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3.00 Credits
This course is presented seminar style and is taken in conjunction with the experiential education component. Students investigate actual problems and cases and have the opportunity to problem-solve collaboratively, sharing their research and results. Guest speakers, technology support-related Web sites, and articles from trade journals are used to assess and interpret current industry trends and practices. Each week, selected students present an issue and lead discussion on that issue. Prerequisite: ITEC3025. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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4.50 Credits
This course provides an overview of the legal, regulatory and ethical environment in which business decisions must be made. The course exposes the student to a variety of legal topics: basic concepts, such as court procedures, contracts and torts, are followed by a selection of more advanced related fields which may include sales, intellectual property, real property law, constitutional law and alternate dispute resolution. Attention is paid to both the letter of the law and its practical effect on business decision making and managerial policy. This course relies on, and develops, the student's ability to read and reason critically. (HO) Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of LAW2001, The Legal Environment of Business I. The student is exposed to the laws governing the internal organization and relationships within a business, the laws governing relationships between a business entity and its clientele, and the laws governing relationships between a business and its employers. Attention is paid to both the letter of the law and its practical effect on business decision making and managerial policy. This course relies on, and develops, the student's ability to read and reason critically. Prerequisite: LAW2001 or LAW2010. (HO) Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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3.00 Credits
This course is a historical examination of the strategies utilized by the police in America. It examines Sir Robert Peel and the development of the first paid police department in London in 1829. The course presents the evolution of policing as emigration in America increased and its population became more diversified. Students come to understand how policing is a partnership with the community and how the roles of all must be considered in the development of a policing program. Prerequisite: LAW1090. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an understanding of the purposes behind criminal justice research, the concepts and logic of research designs, and to explore experimental research designs. This course includes an in-depth presentation of sampling in social science research. The goal is to familiarize the students with research methods in order to lay the groundwork for designing research projects, as well as to interpret research designs in depth. Prerequisite: LAW2050 or permission of department chair. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of terrorism from its earliest history into the post-Sept. 11 21st century. It examines religious and political motivations for terrorism as well as the rationalization for such activity. It looks at the networking of nations, states and organizations in the acquisition of goods and finances to fund terrorist organizations. The course also looks at weapons of mass destruction, security measures and counterterrorism. Prerequisite: Junior status. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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4.50 Credits
This course presents an overview and analysis of the American criminal justice system. The concept of crime and the roles of police, courts, defense attorneys, prosecuting attorneys and corrections are considered. In addition, an overview of the causes of crime, the problems associated with the measurement of crime, and the concept of "justice" in the American criminalsystem is examined. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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4.50 Credits
In this course, emphasis is on various aspects of estate administration and probate procedure. The drafting and execution of wills, codicils, affidavits and trusts; the methods and procedures for collecting data for the administration of estates, and the responsibilities of fiduciaries are covered. In addition, the preparation of state and federal estate, gift and income tax returns is presented. (PT) Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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4.50 Credits
This course provides a basic understanding of tort law with emphasis on negligence, strict liability and product liability. Emphasis is also placed on the active role the paralegal can play in assisting the trial lawyer in the management of tort lawsuits. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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4.50 Credits
This course is an examination of the problems, policies and practices of the criminal court system with emphasis placed on the structure and organization of the court system. The role of the courts, from arrest to conviction and appeal, is explored. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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