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This course provides students with comprehensive coverage of the principles of criminal law, including principles of criminal responsibility, and the purposes, requirements, and limitations of criminal law. The course also addresses the mental and physical elements of crimes, crimes against persons, against property, against public orders, as well as the variety of criminal defenses.

Prerequisite(s): CJ-150

*This course was previously LAW-302*

This course examines the requirements and nuances of working and studying in the field of law following college graduation, which includes attending law school and/or working as a legal paralegal. The course will study legal writing, legal research, LSAT preparation and practical considerations like applying for post-graduate classes and legal positions.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 176

*Note: This course was previously LAW-380*

This course examines the role of the court systems in adjudicating family issues encountered by human services professionals. Topics include marriage and divorce, child custody and support, alimony, and domestic violence. Students will become familiar with various legal and extra-legal means of resolving disputes that arise in domestic relations.

Prerequisite: CJ 150 Introduction to Criminal Justice; HS 160 Introduction to Human Services, LAW 302 Criminal Law.

This course provides an introduction to sources of international public law, relationships between stakeholders, and issues of jurisdiction. Sources of law examined include treaties, executive agreements, and customs; stakeholders include states, non-governmental organizations, and international organizations; jurisdictional issues include the role of tribunals, arbitration systems, and the International Court of Justice. Specific focus is placed on the role of international law in the United States, and the use of force among states.

This course examines the legal and ethical environment arising from the use of the Internet and other interactive communication technologies. The course reviews legal frameworks that are evolving for arbitrating issues involving copyright, intellectual property, privacy, free speech, and contracts. In addition, the course highlights ethical issues in the use of computer systems.

An introduction to the sources of American law; the federal and state court system; the judicial process; the law of torts and crimes. Greater emphasis, however, is placed on the formation, operation, and discharge of contracts; the law of sales; commercial paper and ethics.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 176, MGT 202

An introduction to the sources of American law; the federal and state court system; the judicial process; the law of torts and crimes. Greater emphasis, however, is placed on the formation, operation, and discharge of contracts; the law of sales; commercial paper and ethics.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 176, MGT 202