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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to train paralegals/legal assistants to perform, under the direction and supervision of a lawyer, Social Security Disability claims and appeals support work, which for the most part requires sufficient knowledge of legal concepts and which, absent the paralegal or legal assistant, would be performed by a lawyer. It is not intended to be a course which teaches individuals to prepare and file their own Social Security Disability claims or appeals, or to assist others in filing such claims or appeals. It is not designed to prepare paralegals to act as "Representatives" ofclaimants pursuant to Title 42, Section 406(a)(1) of the U.S. Code. A paralegal/ legal assistant may not engage in the practice of law by accepting cases, giving legal advice, appearing in court, setting fees, etc. Engaging in the unauthorized practice of law is a criminal offense in the State of New Jersey. This course is designed to give an overview of the law, rules of procedure, ethical and professional responsibilities, and tasks essential to the role of the paralegal in assisting the attorney in the Social Security Disability claim and appeals process. NOTE: This course is offered in the Spring term only. (Prerequisite: PLGL-105 or instructor's approval)
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4.00 Credits
Students will work independently on legal problems not suitable to one of the other Paralegal Studies courses. A written report will be submitted, with the extent and quality of the project and report to be previously agreed upon by the instructor and the student. (Prerequisites: 15 credits of Paralegal course work including PLGL 106)
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3.00 Credits
Students will serve for a specified number of hours in actual paralegal employment and submit an internship log of the experience. (Prerequisites: 30 credits to include 16 credits of the required career studies courses: PLGL 105, PLGL 106, PLGL 145, PLGL 205 and PLGL 210. A grade of "C" or higheris required in each career study course. Approval of Program Director and Career Services Representative)
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3.00 Credits
As an introductory course in Political Science, students examine basic concepts of democracy and dictatorship, the nation-state, law, ideology, interest groups and political parties. Course activities include use of teacher and guest lectures, small group discussion, student presentations and video offerings.
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3.00 Credits
Students in American National Government study the structure and philosophy of the United States government, including themes of national economy, energy, environment, health, education, welfare, civil rights, civil liberties, foreign policy and political parties. Course activities include the use of teacher and guest lectures, small group discussion, student presentations and video offerings.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to a diverse range of international topics that the community of nation-states is currently facing. The topics to be examined include armed conflicts between and within countries, ethnic strife, weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, globalization of the economy, natural resource utilization, and world population growth. Students will read from a wide variety of sources as they learn more about these topics and their potential impacts on the international community.
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3.00 Credits
The student will study the structure and philosophy of state, county and local governments within the United States--though particular attention is given to these themes as they apply in New Jersey. Topics include the economy, energy, environment, health, education, welfare, law enforcement, political parties, civil rights and civil liberties. Course activities include the use of teacher and guest lectures, small group discussion, student presentations and video offerings.
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3.00 Credits
In this course students will be exposed to various theories of international relations, learn about concepts like the state, the nation, the nation-state, sovereignty, and power, investigate the causes of war, examine the role of international law, international organizations and diplomacy in world politics, and explore such issues as arms, races, disarmament, and human rights.
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3.00 Credits
In this course students will be exposed to various theories of comparative politics, learn about comparative research methods, and examine the political, economic and governance systems of countries from around the world including: industrialized democracies, current and former communist regimes, and less developed nations. Countries to be analyzed include the United Kingdom, France, Germany, European Union, Russia, China, Mexico, India, Iran and South Africa.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to the field of environmental politics and policy, or the connections and interactions between environmental concerns and the political process. Students will be exposed to a number of environmental problems and the political and legislative responses government has taken to address those problems. This course will focus primarily on environmental politics and policy in the USA.
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