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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.