projects integrating work related competencies with academic information. Students will review the various skills learned in the legal studies curriculum and take a comprehensive outcome assessment exam. The major objective of this course is successful completion of the capstone project. 4 quarter hours

This course provides a detailed study of worker’s compensation law covering the procedures used to initiate and process worker’s compensation claims. Students will have the opportunity to draft relevant forms, as well as study employer responsibility, risk management, and litigation. 4 quarter hours

This course acquaints the student with the principles, laws, and organizations that impact on the management of an international business transaction. Topics include basic principles governing relations between nations, such as human rights, treaties, sovereign immunity, and dispute resolution. At the end of this course, students should be able to analyze the risks involved in international trade and create an import/export business. 4 quarter hours

This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of constitutional law. The course will provide an overview of the Constitution itself, coupled with the beliefs and purpose of its framers. The ongoing controversies over jurisprudence of original intent versus the evolutionary interpretation of the Constitution will also be examined. Topics covered will include separation of powers in the national government, regulation of commerce, taxing and spending powers, war and national defense, conduct of foreign relations, state and local powers, limitation on the exercise of government powers, and the Bill of Rights. 4 quarter hours

This is a practical course on immigration law and procedures and includes the history and administration of U.S. immigration law. Topics include citizenship, admission to the United States, refugees, and political asylum. Students will gain experience in completing numerous immigration forms, including applications for naturalization and applications for employment authorization. 4 quarter hours

This course is an advanced study of real property law relating to title examination, foreclosures, and preparation of commercial closing documents. Emphasis will be placed on practical work, including examination of titles by obtaining information from the public records and drafting title insurance forms. 4 quarter hours

LGS4050 provides a thorough overview of the government systems that form environmental policy. This course covers the federal statutes on environmental law, including, but not limited to, the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Toxic Substances Control Act, as well as administrative procedures used to enforce the various laws. International environmental law will be explored, also. 4 quarter hours

This course explores the areas of patent, trademark, and copyright and how they are bound up with antitrust law and government regulations. Topics include competition among businesses and protection of intellectual property in the global market place. Students will apply substantive legal concepts to protection of intellectual property including poetry, lyrics, advertising, inventions, and product names. 4 quarter hours

This course examines the American legal system with emphasis on the methods and institutions of the law. The rights and responsibilities of paralegals, both professional and ethical, are described. Duties and opportunities for paralegals are discussed. Law office management procedures are introduced to the student

This course familiarizes the student with the substantive law of torts. Concentration will be in three main areas—intentional torts, strict liability torts, and negligence law. The course will also examine various equitable remedies.

This course is designed to familiarize the student with primary and secondary sources of law, judicial reports, statutes, citators, digests, annotated law reports, and legal treatises and periodicals. It enables the student to undertake, under the supervision of a lawyer, legal research and preparation of memoranda and briefs

This course examines civil procedures and the court system, including the role of judges, attorneys, and juries. Venue, jurisdiction, and ethical considerations are studied. The course enables students, under the supervision and control of an attorney, to assist in pretrial practice including drafting complaints, answers, and pretrial motions; preparing pretrial witnesses, conducting preliminary investigations; and assisting the attorney in the preparation of the case for trial

In this course, students examine the transferring of assets, trusts, wills, gifts, administration of decedents’ estates, federal and state taxes, and administrator’s responsibilities. Students will receive hands-on experience drafting legal documents and using related computer software

This course familiarizes the student with substantive criminal law and criminal procedures. It enables the student, under the supervision of a lawyer, to prepare pretrial pleadings, interview witnesses, and conduct trial and post trial proceedings

This course develops the student’s understanding of ownership, deeds, mortgages, easements, landlord/tenant relations, liens, and eviction procedures. An examination is made of the mechanics of transferring interest in real property

This course introduces paralegal students to several of the uses of computer software in the law office, including the following: drafting legal documents; legal timekeeping and billing; docket control; and litigation support. Other specialized legal software is introduced as appropriate.

In this course, students are given the opportunity to validate their skills through a 120-hour supervised, unpaid externship experience. Students are assigned to private legal offices, government legal departments, or corporate legal departments where they perform the various responsibilities of the paralegal. Students must contact the paralegal department chairman the quarter before enrolling in this course regarding approval of site selection and schedule. There will be a mandatory outcome assessment exam given in this course

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This course conducts an in-depth analysis of both historic and contemporary questions of constitutional rights. Provided is an understanding of the powers of the federal courts, Congress, and the president; an examination of the doctrines of separation of power and federalism; and discussion regarding some of the limitations that the Constitution imposes on state powers. Topical coverage also includes the takings and contracts clauses, due process, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and equal protection.

This course addresses the issue of international law in an increasingly interconnected world. The course explores the procedural workings of various international and regional organizations regarding public international law.

This course teaches students how to do legal research using both hardcopy and electronic resources. Presented from the perspective of a law specialist working for a client, this course allows students to consider a client’s legal issues and to discover how to locate resources that address the problem, including statutes, regulations, court orders, court decisions, and secondary sources.

This course explores contemporary law enforcement management by examining personality, values, groups, power dimensions, decision making, conflict management, change, and organization development.

This course compares and contrasts traditional goals of punishment (rehabilitation, incapacitation, retribution, and deterrence) with the concepts of restorative justice. Topics include community service, victim assistance, victim-offender mediation, and restitution. Restorative justice seeks a balance between the need to rehabilitate offenders while executing a duty to protect the public.

This course provides a fundamental analysis of research and a methodological evaluation of criminal justice topics. This course familiarizes students with aspects of statistical analysis and research design relevant to today’s justice environment using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Additionally, coverage is provided for use of research design in community action

This course provides an objective study of the many roles psychology plays in the legal system, including expert witnesses, criminal profilers, and trial consultants for jury selection and child custody hearings.

This Course Provides An Examination Of Issues Relating To Justice Policies, Perspectives, Techniques, Roles, Institutional Arrangement, Management And Administration, Use Of Research, And Innovative Patterns. Prerequisite: Jus 104 And Jus 110.

This course explores the interrelatedness of law and socioeconomic concerns and attempts to generate a holistic perspective of society and social control for those charged with the administration of justice

This course is taken in the final term of the graduate program. It focuses on professional portfolio development and a final written proposal by the graduate. The portfolio will contain the graduate’s curriculum vitae, exemplars of writing from graduate courses, a statement of criminal justice philosophy, a 5-year plan for professional goals, and a research topic paper/written proposal. A final written proposal must focus on how the graduate will use the totality of the learning experience to examine and improve the criminal justice system at the federal, state, county, or city level. The proposal must exhibit adequate research, coordination within the extant layers of justice policy, realistic consideration of available resources, and a reasonable timeline of benchmarks.

An overview of the legal system and paralegal ethics

In-depth instruction in print and online research, writing techniques, and legal technologies

The elements of litigation and methods of litigation support

Corporate practice and the basic elements of American contract law

The structure, scope, and regulatory procedures of various federal, state, and local administrative agencies.

The law and processes of the procurement, formation, and execution of government contracts.

Legal structure of the various parts of an intellectual law practice, including patent, trade, and copyright law.

Processes, supporting documentation, laws, and rules of IP prosecution and litigation.

The law of international trade, licensing, and investment; basics of international commercial and contract law.

The rules, processes, and law of international litigation and international organizations.

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Students study the evolution of information and the impact of technology on research, and learn how to access, evaluate, and synthesize acquired research. The research process and papers required, of each student include inquiry into the history of each student’s chosen career along with the assignments on how changes in technology have impacted the communication processes in the career field. Prerequisite or Corequisite: INSM180

This course is a multi-disciplinary course with the infusion of communication theory along with critical analyses of written and presented speech to include a composition/rhetoric/ textual element from the English discipline.

Students develop their expository and persuasive writing skills through varied writing experiences. Information literacy skills and research techniques are introduced and reinforced. Students apply their information literacy and writing skills to produce a paper which incorporates research in appropriate APA citation style.

This course builds on the research and writing skills developed in the previous English course. Students make critical decisions about the research necessary to produce diverse writings appropriate in content, format, and documentation. Using their research, students produce documents that will positively affect varied audiences.

This introductory course exposes students to the theoretical basis of computing science. Students study the social, educational and career implications of computer hardware and system software, as well as emerging technologies. Learners will apply technology to develop proficiency in the productions, analysis and archiving of electronic communications common in today’s society.

Students employ a wide range of problem solving strategies. This course introduces measurement, consumer math, quantitative reasoning, statistics, different numeration systems, and optional topics according to student needs.

This course introduces students to environmental science, and examines the human/environmental relationship, fundamental ecological principles, energy resources, human impact on ecosystems, and industry’s impact on ecosystems, natural disasters, and cutting-edge environmental issues.

Explore and analyze contemporary topics using analytic methods and metacognitive strategies. Emphasis is on the application of these strategies within the dynamic communities of college, career and life. Students complete a career based ethical controversy research paper which contributes to the student learning portfolio.

This course provides an introduction to the principles of psychological theory and research. This course surveys the sub categories of study including: cognitive, developmental, abnormal, social and biopsychology as it related to the scientific study and understanding of human thoughts, emotions and behaviors.

Students are introduced to sociological principles through exploring the relationship between the individual, attitudes, behavior and the community. This includes the contemplation of issues like race, gender, class, sex, and age, as well as organizational infrastructures and their tendencies towards power, authority, and status.

Students are introduced to the skills required of legal researchers and use primary and secondary courses to produce written assignments. Students are given assignments to research the law using appropriate sources in the law library and report their findings in writing assignments. Emphasis is placed on issues of ethics, including confidentiality, conflict of interest, and unauthorized practice of law. Students are introduced to the federal and state courts and the American legal system.

A survey of the nature and purpose of contract law. Topics will include formation and interpretation of agreements, remedies for breach, the effect of changed circumstances, third party interests, and dispute resolution.

A study of the substantive law of tort actions and procedural rules related to the process involved in litigating lawsuits, traditional and alternatives, such as settlement and alternative dispute resolution. Drafting pre- trial and post-trial documents such as motions, pleadings, evidence and post trial practice. Prerequisite: PLEG100

Criminal substantive law, procedural rules of court, and the constitutional rights of the accused are examined.

A more concentrated study of legal ethics is conducted. Topics such as commingling of funds, trust and general accounts, and the unauthorized practice of law are covered. Working in teams, students perform law office tasks such as client billing, file management, telephone etiquette, organizing and managing the law library, and time management for billable hours. Computer applications will be included where appropriate.

An introduction to real estate transactions and conveyances involving the acquisition, ownership, sale, and financing of real property. Emphasis is on forms such as deeds, contracts, and leases; title searches; and closing procedures.

Emphasis is placed on writing legal briefs, interoffice memoranda, pleadings, and motions. Students research legal authority such as statutes and cases, and present their arguments in a professional quality document. Students analyze cases to determine what law applies to each problem and how judges are likely to decide the applicable law in each case. Hands-on applications with general office and legalspecific software are utilized.

A study of the general practice of family law, including research and preparation of pleadings. Topics include marriage contracts, separation and divorce agreements, custody and support, adoption, and guardianship. Case briefing will be required to illustrate the different aspects of law involving the family.

Field experience under the supervision and evaluation of a cooperating facility and the College. Students utilize knowledge and skills gained in the career program for a minimum of 90 clock hours. Students also attend classroom seminars for coordination and evaluation of the Internship experience and the development of a professional marketing plan, which completes the students’ learning portfolio. Prerequisites: Minimum 45 Earned Credits

Examines criminal law and defines legal principles and doctrines. Topics include need for and origins of criminal laws and reviews specific laws and their punishments, including violent crimes, economic crimes and defenses available.

The relationship between the paralegal and the client; practicing law as a community service; legal fees; the four most common activities of attorneys; how to think like an attorney.

The origins of law; philosophy and objectives of law; legislative and constitutional law; lawmaking; types of laws; how legal professionals serve clients; how to work well within the legal system.

Understanding the roles of the prosecutor and the defense counsel; elements of proof that a crime was committed; crimes, felonies, misdemeanors, and petty crimes defined; crimes against people and property.

Legal powers of government; the Constitution; the Bill of Rights; landmark Supreme Court decisions; the importance of a court's opinion; briefs explained; First Amendment rights.

How contracts are created; types of contracts; offer; acceptance; revocation; rejection; consideration or payment; what parties to a contract must do; broken contracts; how to draw up a contract.

Types of torts; understanding tort law in contrast to other kinds of laws; torts and money; intentional torts; negligence; liability; how torts are proven.

Setting your learning goals; designing a study plan; research skills; understanding legal definitions; note-taking; improving success on the job.

Jurisdiction defined; the organization of judicial systems in the United States; how legislation is created; responsibilities of administrative agencies; preparing for a trial.

Understanding the rules, facts, and issues; drawing a conclusion from a legal analysis; how attorneys apply opinions to clients' situations.

Understanding the rules, facts, and issues; drawing a conclusion from a legal analysis; how attorneys apply opinions to clients' situations.

How to interview and understand your clients; 28 key interviewing techniques; how to use the intake memo; follow-up interviews; field interviews; how to analyze your interviews.

Principles of investigation; how to evaluate evidence; dealing with different versions; interviewing and rating witnesses; using public records; using sources for evidence and leads; taking statements.

Key terms for computer users in the legal profession; the basics of hardware and legal software; word processing; databases; spreadsheet programs; using electronic communications to obtain legal information.

How a successful law office is managed; law office structure; the decision-making process; approaches to generating income; time-keeping and record-keeping systems.

Nineteen proven advocacy techniques; role-playing exercises; using agency procedures to your advantage; hearings; evidence; cross-examination of witnesses; closing the hearing.

Ethics; self-regulation; liability; what paralegals can and cannot do; supervision of paralegals; sample cases.

Ethical principles; behavior and situations to avoid as a paralegal; conduct required under specific circumstances; relating attorneys' ethics to supervised paralegals.

Resources for your legal research; four types of resources in law libraries; how to use law libraries and law books intelligently; establishing authority; understanding legal precedents; checking citations.

Techniques of legal research; three levels of legal research; getting the most from resources; locating relevant cases, statutes, and other types of law; researching law from unfamiliar states.

Letters paralegals write; instruments; pleadings; memoranda; structuring an inter-office memo; the importance of appellate briefs; how to write a brief; nine sure ways to improve legal writing skills.

Occupation of the paralegal; strategies for completing the paralegal studies program as an independent learner; value of the paralegal in the practice of law as it’s conducted in the traditional legal community as well as in government, education, and business. PREREQ: None

Basic legal terminology needed to embark on a career as a paralegal; avoiding inaccuracies that can give rise to serious legal consequences; basics of critical thinking in the drafting of good legal arguments. PREREQ: None

Professional responsibilities that apply to paralegals as they assist their employers confidentiality and competence; handling fees and funds carefully; and avoiding unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, and potential malpractice. PREREQ: None and their clients, including maintaining

How history has shaped the organization and structure of our contemporary courts; definition of law; moral or value systems from which our laws have sprung; how the law works. PREREQ: Legal Terminology and Thinking Skills

Types of questions that can be used in an interview; identification of the objectives of an interview; ethical considerations about interviewing; summarizing the information obtained through an interview. PREREQ: Law and the Legal System

Principles of tort law that an attorney applies in a personal injury practice; the importance of the attorney-paralegal team in the practice of personal injury law; basics of the legal system, and the elements of the most common intentional and unintentional torts are discussed. PREREQ: Interpersonal Communication, Investigations, and Interviews

Provide training in the kind of research and writing that students will actually be doing as paralegals, including the use of lexis.com, other online resources, and traditional print sources, in order to complete three writing and research projects.

Use of the court system to resolve disputes; involvement of paralegals in litigation support, including discovery; alternative dispute resolution methods; how paralegals can develop their skills as arbitrators and/or mediators in these methods. PREREQ: None

Artistic media; historical periods and artistic movements; roles of the artist and the viewer; art criticism. PREREQ: None

Introduction to the practice and theory of criminal law; substantive criminal law; criminal procedure; criminal responsibility; major felonies recognized in most, if not all, jurisdictions; constitutional dimensions of criminal procedure; practical aspects of the criminal justice process. PREREQ: None

Description of the current state of family law and the role of the attorney-paralegal team within it; changes in the practice of family law. PREREQ: None

Introductory course in real property law; basics of real property law; areas of a modern real estate practice; preparation for assisting transactional real estate attorneys; legal forms used in real estate law. PREREQ: None

Basic, practical, everyday duties of paralegals working in the fields of wills, trusts, and estate administration; terminology and general principles of law that are the basis for drafting wills and trusts; planning and administering estates. PREREQ: None

Teaches students to become effective in finding and utilizing information at libraries and other information centers, and through electronic resources available in libraries and on the World Wide Web. PREREQ: None

1)The Basics; The Writing Process; Descriptive Writing; 2)Narrative Writing; Reflective and Persuasive Writing. 3)Textbooks included

Computer and Internet Basics; computer hardware and software; digital electronics and file management; introduction to Windows® ; PC applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. PREREQ: None

Developing more effective personal communication skills to increase chances for professional success; increasing skills levels involving the use and selection of words, gestures, tone of voice, facial expressions, listening skills, as well as overall physical appearance. PREREQ: None

This course is an introduction to the legal environment of business. Topics covered include American court practice and procedure; torts; employment law; international law; environmental law; contract law. PREREQ: None

This course is a continuation of Business Law 1 and examines specific legal topics. Negotiable instruments; consumer law; commercial paper; property for both personal and real property; agency law; business organizations; and limited liability companies are examined and discussed. PREREQ: Principles of Business Law 1

This course will provide the student with a foundation in basic mathematical operations. Topics covered include percentages; discounts; interest; present worth; sinking funds; installment buying; pricing; depreciation; investments; insurance; use of symbols and their applications, equations and formulas; importance of statistics. PREREQ: None

This course will provide an overview of macroeconomics and the modern market economy. Law of supply and demand, cost of living, monetary systems, international factors, and short run economic fluctuations will be examined and discussed. PREREQ: None

Biology and behavior; consciousness; memory; thought and language; intelligence; personality and gender; stress; community influences. PREREQ: None

The normative questions of politics; logical and empirical analysis of political questions. PREREQ: None

Appreciating music; roles of composer and listener; principles of music theory and instrumentation; historical periods; varying styles of music. PREREQ: None

Writing Styles; Abc Method Of Organizing Material; Grammar (parts Of Speech, Active And Passive Voice, Complete Sentences Vs. Sentence Fragments; Parallel Construction); Using Action Verbs; Constructing Paragraphs; Writing Memos, Business Letters, And Emails; Organizing Material; Conducting Research; Documenting Sources; Outlining; Providing Illustrations; Writing Reports, Proposals, Descriptions, Instructions, Articles, And Manuals. Prereq: None

Personal decision making about nutrition; nutrition science; water; exercise; human growth and aging; safety of the food supply; the global view. PREREQ: None

An introductory course that explains the origin of life and the relationships between all living things. It describes how a significant number of organisms are structured and how they work, in order to enable students to discuss intelligently the various forms of life and their processes. PREREQ: None