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Provides the student with a thorough, working knowledge of the basics of family law. Covers the essentials of family law and the tasks that a paralegal might perform in an active practice, such as client interviewing and coordinating discovery. Entails a study of the various aspects involved in family law including marriage, antenuptial agreements, divorce, spousal and child support, property distribution, divorce proceedings, and adoption. The course materials are supplemented by Pennsylvania specific materials.
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3.00 Credits
Presents a practical approach to the understanding of bankruptcy law. Familiarizes the student with the bankruptcy code as well as the bankruptcy process. Approaches the bankruptcy process with a practical perspective and "hands-on" approach featuring research and drafting projects.
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3.00 Credits
Involves the understanding of the various sources involved in law. Includes primary and secondary resources. The student will be able to distinguish binding or persuasive law. The student will combine legal research with legal writing by completing problems and preparing of a memorandum of law. Legal writing entails case briefing, drafting a memorandum of law, and review of components of legal correspondence. Utilizes the library at Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas.
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3.00 Credits
Provides the student with "hands-on" experience while working at a law firm, courthouse, bank, or other acceptable locale. The student will work a total of 225 hours at the business during the semester, as well as attendance in meetings to discuss job-searching skills. Intended to be taken after a majority of the course work is completed. Must be pre-approved by the program coordinator according to deadlines established in internship manual.
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3.00 Credits
Legal writing skills are reinforced through various assignments. The student will draft case briefs, complaints, answers, discovery demands, motions, and various types of legal correspondence. Legal research will be utilized to respond to a fact simulation that results in a memorandum of law. Grammar competency is expected.
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3.00 Credits
The historical background and general principles of American federal government. The congress, the presidency, administrative organization, civil service, the courts, and political processes are described and analyzed.
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3.00 Credits
Social Research Design and Writing introduces students to the formal process of social scientific inquiry. As in any scientific discipline, knowledge in political science is advanced through the careful application of the scientific method, emphasizing the development of theoretical explanations, derivation of testable hypotheses, and creation and application of a research design used to empirically evaluate the theoretical claims. This course focuses on the core elements of the scientific research process, including the inception of the research question, preparing an academic literature review, generating theoretical claims, deriving testable hypothesis, and designing an empirical research design.
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3.00 Credits
The basic principles of administration in the public sector are presented and analyzed. Surveys the historical development of contemporary public administration and examines the process, both formal and informal, by which public policy is implemented.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the governmental systems and politics of Western European nations. Special attention is given to Great Britain, France and Germany. Contrasts and comparisons are drawn among these governments and with other governments, including the United States.
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3.00 Credits
The Politics of Cuba and the Caribbean aims to use the analytical tools of comparative politics to impart a comprehensive understanding of Cuban politics, society, and culture, within the broader context of the unique challenges facing the countries of the Caribbean and their diasporas in the United States. Cuba is a country that for many remains shrouded in mystery and intrigue. This course will challenge the dominant perceptions about Cuba that have been shaped by the American news media and popular films. Using articles and texts from a variety of political perspectives (including sources from within Cuba) will bolster student debate on the relative significance of different historical trends and developments as well as controversial current events. While highlighting the intricacies of Cuba's historical and political development, this course will also place Cuba in a comparative context with the experiences of other countries in the Caribbean to examine a variety of themes central to study of the comparative politics. Prerequisites: POL 030 Introduction to Comparative Politics
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