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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to legal issues affecting older adults. Some of the topics to be covered are: Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security Benefits, Elder Abuse, Conservatorships, Nursing Homes and Long Term Estates Planning. Prerequisite: PSYN 101, or SOCL 101 or the equivalent. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the techniques of legal reasoning. The student will learn how to read statutes and other written laws; the logic of legal precedence; and how to analyze judicial opinions. The techniques of identifying key facts, legal issues, holdings and rules of the law will be explored. The student will also learn how to apply these legal rules to a client's case. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
The objective of this course is to acquaint the student with the historical background of Criminal Law, jurisdiction, the mental elements necessary to commit crime, the major crimes and recent changes in the law brought about by court cases. Comparison will be made as to what the law is elsewhere and what the law is in the State of New York. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
The study and practice of the art of persuasive techniques used in the courtroom. The student will prepare a case for trial by researching the legal issues, gathering and analyzing evidence, examining witnesses and finally presenting the case for trial. Emphasis is on basic research skills, analytical thinking, preparation and presentation of oral arguments. Prerequisite: SPCM 110. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course will acquaint the student with the criminal procedures that are followed in most states throughout the nation. The path of the criminal will be traced from arrest, to arraignment, to the grand jury, to trial, etc.. The New York Criminal Procedure Law and Court cases that have been defined, limited and interpreted criminal procedure will be discussed. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the field of conflict analysis and resolution through the examination of theory and role play. Major theories of conflict studies are considered and the student will explore whether these theories are useful in the resolution of conflict. The student will be introduced to the resolution of conflict. The student will be introduced to the various forms of conflict resolution such as negotiation, mediation and arbitration. Prerequisite: SOCL 101 or PSYN 101. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course continues the study of the theories utilized in conflict resolution. The language of conflict management will be explored and the active listening skills of the student will be developed. The theory and application of negotiation will be studied and applied through role play. Prerequisite: LAWS/PSYN/SOCL/POLS 255. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
A course that explores the shifting relationship between free expression and media technologies. From a philosophical and legal foundation, it immerses students into the technological, social and cultural issues surrounding the First Amendment, including privacy rights, pornography, copyright, and libel. The course challenges students by posing a critical question: Are there any forms of free speech that should be restricted? If so, which ones – and who decides? 3 sem. Hrs. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of current topics that arise such as: conflict resolution, technology and the law, health law, privacy rights and other topics. Specific topics to be covered will be announced by the Program Director. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
Commercial paper, agency, corporate and partnership law; creditor-borrower relations; secured transactions; insurance; bankruptcy; and property law are some of the areas under study. Prerequisite: LAWS 120. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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