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CHER 1323 - Conversational Cherokee # 3 Hours. Practice of listening, pronunciation, speaking skills, within everyday contexts. Prerequisite: CHER 1113 or equivalent.
Concurrent enrollment - must be taken with CHER 1123.
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CHER 2113 - Intermediate Cherokee I # 3 Hours. Continuation of listening, pronunciation, speaking skills, and the
master-apprenticeship experience. Introduction to reading and
writing in the Cherokee syllabary. Conducted in Cherokee. Prerequisite: Prerequisite CHER 1123 and CHER 1322 or equivalent. Concurrent enrollment-must be taken with CHER 2312.
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CHER 2123 - Intermediate Cherokee II # 3 Hours. Continuation of listening, pronunciation, speaking skills, and the
master-apprenticeship experience. Continued introduction to reading
and writing in the Cherokee syllabary. Conducted in Cherokee. Prerequisite: Prerequisite CHER 2113 and CHER 2312 or equivalent. Concurrent enrollment-must be taken with CHER 2322.
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CHER 2312 - Cherokee Language Practicum I# 2 Hours. Introduction to Cherokee oral and Cherokee written conventions. Focus upon understanding and the construction of Cherokee materials in the Syllabary. Prerequisite: Prerequisite CHER 1123 and CHER 1322 or equivalent. Concurrent enrollment-must be taken with CHER 2113.
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CHER 2322 - Cherokee Language Practicum II# 2 Hours. Development and practice in Cherokee oral and literary conventions. Focus upon narrative construction, by use of the Cherokee Syllabary, as relevant to contemporary Cherokee life. Conducted primarily in Cherokee. Prerequisite: Prerequisite CHER 2113 and CHER 2312 or equivalent. Concurrent enrollment-must be taken with CHER 2123.
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CHER 3083 - Cherokee Linguistics# 3 Hours. An overview of Cherokee phonology, morphology, and syntax, taught in English from a linguistic perspective.
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CHER 3113 - Advanced Cherokee I # 3 Hours. Skills in advanced structures, expressions, and patterns. Reading
and writing using the Cherokee syllabary. Conducted in Cherokee. Prerequisite: Prerequisite CHER 2123 and CHER 2322, or equivalent.
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CHER 3123 - Advanced Cherokee II # 3 Hours. Continuation of skills in advanced structures, expressions, and
patterns. Reading and writing using the Cherokee syllabary.
Conducted in Cherokee. Prerequisite: Prerequisite CHER 3113 or equivalent.
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CHER 3513 - Methods for Immersion Classroom 3 Hours. Examination of theories and practices of immersion techniques in
language teaching and second language acquisition with applications
for teaching Cherokee. The emphasis is on immersion classrooms and
teaching methods at the pre-kindergarten through elementary levels. Prerequisite: Prerequisite Intermediate Cherokee II. Includes field experience and conducted in Cherokee.
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CHER 3613 - Methods for Teaching Cherokee Literacy 3 Hours. Reading and writing in the Cherokee syllabary and the phonetic
alphabet. Teaching methods and translation for the development of
Cherokee curriculum materials for kindergarten through twelfth
grade. Conducted in Cherokee. Prerequisite: Advanced Cherokee I.
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CHER 3713 - Native Languages of North America# 3 Hours. An overview of the linguistics diversity of North America focusing on four representative languages.
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CHER 3813 - Current Issues in Language Revitalization # 3 Hours. Examination of the situation of language endangerment in different
parts of the world. Topics include language policies, language
revitalization efforts, and language planning. Emphasis on policies
affecting Cherokee language and education. Course will explore
factors influencing language maintenance, loss and revival, and the
goals of different approaches to language revitalization. May be
conducted in Cherokee. Prerequisite: No prerequisite.
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CHER 4113 - Cherokee Cultural Heritage # The study of Cherokee culture from the time of initial contact with
Europeans to the contemporary Cherokee society. Various aspects of
the culture will be examined and among the topics covered will be:
social and political organization, laws and governance, subsistence
and agriculture, economic changes, languages and literacy, ceremony
and ritual, and everyday life ways.
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CHER 4123 - Cherokee Legal History # 3 Hours. The study of Cherokee history examining the divergent development
of the Eastern and Western Cherokees. Topics include: social and
political foundations, development of constitutional government,
dissolution and revitalization of the Cherokee Nation in the 20th
century, and legal issues. May be conducted in Cherokee. Prerequisite: No prerequisite.
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CHER 4410 - Special Topic Workshop # 1-6 Hours. Provides for varied topics in Cherokee language curriculum
development and language acquisition for individual or group
involvement. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated with different topics to a maximum of 6 hours. May be conducted in Cherokee.
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CHER 4513 - History of Indian Education # 3 Hours. Studies Indian educational history by examining colonial
civilization efforts, offerings of missionary and religious
societies, and tribal educational systems through the 1800s.
Examine these topics and policies in the 19th and 20th centuries:
treaty provisions, boarding schools, milestone educational studies,
Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Congressional legislation. Tribal
self-determination in education. Prerequisite: No prerequisite.
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CHER 4613 - Cherokee Literature and Texts # 3 Hours. Detailed and critical examination of Cherokee “literacy” from time of Sequoyah’s invention of the Syllabary to modern times. Historic and contemporary authentic Cherokee materials such as newspapers, legal documents, letters, and stories will be utilized. Understanding of Cherokee literature as seen in different literary genres and types will be explored and developed.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite CHER 2113 and CHER 2312 or equivalent.
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CHER 4820 - Directed Studies # 1-5 Hours. Individual research project or master-apprenticeship experience.
Content of course will vary with needs and interests of those who
enroll. May be repeated with different topics to a maximum of 5
hours. May be conducted in Cherokee. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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CHIN 1113 - Elementary Chinese I # 3 Hours. An introductory course in Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua), designed for students who have had no prior exposure to Chinese language. The emphasis in this class is to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills using both the Pinyin phonetic system and Simplified Chinese characters.
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CHIN 1213 - Elementary Chinese II # 3 Hours. The second course in Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua) sequence, designed for students who have already taken CHI 1113. The emphasis in this class is to further develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills using both the Pinyin phonetic system and Simplified Chinese characters.
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CHIN 2113 - Intermediate Chinese I # 3 Hours. Combination of basic Chinese grammar and vocabulary and their application to spoken and written Mandarin Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 1213 Elementary Chinese II or equivalent,. Dual-listed: no
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CHIN 2313 - Intermediate Chinese II # 3 Hours. Continued training in the use of grammar and vocabulary in both spoken and written Mandarin Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 2112 Intermediate Chinese I or equivalent.
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CHIN 3113 - Advanced Chinese I # 3 Hours. An integrated advanced course designed to improve skills in the four aspects of learning Mandarin Chinese as a foreign language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis on the phonetics of standard Mandarin Chinese and conversation on topics in daily life. Prerequisite: CHIN 2313 Intermediate Chinese II or equivalent.
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CHIN 3413 - Advanced Chinese II # 3 Hours. Continue to improve skills in the four aspects of learning Mandarin Chinese as a foreign language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis on composition and advanced-level reading comprehension. Prerequisite: CHIN 3113 Advance Chinese I or equivalent
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CHIN 3613 - Special Topics in Chinese # 3 Hours. Designed to permit the examination of various area of emphasis in Chinese history and culture. Specific areas of focus will be indicated at time of offering. Class may be taught in English. Dual-listed:
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CLC 2412 - Medical Vocabulary 2 Hours.
Not an NSU course but a transfer course that counts in a major
where we have an articulation agreement.
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COMM 1113 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication # 3 Hours. An introductory course designed to prepare students to handle the
major types of communication situations that they will encounter in
life, including interpersonal communication, group communication,
and public speaking. No major or minor credit.
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COMM 2222 - Intercollegiate Forensics 2 Hours. Participation in intercollegiate speech contests. Prerequisite: Permission of Director of Forensics. May be taken up to a maximum of eight credit hours. No major or minor credit.
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COMM 2351 - Parliamentary Law and Procedure # 1 Hours. Designed to acquaint students with the rules of motions and debate
in organizations through questions, practices, and class
parliamentary demonstration. This knowledge will better prepare one
to effectively participate in business and social activities within
the community.
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COMM 3003 - Puppetry I # 3 Hours. Introduction to puppetry arts–hand puppets through rod, shadow,
and marionettes involving all methods of construction, manipulation
and staging.
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COMM 3043 - Introduction to Communication Theory # 3 Hours. Strongly recommended as one of the first courses for majors and
minors. The course focuses on strengths and weaknesses of theory,
the connection between theory and research methods in
communication, and several communication theories from a variety of
contexts (e.g., interpersonal communication, group dynamics, and
organizational communication). Prerequisite: COMM 1113 or permission of the instructor.
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COMM 3103 - Argumentation # 3 Hours. A study of the methods and procedures of rational decision making
and effective argumentation. Special emphasis will be placed on
logical, ethical, and emotional proof, advocacy of case structures
for specific audiences, and direction of a successful debating
program.
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COMM 3203 - Principles of Listening Comprehension # 3 Hours. A course focusing on the role of listening in promoting successful
oral communication in the business and educational communities,
including components of listening comprehension, theories of
listening behavior, barriers to effective listening, and elements
for improving listening comprehension at five levels;
intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, public address, and mass
communication.
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COMM 3213 - Public Speaking # 3 Hours. A course designed for the student interested in developing speaking
skills. Emphasis will be placed on organization, supporting
material, delivery, and audience analysis. Further attention is
given to the study of social relationships and the communication
process. Prerequisite: COMM 1113, or permission of instructor.
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COMM 3223 - Business and Professional Speaking # 3 Hours. Designed to teach students presentational skills with an emphasis
on both public speaking and use of visual supplements. Particular
attention is directed toward the business presentation in a
professional setting. Prerequisite: COMM 1113.
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COMM 3243 - Leadership Communication# 3 Hours. This course identifies the communication skills that leaders need
to help manage the information environment and the collective
actions of organizational members. Topics covered will include a
communication skills model for leadership, networking, the leader’s
role in decision making and promoting positive work relationships,
the leader as visionary, and the characteristics of competent
leadership.
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COMM 3303 - Group Dynamics # 3 Hours. The study and application of the principles of group interaction
including the techniques, types, leadership, and roles. Principles
are applied to realistic experiences as groups interact to discuss
current social issues.
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COMM 3313 - Interpersonal Communication # 3 Hours. Focuses upon the dynamics of communication on a one to one basis in
a variety of settings. Topics include relational communication,
rules and conversation, conflict, relational growth and
deterioration, gender differences in communication, and deception. Prerequisite: COMM 1113 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 3403 - Persuasion # 3 Hours. The study of attitude and/or behavior change and the application of
tools designed to enhance that change. The course includes
discussions of classical persuasion, theories of attitude change,
and interpersonal compliance gaining strategies; and opportunities
to apply persuasive strategies to a variety of contexts (e.g.,
advertising and sales). Prerequisite: COMM 1113 or permission of the instructor.
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COMM 3443 - Nonverbal Communication # 3 Hours. Focuses on the nonverbal behaviors and relevant contextual cues
associated with human communication including, for example,
physical behavior, distance, facial expression and eye contact,
paralanguage, the physical environment, touch, and cultural
variables.
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COMM 3453 - Conflict Management # 3 Hours. Focuses on the role of communication in conflict and dispute
resolution. Examines a number of settings including interpersonal
relations, small group decision making, inter-group conflict,
organizational conflict, and cross-cultural conflict among others.
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COMM 3713 - Voice and Diction # 3 Hours. A study of the non-technical elements of voice production and
expressiveness, as well as non-verbal expression. Attention is
directed toward establishing an improved vocal life through a study
of the individual speech sounds and special speech problems.
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COMM 3723 - Introduction to Broadcasting # 3 Hours. The study of the history of radio and television in the U.S., and
how the broadcast media has shaped American culture.
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COMM 3733 - Oral Interpretation of Literature # 3 Hours. Oral performance of literature including selection, analysis,
rehearsal, and performance of poetry, prose, and/or drama.
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COMM 3803 - Interviewing Techniques and Concepts # 3 Hours. Study of the interview as a technique for gathering information in
order to meet a variety of personal needs. These include research
interviews, employment interviews, appraisals, sales, and
counseling.
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COMM 4213 - Theories of Communication # 3 Hours. An examination of communication theory and its place in the
behavioral sciences. Both historical and current communication
research will be used to explore psychological factors affecting
comprehension and retention of speech, linguistic habit formation,
speaker and listener set, and attitude and perception.
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COMM 4243 - Leadership Internship 3 Hours. Work in an approved organization which allows the student to
function in a leadership role or to be mentored by an organized
leader. Permission of the department chair is required.
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COMM 4403 - Criticism of Communication # 3 Hours. A course designed to teach students to describe, interpret, and
evaluate rhetorical discourse, both written and oral. Students will
be expected to apply both traditional and contemporary critical
approaches to rhetorical discourse in an effort to explain how the
beliefs and actions of others are influenced. Prerequisite: 6-9 hours of advanced speech or English or permission of
instructor.
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COMM 4423 - Asian Communication Practices 3 Hours. Western models of communication are based on an individualist world
view. Asian models are likely to emphasize a relational world view.
Several important theories will be analyzed from both an individual
and relational perspective.
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COMM 4443 - Organizational Communication # 3 Hours. This course is intended to assist students in developing an
understanding of strategic communication in organizational settings
- the ability to analyze a situation, to select appropriate
communication strategies from a variety of available options, and
enact those strategies.
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COMM 4503 - Speech Methods and Activities 3 Hours. Problems and methods of teaching speech in secondary schools.
Examines curriculum development, lesson planning, and instructional
strategies with special emphasis on the building and directing of a
speech extra-curricular activity program.
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COMM 4543 - Intercultural Communication # 3 Hours. Examines socio-cultural forces as they influence human interaction. Included are international cultures and co-cultures within the United States, cultural communication rules, verbal and nonverbal symbol usage, the improvement of communication and the ethics of intercultural communication.
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COMM 4620 - Seminar in Speech Communication & Human Relations I # 1-3 Hours. Course designed to meet any number of felt needs; the content will vary with the need. May include topics such as: organizational communication; the written and spoken word; personal relations; and community relations. Any combination of courses in this sequence may be taken up to a maximum of six hours credit.
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COMM 4993 - Capstone Experience 3 Hours. The student will design and complete a major project related to
his/her option. Prerequisite: Completion of 90 hours, including at least 30 in the major and
approval of the faculty committee. Required of all majors.
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CR J 1013 - Introduction to Criminal Justice # 3 Hours. An examination of the major components of the Criminal Justice
system - law enforcement, courts and corrections - including
historical and social perspectives; the roles and functions of
various agencies; and the processes involved in the administration
of justice.
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CR J 1513 - Introduction to Paralegalism # 3 Hours. An introduction to the legal system and the paralegal profession.
Course familiarizes the student with the foundations and
fundamental concepts associated with legal research, litigation and
trial practice for the paralegal, civil and criminal procedures,
torts, contracts, judicial remedies, estate planning and basic
constitutional law.
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CR J 3013 - Criminal Law I # 3 Hours. The basic concepts of the theory of substantive criminal law
including sources, classification of crimes, anticipatory offenses,
parties to crime, uncompleted crimes, criminal liability and
defenses.
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CR J 3023 - Criminal Law II # 3 Hours. An examination of the nature of the criminal acts of substantive
criminal law including defining the necessary elements and
punishments of each act.
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CR J 3043 - Police Systems # 3 Hours. Police systems established in America and abroad; divisions and
subdivisions with responsibilities and functions of each.
Contrasting of structures, with a view of transitions. Prerequisite: CRJ 1013.
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CR J 3053 - Criminal Justice Organizations and Management 3 Hours. Theoretical and practical aspects of the management and
organization of Criminal Justice agencies. Current theories,
research, problems and new managerial perspectives. Prerequisite: CRJ 1013.
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CR J 3063 - Police Traffic Services # 3 Hours. Analysis of the police role in highway traffic safety activities.
Theories, structure and process of enforcement, engineering and
education in accident prevention and loss reduction. Prerequisite: CRJ 1013.
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CR J 3073 - Criminal Justice Supervision 3 Hours. A systematic view of Criminal Justice organizations focusing
specifically on the supervisory role. Topics covered include:
nature of the organizations, supervisory role, motivation,
leadership, planning, personnel deployment, decision making,
dealing with employee stress, counseling, discipline, performance
evaluation, and managing change. Prerequisite: CRJ 1013.
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CR J 3083 - Criminal Procedure # 3 Hours. Rules, principles, and concepts governing the enforcement of
arrest, search, and seizure. Procedural controls incidental to the
investigation of criminal offenses - arrest, search, and seizures
in the administration of justice.
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CR J 3103 - Introduction to Security 3 Hours. An analysis of major security concerns in business and industry.
Identification and evaluating of techniques, hardware, and
personnel utilized to reduce and eliminate security problems.
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CR J 3123 - Forensics I 3 Hours. The scope and methods of forensic science. Topics covered include
the basics of the crime scene, physical evidence, physical
properties, glass, soil, hair fibers, paint and drugs. Prerequisite: No prerequisites are required.
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CR J 3133 - Police Operations 3 Hours. Identification of functional units within police organizations,
resource allocation, and measures of program effectiveness. Special
emphasis on the patrol function, crime analysis and innovative
programs. Prerequisite: CRJ 1013.
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CR J 3153 - Criminal Justice Community Relations # 3 Hours. Basic concepts and principles of community relations with major
emphasis on understanding human beings and how to utilize this
information in a practical way. Prerequisite: CRJ 1013
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CR J 3213 - Criminal Investigation # 3 Hours. An overview of the investigative process from first responder
through the follow-up investigation and case preparation. Practical
exercises in the basics of crime scene photography, sketching, and
locating and collecting physical evidence associated with various
crimes may be included. Prerequisite: CRJ 1013.
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CR J 3223 - Evidence 3 Hours. An analysis of the rules of evidence with an emphasis on the
conceptual and definitional issues of admissibility, relevancy,
materiality, weight, burden of proof, presumptions, types of
evidence, judicial notice, evidentiary privileges, best evidence,
opinion evidence, and hearsay evidence and its exceptions.
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CR J 3243 - Police Report Writing Practice and theory in preparation of police reports with emphasis
on composition and clear, concise communication. Types of police
reports and communications. Preparation of cases and reports for
trial use. An examination of police records and identification
systems. Prerequisite: CRJ 1013.
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CR J 3313 - Native American Criminal Justice # 3 Hours. An examination of the major components of the Native American
Criminal Justice System including historical and social
perspectives, the roles and functions of various agencies, and the
processes involved in the administration of American Indian Law.
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CR J 3343 - Corrections # 3 Hours. A survey of corrections. Topics include correctional issues,
ideologies, theories, and applications concerning offenders. Field
trips. Credit may not be earned in both SOC 3343 and CRJ 3343.
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CR J 3413 - Legal Research and Writing 3 Hours. A study of the processes involved in legal research and writing.
Students will gain experience in researching areas of law and in
drafting summaries of findings. Prerequisite: Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: CRJ 1513.
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CR J 3543 - Criminal Justice Computer Applications 3 Hours. Introduction to computer technology and its applications within the
criminal justice environment. Prerequisite: CRJ 1013.
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CR J 3553 - Paralegal Computer Applications 3 Hours. Computer technology applications in the legal environment. Prerequisite: CRJ 1513.
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CR J 3603 - Introduction to Homeland Security # An overview of natural, technological and man-caused crises and
disasters. Includes analysis of the roles of local, state, tribal,
industry and federal responsibilities in planning for and
responding to disasters and crises. Prerequisite: CRJ 1013 or permission of the instructor.
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CR J 3613 - Emergency and Disaster Planning 3 Hours. A study of the planning process involved in vulnerability analysis,
hazards, and resource assessments. Includes methodology of planning
and political considerations. Prerequisite: CRJ 1013 or permission of the instructor.
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CR J 3633 - Terrorism # 3 Hours. An introduction to domestic and international terrorism, its
historical and current foundations, including applications. Course
will provide an introduction to preparation and planning for
responses to terrorist activities. Prerequisite: CRJ 1013 or permission of the instructor.
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CR J 3663 - Disaster Response and Recovery # 3 Hours. Course centers on how people, groups, organizations, communities
and governments deal with short and long-term disasters including
businesses, social infrastructure, plus organization problems and
interactions. Prerequisite: CRJ 1013 or permission or the instructor.
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CR J 3673 - Emergency Management Skills 3 Hours. A topical approach to emergency management. Topics include program
management and planning; managing information, people and time;
personality types; leadership and followership styles;
decision-making and team-building skills; group dynamics,
negotiating and communication skills; and emergency management
ethics. Prerequisite: CRJ 1013 or permission of the instructor.
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CR J 4041 - Independent Study (Criminal Justice/Legal Studies) 1 Hours. Supervised individual readings either in Criminal Justice or in
Legal Studies, focusing on issues of contemporary interest. The
scope of the readings is determined by the directing instructor. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice credit requires CRJ 1013 and consent of
instructor; Legal Studies credit requires CRJ 1513 and consent of
instructor. Course may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of three credit hours in Criminal Justice and three credit hours in Legal Studies.
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CR J 4090 - Workshop (Criminal Justice/Legal Studies) # 1-3 Hours. Course consists of workshops, institutes, and focused topics designed for students and practitioners in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies and Homeland Security. CRJ 4091 Workshops are graded as pass/fail. CRJ 4092 and 4093 Workshops are assigned letter grades. A student may repeat CRJ workshops with different topics to complete a total of nine credit hours in criminal justice, legal studies or homeland security. However, only six of those nine credit hours may be completed as pass/fail courses.
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CR J 4113 - Introduction to Law and the American Court System 3 Hours. Organization and administration of the adjudication function on both federal and state levels. Analysis of the roles of court personnel and adjudication process and relationships with the other Criminal Justice functions. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice majors are suggested to complete CR J 1013 prior to enrollment in this course.
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CR J 4233 - Senior Research Seminar # 3 Hours. A capstone course focusing on research methodology used to evaluate
the impact of policy and structural changes in criminal justice
agencies, and to conduct crime and public opinion surveys. Students
are also provided with a review of material covered in the core
courses in order to prepare for the Area Concentration Achievement
Test Prerequisite: Senior Standing and completion of the following core courses: CRJ
1013, 3013, 3023, 3083, 3223, 3343, 4113, 4253; and SOC 4223, or
with Permission of the Instructor. Concurrent enrollment allowed
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CR J 4253 - Juvenile Justice System # 3 Hours. A survey of the juvenile justice system; including the historical,
philosophical, and organizational background of the system. The
course incorporates research and evaluation of the system. Also
included are the functions, jurisdiction, and roles of juvenile
justice agencies. Prerequisite: CRJ 1013.
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CR J 4263 - Victimology # 3 Hours. A study of the patterns of victim-offender relationships and the
process of victimization. The following themes are explored: role
of victims in the criminal process, problems of adjustment to
victimization; and issues of victim compensation, restitution, and
advocacy. Prerequisite: CRJ 1013.
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CR J 4313 - Forensics II 3 Hours. The scope and methods of forensic science. Topics covered include
the basics of the crime scene, forensic toxicology, arson, DNA,
fingerprints, tool marks and firearm identification. Prerequisite: No prerequisites are required, and the class may be taken before
CRJ 3123 Forensics I.
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CR J 4433 - Civil Procedure and Pleadings 3 Hours. Selection of the proper forum, analysis of jurisdiction and venue
requirements; gathering an organization of evidence by discovery
methods and contact with clients and parties; and the study of
pleadings required in civil litigation including petitions,
answers, counter-claims, and set-offs as organizations for
effective presentation at trial. Prerequisite: CRJ 3413
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CR J 4443 - Professional Ethics 3 Hours. Duties and responsibilities of private attorneys, prosecutors,
government lawyers, and judges. Also, the role and responsibilities
of the legal assistant. Examination of the Code of Judicial Conduct
with emphasis on legal research and ethical issues. Prerequisite: CRJ 3413.
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CR J 4453 - Domestic Relations 3 Hours. Pre-marital controversies; marriage and annulment rights, duties,
and liabilities of the parties during marriage; divorce, alimony,
property division, custody, child support, pendente lite actions,
separate maintenance, and children. Prerequisite: CRJ 3413.
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CR J 4463 - Torts and Litigation 3 Hours. Survey of the law of torts and the role of the legal assistant in
preparation and trial of a torts suit. Negligence, products
liability, and intentional torts emphasized. Includes pre-trial
preparation, interviewing techniques, preparation and filing of
pleadings and use of various discovery methods as well as a
discussion of trial and appellate procedure and the function of the
legal assistant in those areas. Prerequisite: CRJ 3413.
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CR J 4483 - Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Remedies 3 Hours.
The debt collection process, including final judgments and
enforcement, pre-judgment remedies, statutory liens, bankruptcy,
and other elements in the collection process.
Prerequisite: CR J 3413.
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CR J 4493 - Wills, Trusts and Probate 3 Hours. Introduction of the basic law, terminology, and forms used in will,
trusts plus probate procedure. Prerequisite: CRJ 3413 or permission of the instructor.
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CR J 4503 - Environmental and Wildlife Law 3 Hours. Introduction to environmental topics including environmental and
wildlife regulation and their relationship to the legal system. The
course includes both federal and state applications. Prerequisite: CRJ 3413 or permission of instructor.
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CR J 4513 - Legal Analysis 3 Hours. Course provides the paralegal with advanced legal research and
analysis skills, and experience in computer aided legal research.
It also provides advanced experience in the writing of legal
documents, including case and appellate briefs. Prerequisite: CRJ 3413.
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CR J 4523 - Property Law 3 Hours. Examination of the nature and meaning of property law. Course will
cover possessory interests in land, future interests in land,
concurrent ownership estates, adverse possession, eminent domain
and other related topics. Prerequisite: CRJ 3413.
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CR J 4593 - Legal Studies Capstone 3 Hours. A capstone course in the legal studies program focusing on professional conduct and legal practice in the private or public sector. Students are also provided with a review of material covered in the core courses in order to prepare for the Legal Studies Program Evaluation Exam and various legal assistant certification exams. Prerequisite: Senior standing and completion or concurrent enrollment of the following courses: CR J 3013, 3023, 3223, 3413, 4113, 4433, and 4513 or permission of the instructor.
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CR J 4613 - Social Dimensions of Disasters # 3 Hours. The study of human behavior in disasters. Topics include group
disaster behavior; community social systems and disasters; and
cultures, demographics, and disaster behavior distinctions. Prerequisite: CRJ 1013 or permission of instructor.
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CR J 4623 - Community Management of Hazardous Materials 3 Hours. An introduction to the community management of hazardous materials
and wastes. Includes the legal requirements of handling, storing,
transportation and disposal of wastes; the politics of hazardous
materials; and the protection of the public from these threats. Prerequisite: CRJ 3603 or permission of the instructor.
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