Catalog 05-06 - NHTI - Concord's Community College

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While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.Curriculum for students entering program in 2005-06.Justice/Legal StudiesParalegal StudiesThe Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies, approved by the AmericanBar Association, will prepare students to perform effectively in today'slegal and business communities. This program is an expanded version ofthe Certificate Program. Both programs are approved by the AmericanBar Association. The degree program trains men and women forprofessional status as lawyers' assistants in banks, corporations, governmentagencies, insurance companies, and law firms. The program providesstudents with a broad-based academic curriculum, which emphasizes theskills, substantive knowledge and ethics a paralegal needs to assist lawyerseffectively. Graduates may either enter the work force directly aftergraduation or continue their education at a four-year institution.The Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies can be completed on afull- or part-time basis. Most major field courses, however, are offered inthe evenings at this time. The general education courses are offered bothdays and evenings. The degree of Associate in Science with a major inParalegal Studies will be awarded upon successful completion of allprogram requirements.FIRST YEARFALL SEMESTERCL LAB CREN 101 English Composition 4 0 4IT 102 PC Applications 3 0 3# PL 106 Introduction to Legal Studies 3 0 3# PL 107 Contracts and Torts 3 0 3PY 105 Introduction to Psychology 3 0 316SPRING SEMESTERAC 101 Accounting I 3 0 3EN 120 Communications OREN xxx English Elective 3-4 0 3-4MT 123 Intermediate Algebra 3 0 3# PL 110 Litigation and Trial Preparation 3 0 3# PL 221 Real Estate 3 0 315-16NHTI Faculty ProfileStacey PetersDepartment Head, Paralegal StudiesB.A., Alfred UniversityCertificate Paralegal Studies,Rivier CollegeProfessor Stacey Peters has been teachingin NHTI’s Paralegal Studies programfor more than ten years and has recently been named department headfor the program. She has fifteen years of experience as a practicingparalegal.“There is a high demand in the job market for qualified paralegals. NHTIoffers the only degree and certificate programs in New Hampshire that areapproved by the American Bar Association. Every member of our faculty is aworking paralegal or practicing attorney and our internship program offersstudents valuable hands-on experience in the courts, with state agencies and inprivate law practices.”SECOND YEARFALL SEMESTERCL LAB CRAC 102 Accounting II 3 0 3PI 242 Contemporary Ethical Issues 3 0 3# PL 225 Legal Research and Writing 3 2 4# PL 251 Probate Estates and Trusts 3 0 3# PL 262 Criminal Law and Procedures 3 0 316SPRING SEMESTERFL xxx Foreign Language or 3 0-2 3-4XX xxx General Education Elective 3 0 3# PL 231 Business Organizations & Bankruptcy 3 0 3# PL 242 Domestic Relations Law 3 0 3# PL 270 Internship/Seminar 0 9 3XX xxx Science Elective* 3 0 3XX xxx Social Science Elective** 3 0 318-19TOTAL CREDITS 65-67# Indicates major field courses.* BI 100, CH 100 and PH 100 do not meet this requirement.** Any course with a prefix of AN, EO, HI, PS, PY or SOSpecific Admission Requirements1. College preparatory algebra I with a grade of “C” or higheror NHTI’s MT 103 and MT 104 both with grades of “C” orhigher2. Interview with department head; interviews will be scheduledby the department head once applications are complete3. Two confidential letters of reference4. Two-hundred word essay regarding reasons for choosingthe Paralegal Program (used to help evaluate writing skills)Internship ConsiderationsThe college must ensure that individuals (customers, employees,etc.) at internship and service learning sites are not adversely affected bystudents during learning experiences. Therefore, students participating ininternship and field experiences must demonstrate the emotional stabilityrequired to exercise sound judgment, accept direction and guidance froma supervisor or faculty member and establish rapport and maintain sensitiveinterpersonal relationships with employees, customers and clients.Character ExpectationsApplicants should be aware that background checks are completedby potential employers prior to obtaining any position with arrest ordetention powers, and typically, even before being accepted for an internship.Applicants who have been in difficulty with the law may not beemployable, or even eligible for an internship. Because future goals maybe compromised, applicants are advised to discuss any concerns with theDepartment Head.JUSTICELEGALThough this curriculum is designed to be completed in the format listed, students may choose to take more time, depending on their individualcircumstances. Students who anticipate taking more time to complete the program are strongly encouraged to consult with their department head at thetime of registration each semester to ensure that prerequisite requirements are met and course selection is appropriate.53