In this course, students analyze the legal profession. They examine the American legal system and related ethics and terminology. Students investigate legal research and selected areas of substantive law. Upon completion of the class, students will have a documented plan for their future enrollment in the paralegal program and an expectation of their required participation in the program of study.

In this course, students explore the Gateway Technical College community. They examine college resources and services, investigate skills that lead to academic success, and identify strategies for achieving educational and personal goals.

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.

In this course students complete scenario-based activities using business productivity software skills. Students will apply software and document processing skills to create solutions to common business information needs. Using a case study approach, students will develop communication, Internet research, teamwork, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Upon completion of this course, students will use MS Office Suite to integrate and present data with skill.

This course will orient the learner to the function of management in an office. Topics related to managing office operations and procedures, budgeting, interviewing others, assigning and monitoring clerical functions, training and business ethics will be included.

Students will be required to complete 36 hours of an on the job work experience. Students will also spend time in the classroom enhancing their employability skills.

Effective written business communication principles are discussed and applied to the composition of routine business correspondence and reports. Oral communication presentations will be used to enhance the student's understanding of effective communication principles. Proper communication techniques for telephone use will be demonstrated.

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.

This course will develop professional skills and attitudes needed in today's global business environment. Topics include making ethical decisions, working independently and as a team member, and managing time. Telecommunications, mail processing, travel arrangements and conferences, public relations, and ergonomics will be included.

This course will prepare students to manage records in business in paper and electronic form. Topics covered will include basic database terminology and design concepts, creating and modifying table structures; adding, changing, and deleting records; and creating queries to find, display, and print records. The ARMA rules for records management will also be covered.