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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course covers the practical aspects of estate planning and estate administration. Students will obtain a basic understanding of the legal principles involved in estate work. After reviewing theory and the laws of the State of Illinois and the Federal tax laws, students focus on the preparation of documents incident to an estate practice. Students will gain an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of estate forms and learn what forms are best for the particular situation at hand. (3 Credits)
  • 3.00 Credits

    The course includes a review of grammar basics, the Uniform System of Citation, and a series of written assignments ranging from simple case briefs and business letters to a complex research memorandum that integrates research, analysis and writing skills. Students will be drafting legal documents during class and as outside homework assignments, allowing for signifi cant personal feedback on their writing from the instructor. (3 Credits)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides an overview of the criminal justice process in the United States. Topics covered include investigation of a crime, arrest, charging offenses, arraignment, and the pre-trial and trial process. The course studies crime by defi ning criminal offenses, the parties to a crime, and responsibility for crime. Issues regarding criminal procedure are also covered. These include privilege against self-incrimination, Miranda admonitions, sixth amendment right to counsel, and double jeopardy. Students learn the criminal law by studying actual court cases and through lectures. Writing assignments include practical, up-to-date assignments a paralegal might prepare in a criminal law practice. (3 Credits)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides students with the basics of corporate practice and looks at the various aspects of corporate and securities law with a focus on the practical side of the law. Students will learn how to prepare appropriate forms relating to, and develop an understanding of the different types of business entities - sole proprietorships, limited and general partnerships, subchapter "S" corporations, limitedliability corporations and public and privately held corporations. Students draft partnership agreements, articles of incorporation, stock certifi cates, meeting notices and resolutions, annual reports and learn to maintain corporate minute books. (3 Credits)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course teaches students the basics of software applications being utilized in the law fi rm environment. Students will learn how to use Microsoft applications and specifi c computer skills often required from paralegals. Students will also learn legal-specifi c software applications being utilized internationally. An emphasis will be placed on how the various software applications help paralegals organize a case from the beginning through trial. A hands-on approach is taken with the class, with students spending signifi cant in-class time in the computer lab both individually and with their instructor. (3 Credits)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students must apply for and be selected by an intern sponsor that the program has made arrangements with in order to enroll in this course. It may also be possible for a student to secure an internship on their own and have it count for credit toward their elective course. This must be approved by the program in advance of the internship start date. This course provides the student intern with an opportunity to gain practical work experience under the supervision of an attorney in day-to-day, on-site paralegal work. In addition to on-site work, the student will meet with the program's Internship Coordinator during the semester to discuss their progress, and will participate in online discussions with other student interns through Blackboard. Finally, upon completion of the on-site work, the student intern will submit a self-evaluation report on their experiences during the internship. The student must complete a minimum of 135 hours of work at the internship site in order to pass the course. (3 Credits)
  • 0.00 Credits

    Attendance at theatre and music performances in the Chicago College of Performing Arts. Required of undergraduate music majors for six semesters. Grade P/F. (0 Credits)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Intensive study of principles and practices of rhythm and intonation as they apply to successful ensemble performance. Integration of body movement, verbalization, pulse control, analysis. Just intonation. Application of skills in small and large ensemble settings. Prereq: Mutc 222. (2 Credits)
  • 1.00 Credits

    Development of proper English enunciation skills for singing through study of language and repertoire. Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet. (1 Credit)
  • 1.00 Credits

    Development of proper Italian enunciation skills for singing through study of language and repertoire. Continued use of the International Phonetic Alphabet. (1 Credit)
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