This course introduces students to some of the major theories and topics of psychology, including the physiological basis of behavior, personality and learning theories, memory, states of consciousness, stress, research methods, intelligence, human development, psychopathology, and social behavior.

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Race, Ethnic, and Diversity Studies is a course that draws from several disciplines to reaffirm the basic American values of justice and equality by teaching a basic vocabulary, a basic history of immigration and conquest, principles of transcultural communication, legal liability, and the value of aesthetic production to increase the probability of respectful encounters among people.

All college students, regardless of their college major, need to be able to make reasonable decisions about fiscal, environmental, and health issues that require quantitative reasoning skills. An activity based approach is used to explore numerical relationships, graphs, proportional relationships, algebraic reasoning, and problem solving using linear, exponential and other mathematical models. Students will develop conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in a variety of contexts.

In this course, students build on basic civil litigation knowledge to analyze civil litigation procedures. They explore discovery procedures, trial processes, and appellate proceedings. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to assist with civil litigation case planning, development, and management.

In this course, students engage in legal research using traditional and electronic methods. They locate and cite relevant case law, statutory law, and administrative law as well as secondary sources. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to apply legal research and citation skills effectively.

In this course, students examine the legal aspects of the formation, operation, and dissolution of basic types of business organizations. They explore the use of technology to access, retrieve and manage electronically stored information as well as its ability to enhance collaboration. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to explain the substance and procedure involving business organizations and how the use of technology increases the efficiency of the legal process.

This course is designed for learners to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research, and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents.

In this course, students examine basic legal concepts related to family domestic relations law. They analyze contracts affecting marriage such as annulment, divorce, legal separation, and legal actions affecting the family including paternity, adoption, and reproduction. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to draft pleadings and documents relevant to family law practice.

In this course, students explore the initial stages of civil litigation. They examine initial client contact, investigation, pleadings, and motions. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to provide clients with guidance in the area of civil litigation.