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Course Criteria
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5.00 Credits
Introduces the student to the basic concepts of substantive tort law. Additionally, emphasis will be placed on the fact investigation process. Topics include: concepts of tort, intentional and unintentional; causation and liability concepts; damages and defenses; and business torts
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the student to common forms of law practice. The student will be exposed to methods of billing and time-keeping, automation in the law office, the law office library, the appropriate role of support staff in the law office, and ethical concerns relevant to law office management. Topics include: forms of law practice and insurance needs, support systems, support staff, and ethical responsibilities.
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5.00 Credits
Introduces the student to the basic concepts of legal rules commonly applicable in commercial settings and to the basic concepts of substantive contract law. Topics include: Constitutional Law and government regulations, Uniform Commercial Code, essential elements of a contract and related legal principles, and standard forms utilization.
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5.00 Credits
(Prerequisites: PLS 103, ENG 1102) Continues to develop writing skills focusing on legal memoranda preparation. Additionally, students develop skills in conducting legal research. Topics include: legal bibliography and research methodology, legal memoranda preparation, and substantive law research.
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12.00 Credits
Focuses on the application and reinforcement of paralegal skills in an actual workplace environment, or at the discretion of the instructor, in a school practicum with simulated work experiences. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into paralegal applications on the job. Topics include: problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of paralegal skills in a workplace setting, and professional development.
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5.00 Credits
This course presents the basic principles of human behavior and their application to everyday life and work. Topics include: introduction to psychology; social environments; communications and group processes; personality; emotions and motives; conflicts, stress, and anxiety; perception and learning; life span development; and abnormal psychology.
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5.00 Credits
This course emphasizes the basics of psychology. Topics include: science of psychology; social environments; life stages; physiology and behavior; personality; emotions and motives; conflicts, stress, and anxiety; abnormal behavior; and perception, learning, and intelligence.
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3.00 Credits
Provides methods, procedures, and skills for improving time management, study skills, test taking, communication skills, and stress management.
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5.00 Credits
Studies the nature and causes of various forms of behavior disorder. Topics include: types of abnormalities; psychopathology; assessment and classification of mental disorders; symptomatology of major mental disorders; and critical evaluation of current theories.
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5.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the methods of maintaining the most common public works infrastructure. Emphasis will be on the different aspects of roadway maintenance, utility maintenance, and fleet management..
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