The Paralegal Studies program emphasizes practical hands-on applications and prepares students to analyze cases and to prepare legal forms and documents required in litigating law suits, prosecuting crimes, closing real estate transactions, and drafting documents used in custody, separation, and divorce proceedings.
The program also emphasizes the ethical considerations for legal professionals as prescribed by the American Bar Association and the...
The Paralegal Studies program emphasizes practical hands-on applications and prepares students to analyze cases and to prepare legal forms and documents required in litigating law suits, prosecuting crimes, closing real estate transactions, and drafting documents used in custody, separation, and divorce proceedings.
The program also emphasizes the ethical considerations for legal professionals as prescribed by the American Bar Association and the...
This Mathematics major prepares students for upper division course work leading to a bachelor's degree in mathematics or a mathematics-related area. Upon completion of the appropriate bachelor's degree, graduates are qualified for entry-level positions in actuarial science, statistics, applied mathematics, operations research, economic forecasting, teaching, and graduate study.
The Paralegal Studies major will qualify students to serve as paralegals for employment by attorneys, law offices, governmental agencies, or other entities in capacities or functions that involve the performance, under the ultimate direction and supervision of attorneys, of specifically delegated substantive legal work. The courses in the major are designed to impart knowledge and expertise of legal concepts, the legal system, and substantive and...
This Pre-Allied Health major prepares students for transfer into baccalaureate degree majors in allied health fields. These may include: nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, medical technology, or dental hygiene. Students are advised to review the entrance requirements of the baccalaureate institutions. In order to assure that students make proper decisions, advising by the Department of Mathematics, Science & Technology...
The Business Management Technology prepares students for entry-level and middle management positions in business, government, and social service agencies. A combination of general business, management, and general education courses provides the necessary decision-making and problem solving skills needed in a changing business environment.
Graduates of the Business Management Technology program will:
* recognize the importance of the global market;
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The Paralegal program is intended to prepare individuals for employment as a paralegal, also referred to as a legal Assistant. A paralegal is a person, qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, government agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.
The duties of a paralegal typically include communicating...
The Business Computer Information Systems (BCIS) Department provides entrance into a variety of exciting career paths. Many opportunities are available that can lead to immediate employment and/or career advancement. Students are encouraged to examine each program carefully to find the one that fits. The curriculum is based on the current needs of both students and employers, as well as today‘s changing business environment. Students completing the...
The Paralegal Studies Program prepares students for entry level positions as paralegal professionals. Our students see the law as a tool of social change and are prepared to function as professionals or continue their studies in graduate or law school. The program accomplishes objective outcomes through a course of study that emphasizes:
1. The familiarity of the theoretical and skill foundations necessary for entry-level...
Attorneys depend heavily on their legal support staff. The responsibilities can range from administrative duties to overseeing the operation of a law office. This program is designed to provide the skills that legal, government, and industrial employers require. The focus is on legal, computer, and administrative courses. Legal courses provide a background in civil litigation, business law, criminal law, and legal communication. Computer applications...
Attorneys depend heavily on their legal support staff. The responsibilities can range from administrative duties to overseeing the operation of a law office. This program is designed to provide the skills that legal, government, and industrial employers require. The focus is on legal, computer, and administrative courses. Legal courses provide a background in civil litigation, business law, criminal law, and legal communication. Computer applications...
This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level paraprofessional positions in the legal field. A paralegal is a person qualified by education, training, or work experience; who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation,governmental agency, or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible. Paralegals may not give legal advice or otherwise engage in the unauthorized...
The Physical Science Department is designed to give the student breadth in the physical sciences while providing considerable strength in one of the specialized science fields of chemistry, geology, or physics. The lower-division program in the physical science major is virtually the same as that taken in the first two years of college by a chemistry major, physics major, or geology major, thus enabling students to transfer among these majors if they...
The Physical Education/Athletics Department offers a variety of activity classes designed for lifetime enhancement of fitness, recreation and leisure time. Classes in dance, individual sports, fitness and team sports are offered at various levels of performance. Beginning classes introduce an activity; intermediate to advanced courses are designed to improve an already existing skill level.
The Drama pre-major is designed for students who plan to receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Drama. The general education core consists of 28 semester hour credits.
This program enables students to concentrate in one area: Acting for Television and Film. Students who wish to concentrate their studies in live theatrical performance should take courses which refine their abilities to communicate on stage. Students whose emphasis is on Television...
The Drama pre-major is designed for students who plan to receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Drama. The general education core consists of 28 semester hour credits.
This program enables students to concentrate in one area: Technical Theatre. Students who wish to concentrate their studies in live theatrical performance should take courses which refine their abilities to communicate on stage. Students whose emphasis is on Television and Film...
The legal system affects every part of our daily life. That's why few careers offer the prestige and respect of the legal profession. Paralegals are responsible for drafting legal documents as well as conducting legal research and understanding law. They can do all this and assist attorneys without having to go through years of law school to get started. Now's the time to embark on your career as a...
Northcentral (NCU) University is an innovator in 100% online higher education, offering adult learners throughout the world with opportunities to earn bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in the high-demand professions of business, education and health services....
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