LAW 220* Business Organizations and Contracts
(3) A study of
various business entities as sole proprietorships, partnerships,
corporations, and other business vehicles with emphasis on
the role
of the paralegal regarding their information, preparation
of documents,
etc. The course also includes a study of contract law and
the work
of the paralegal in that regard. PREREQUISITES: ENGL 1010,
LAW
100, LAW 101, or permission of program coordinator.
LAW 231* Estates and Trusts (3) Effects of various types of
ownership upon passage of property at owner death, with or
without
a will; administration, taxation of estates and inheritance;
basic
requirements for trusts, wills, guardianships, and conservatorships;
administration of a decedent’s estate including income
tax
consequences; case analysis; preparation of necessary documents.
PREREQUISITES: ENGL 1010, LAW 100, LAW 101, or permission
of program coordinator.
LAW 245* Real Property (3) Freehold estates, concurrent
ownership, leases, real estate contracts and deeds, recording
system,
title assurance, easements, lateral support, water rights,
zoning, and
eminent domain; practical aspects of conveyance from drafting
of
purchase and sale agreements to passing of papers; mechanics
of
title examining; preparation of documents for mortgages,
foreclosures, recordings, and closings. PREREQUISITES: ENGL
1010, LAW 100, LAW 101, or permission of program coordinator.
LAW 250* Administrative Law (3) This course introduces the
field
of administrative law by studying the structure and function
of
administrative agencies, as well as statutory procedures governing
them. Emphasis will be given to delegation of governmental
powers,
due process considerations, agency rulemaking and record keeping
activities. Agency hearing and decision making powers will
also be
reviewed. The role of the paralegal in the administrative
process will
be the focus of this study. PREREQUISITES: ENGL 1010, LAW
100,
LAW 101, or permission of program coordinator.
LAW 261* Secured Transactions/Bankruptcy (3) Bankruptcy
procedure including initial filing, meeting of creditors,
adversarial
proceedings and the final discharge hearing; operation of
the
automatic stay; adequate protection; conformation of a Chapter
13
Plan; Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings; debtor’s
obligations
and rights; secured and unsecured creditors priorities, preferences,
fraudulent transfers. PREREQUISITES: ENGL 1010, LAW 100, LAW
101, or permission of program coordinator.
LAW 276T* Special Topics in Law (1-4) Detailed study of a
specific
topic in law or paralegal studies. PREREQUISITES: ENGL 1010,
LAW 100, LAW 101, or permission of program coordinator.
Philosophy
PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy (3) A study of the concepts
of wisdom and knowledge and their use in the development of
rational human values.
PHIL 110 Introduction to Logic (3) Study of the principles
of
reasoning, deductive and inductive fundamentals, and the use
of
logic as a practical tool.
PHIL 120 Workplace Ethics (3) A course in applied ethics.
General
topics include character, conduct, self-respect, integrity,
respect for
others, moral dilemmas, moral reasoning, management-employee
relationships, employee-employee relationships, obligations
to
customers, productivity, and a business's community responsibilities.
Course work involves problem simulation, critical thinking,
reading,
and writing in a contextual format.
PHIL 210 Religion in America (3) A study of religion in the
United
States, beginning with its European context and culminating
in the
current trends and projections for the future. The class will
focus on
the development of both Christian and non-Christian traditions,
including Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Mormon and others,
as well
as the development of various Eastern faith communities. Attention
will also be given to the political, social and cultural contexts
of
various religious movements and traditions with additional
emphasis
given to women and minorities for their contributions to the
national
religious landscape.
PHIL 260 Introduction to Biblical Studies (3) A nonsectarian
introduction to the Bible; its literature, history, and theology.
PHIL 261 Introduction to the Old Testament (3) A literary
and
historical study of the Old Testament, its origins, cultural
background,
major themes, and methods of interpretation.
PHIL 262 Introduction to the New Testament (3) A literary
and
historical study of the New Testament, its origins, cultural
background, major themes, and methods of interpretation.
PHIL 270 Survey of World Religions (3) A study of the beliefs
and
practices of the world's religions, the similarities and differences;
from prehistoric and primitive beginnings of religion through
modern
divisions of Christianity.(Same as RODP PHIL 201)
PHIL 280T Special Topics in Religious and Philosophical Studies
(3) Topical issues and/or problems in philosophy or religion
will be
selected and studied in depth. Fifteen classroom contact hours
with
faculty required per credit hour. May be repeated but only
six hours
can be counted towards graduation.
Physical Education Activity Courses
PHED 1000 Physical Conditioning (1) This course is designed
for
students wishing to keep physically fit through strenuous
exercises.
The student will study the effect exercises have on the body.
This
course may be taken four times for graduation.
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