450
PARA
2124 Tort Law
(3-0-3)
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of substantive tort
law. Also included in this course is an introduction to the practical skills
necessary for paralegals practicing in the tort law area. Some of the topics
covered in the course are general tort law, negligence, defenses to negligence
actions, intentional torts, injuries to property, liability, strict and absolute liability,
product liability, and medical and legal malpractice.
Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS score of 74 or enrollment in READ 0099,
PARA 1110 or permission of the program director.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Spring Semester, every other year.
PARA
2130 Bankruptcy Law
(3-0-3)
This course provides an overview of the laws of bankruptcy and the rights of
creditors and debtors with an emphasis on the paralegal’s role. Topics will
include relevant common and statutory law, bankruptcys, and reorganization
from the perspective of both creditors and debtors. Students will develop legal
skills through case documentation and will examine court procedures and ethical
issues relevant to bankruptcy law.
Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS score of 74 or enrollment in READ 0099,
PARA 1110, or permission of program director.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Fall semester, every other even year.
PARA
2140 Employment Law
(3-0-3)
This course provides an overview of employment and labor law with an emphasis
on the paralegal’s role. Topics will include contract negotiation, contracts of
employment, governmental regulations, discrimination issues, and worker’s
compensation. Students will develop legal skills through case documentation
and will examine court proceedings and ethical issues relevant to employment
and labor law.
Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 74 or enrollment in READ
0099, PARA 1110 or permission of program director.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Spring semester, every other odd year.
PARA 2150 Paralegal Certification Review
(1-0-1)
This one-hour course provides a comprehensive review of relevant material for
the paralegal student who will pursue national certification by examination.
Students will be provided with tips for studying and will utilize sample tests and
other tools to prepare for the national certification examination.
Prerequisite: Completion of at least six PARA courses or permission of program
director.
Offered: On demand.
PARA
2160 Special Topics in Paralegal Studies
(3-0-3)
This course provides students with an opportunity to study selected advanced
topics or current issues in the law relevant to paralegal students. Students may
repeat this course as long as different topics are offered and as long as they do
not exceed the maximum number of hours permitted. A maximum of six credit
hours in special topics may be applied toward program graduation requirements
in the Associate of Applied Science Degree. A maximum of three credit hours in
special topics may be applied toward the certificate.
Corequisite: Minimum Compass reading score of 74 or enrollment in READ
0099, PARA 1110 or permission of program director..
