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3.00 Credits
Instruction and practice in reporting and news writing for the print media. Analysis of news writing--language, style, organization, and leads. Practice in editorial, feature, and interpretive writing. Study of legal and ethical aspects of the profession. Development of news gathering and interviewing skills. Prerequisite: ENG 100 or skills assessment into ENG 101. Three lecture.
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3.00 Credits
JRN 250. Advanced Newswriting and Reporting (3). Writing, organizational and research skills, especially as adapted to journalistic style. Emphasis on reading, rewriting and research, with focus on writing with accuracy, brevity and clarity. Prerequisite: JRN 150. Three lecture.
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3.00 Credits
JRN 296. Internship: Journalism (3). Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility. Prerequisite: Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process. [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.] S/U grading only.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
JRN 299. Independent Study Journalism (1-6). Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.
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3.00 Credits
LAW 100. Introduction to Paralegal Studies (3). Introduction to the role of the paralegal in the legal system, including the federal and state court systems, ethics, regulation and professional responsibility, legal analysis, research and basic legal concepts. Includes professional development and job search strategies. Three lecture.
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1.00 Credits
LAW 101. Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility (1). State and national ethical codes and rules of professional responsibility, ethical dilemmas and methods for researching answers, professionalism, and the unauthorized practice of law. One lecture.
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3.00 Credits
LAW 104. Wills, Trusts and Probate (3). Critical issues, roles, and legal requirements in estate administration and pleadings. Prerequisite: LAW 100 and either ENG 101 or ENG 103. Three lecture.
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2.00 Credits
LAW 105. Legal Computer Applications (2). Introduction to computer software and software applications used in a law office and the business community. Includes computer research tools, e-mail, application of general office management software to the legal environment, ethical considerations, and law office practice concepts. Prerequisite: LAW 100 (may be taken concurrently) and either CSA 130 or CSA 140. Two lecture.
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2.00 Credits
LAW 106. Advanced Legal Computer Applications (2). Advanced application of computer software used in the law office and the business community. Includes time and billing, calendaring and docket control, case management, document management, litigation support, computer research tools, and ethical considerations. Prerequisite: LAW 105. Two lecture.
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3.00 Credits
LAW 107. Law Office Management (3). Processes and standards of law office management including record keeping, timekeeping, billing, calendaring and docket control. Emphasis on the principles and practices of law office management for manual and automated systems. LAW 100 (may be taken concurrently) and CSA 140 (may be taken concurrently). Three lecture.
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