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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 12.00 Credits
This course will provide an opportunity for students to further their study of principles and concepts in the fi eld and to apply their knowledge in a variety of applications both in the traditional classroom setting and in work/job related experiences. The class will be an individualized, arranged course, with learning outcomes determined by the instructor in consultation with the student and permission of the school’s dean.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the American legal system and an overview of legal topics including Constitutional, Criminal, Domestic Relations, Property, and Tort Law. The course will also provide the students with an understanding of the various roles and career options of the paralegal professional, legal ethics, and interviewing and investigation skills.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the federal and state legal systems. Information on the legislation and enforcement of laws as well as an introduction to legal reasoning and legal terminology will be covered. An overview of civil law, procedures and jurisdiction will be included.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of General Law I and will provide a general overview on substantive areas of law including: contracts, property law, forms of business, estates and the probate process, family law, criminal law and procedure. PR: PARA 1102.
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1.00 - 12.00 Credits
Special topics will be studied, to be determined by the instructor and approved by the school’s dean. Credits earned will be applicable as free electives in degree and certifi cate programs.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to legal research, analysis, and writing methods. Students will learn how to brief a case, analyze case law, statutes, and/or regulations, research legal issues using a law library, prepare legal correspondence documents and pleadings. PR: ENGL 1108.
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3.00 Credits
This is an intermediate course in which students will perform legal research, analysis, and writing methods. Students will analyze case law, statutes, and/or regulations, research legal issues using Lexis-Nexis and other electronic resources, and prepare an appellate brief. PR: PARA 2201.
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3.00 Credits
Overview of software applications used in a law offi ce including calendar, docket control, litigation support, billing, timekeeping, pleadings preparation, legal research, and other applications. PR: INFO 1100.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of the civil litigation process from initial interview through trial including preparation of pleadings and trial documents. The course also includes the study of the rules of civil procedure. PR: PARA 1102.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with an understanding of legal issues regarding the family including marriage, rights and responsibilities of spouses, and reproductive rights; annulment, separate maintenance and divorce; spousal support, child support, and child custody; and adoption, paternity, abuse & neglect of children and domestic violence. The course also requires students to prepare pleadings associated with the law of domestic relations. PR: PARA 1103
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