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This course concentrates on complete knowledge of the keyboard. Emphasis is on the development of touch typing and proper typing techniques

Introduction to Word Processing familiarizes students with the concepts of word processing software. Students are trained to use the basic functions of word processing software in the production of various types of documents.

Focusing on the construction of effective written argument, this course refines composition techniques, develops abstract thought processes, and promotes critical thinking. A library paper is included. A minimum grade of C is required to pass this course.

This course serves as an introduction to the study of human social development, its organizations, and its institutions. It teaches the student to look at our society and others from a sociological perspective. Specific areas covered are group dynamics, social deviance, gender equality, racial and ethnic relations, the family, religion, and education

In this course a study is made of human behavior with special reference to perception, learning, memory, thinking, emotional life, and individual differences in intelligence, aptitude, and personality. Emphasis is placed on the scientific nature of psychological investigations. Research methods are analyzed, and results are related to daily life and everyday problems.

This course introduces students to general principles and problems of modern government. It shows the forms of government, the place of government in the social process, and theories of the state. The American system is analyzed. Studying political science provides accurate understanding of how and why political systems work as they do

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

LGS1006 continues the study of legal research and writing, giving special emphasis to computer research in online legal research databases. Students will be required to present conclusions from their research in well-reasoned 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

Examination of the subjects and preparation of documents for adoption, legal separation, divorce, marriage, annulments, and child visitation and custody will be made in this course. The student will be prepared to assist in the interviewing of clients and the drafting of petitions and agreements.

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

Prerequisite: ENG1001 This course is designed to prepare students to organize and compose effective business correspondence and technical writing. The basic principles of writing and approaches for writing various types of communications are stressed. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisites: None This course is for students to obtain basic knowledge and skills needed in using office application software and Internet features. A broad range of software used in an office, such as, word processing, spreadsheet, database, slide presentation, email, and Internet research will be introduced. It is not intended for IT majors. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisites: None This course provides students the opportunity to obtain basic knowledge and skills in using spreadsheet and database software. A broad range of software applications, concepts, and problems will be covered. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisites: None Business Law I is a survey of the development of American law and procedure covering information, operation, completion of contracts, torts, constitutional law, criminal law, environmental law and more. This course also includes a study of some Uniform Commercial Code concepts. Both the text and case study methods may be utilized. 4 quarter hours

Intermediate Algebra is a continuation of MAT0099 exploring the arithmetic of polynomials, factoring, systems of linear equations, solving quadratic equations, and applying algebra techniques to problem solving and applications.

Prerequisite: Mat0099 Or Exemption Thereof. Co Or Prerequisite: Eng1001 College Math Is A Survey Course Emphasizing Inductive And Deductive Reasoning, Concepts From Set Theory, Applications Of Venn Diagrams, Elements Of Formal Logic, Common Formulas And Relationships From Geometry, And An Introduction To Probability And Statistics. 4 Quarter Hours

This course is designed to prepare the student to develop and improve the ability to communicate. Self-expression, preparation of effective speeches, and development of speaking and listening skills will be emphasized. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisites:ENG0099 or exemption thereof. In this course students develop their writing skills through the reading and construction of expository essays. A minimum grade of C is required to pass this course. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisite: ENG1001 In this course students write analytical and critical essays about plays, short stories, and poetry. Emphasis is placed on literal and figurative interpretations, structural analysis, and variations in thematic approach. A minimum grade of C is required to pass this course. 4 quarter hours

Designed to help entering students develop a more effective approach to college success, this course emphasizes positive self-evaluation, goal setting and motivation; practical skills of successful students; effective use of the library and the many sources of information available; and the concepts and tools of critical thinking, and their applications. 4 quarter hours

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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

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