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LGLA 2305. Interviewing and Investigating. (3-3-0)
This course is a study of principles, methods, and investigative techniques utilized to locate, gather,
document and manage information. Emphasis on developing interviewing and investigative skills to prepare
the paralegal to communicate effectively while recognizing ethical problems.
LGLA 2307. Law Office Management. (3-3-0)
This course presents the fundamentals of law office management and organization including basic principles
and structure of management, administrative and substantive systems in the law office and law practice
technology. The student will identify and explain the fundamental principles of management, administrative,
and substantive systems of the law office; explain the role of technology in the management and
administration of the law office; apply management principles and technology; and explain ethical issues
relating to law office operations.
LGLA 2313. Criminal Law and Procedure. (3-3-0)
This course introduces the criminal justice system including procedures from arrest to final disposition,
principles of federal and state law, and the preparation of pleadings and motions. The student will define
and properly use terminology relating to criminal law; describe sources of law relating to criminal law;
locate and analyze cases and statutes relating to criminal law; describe the role and ethical obligations of the
paralegal relating to criminal law; and draft documents commonly used in criminal law.
POFL 1305. Legal Terminology. (3-3-0)
An introduction to legal terminology including spelling, pronunciation, and definition of legal terms and an
overview of the law and the professions. Develop a legal vocabulary and explain fundamental legal concepts,
procedures, terminology and current issues in law.
MANAGEMENT
BMGT 1301. Supervision. (3-3-0)
This course is a study of today’s supervisors and their problems. The practical concepts of modern day, first-
line supervision are described. Emphasis on the supervisor’s major functions, such as facilitating relations
with others, leading, motivating and communicating.
BMGT 1327. Principles of Management. (3-3-0)
This course emphasizes the managerial functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.
Communication, motivation, leadership and decision making are included.
BMGT 1341. Business Ethics. (3-3-0)
Discussion of ethical issues, the development of a moral frame of reference and the need for an awareness of
social justice in management practices and business activities. Review of ethical responsibilities and
relationships between organizational departments, divisions, executive management and the public. Define
business ethics and list reasons why business firms should be ethical; describe major types of ethical
reasoning that persons in business can use to analyze ethical dilemmas; explain how business, government,
and society function as an interactive system; explain the concept of corporate social responsibility; and
discuss social and ethical threats emerging from rapid technological change.
BMGT 1394. Special Topics in Management — Sports & Entertainment Marketing. (3-3-0)
This course will reflect current issues and problems in the management of a business, i.e. customer relations
and sales, total quality management and sports and entertainment marketing.
BMGT 2368. Management Practicum/Seminar. (3-1-20)
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and approval of instructor.
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an
individualized agreement among the college, employer and student. Under the supervision of the college and
the employer, the student combines online management-related learning with work experience. The student
should have previous credit in or concurrent enrollment in core management classes or demonstrated
competency approved by the instructor. Lab fee.
