Business Administration - John F. Kennedy University

College of
Undergraduate Studies
College of Undergraduate Studies Course Descriptions
PlS 3025 Business organizations 3
This course will provide the student with the introduction to the
formation, operation, and dissolution of various kinds of busi ness
organizations including the different kinds of corporations, sole
proprietorships, and partnerships. Focus will be placed on the laws
that govern business organizations and the procedures for forming
entities and maintaining compliance with statutory requirements.
Prerequisites: PLS 3001 and PLS 3002.
PlS 3027 family law 3
This course will introduce the student to the broad area of family
law including the fundamental principles underlying the marital
relationship, dissolution, child custody, and support. Students will
learn how to become an effective paralegal in a family-law practice
by the drafting of the various documents relating to domestic
relations. Prerequisites: PLS 3001 and PLS 3002.
PlS 3029 Civil Trial evidence 3
This is a survey course designed to examine the basic principles of
evidence in the civil trial arena. This course will focus on both the
federal and California rules of evidence as well as the appli cation of
those rules in the civil trial process. Prerequisites: PLS 3001 and PLS
3002.
PlS 3031 intellectual Property 3
This is a survey course of the principal types of intellectual
property—trade secrets, patents, copyrights, and trademarks—as
set forth in federal and state statutes and further defined by case
law. Prerequisites: PLS 3001 and PLS 3002.
PlS 3040 internship 1–3
This course will provide the student an opportunity to gain practical
paralegal work experience in an office environment. The student
must work a certain number of hours in the office environment
under the supervision of an attorney or experienced paralegal.
(Note: Students would be encouraged to take an internship as one
of their two electives, especially those who are not currently working
in law firms. However, an internship is not required since many
students may be working full time in other employment or have
responsibilities that would preclude an internship during regular
office hours.) Prerequisite: PLS 3002 and PLS 3008, each with a
grade of B- or better.
PlS 3100 law office administration 3
This course will focus on the role of the paralegal as an office
administrator. The organizational structure of law offices will be
explored as well as the role of the paralegal within these struc tures.
Students will be introduced to the day-to-day duties and
responsibilities of managing a legal office with emphasis placed on
computer calendaring systems, accounting practices and software,
and overall law office management. Prerequisites: PLS 3001 and PLS
3002.
PlS 3105 Jurisprudence 3
This course studies the nature, purpose, and philosophy of law.
Gives the student exposure to the roots of law historically and places
the legal system in perspective by examining its antece dents in
religion, sociology, and philosophy. Prerequisites: PLS 3001 and PLS
3002.
PlS 3107 history of the U.S. Since World War ii 3
An introductory course designed to provide a thought-provoking
treatment of the American past, focusing on the latter half of the
20th century, which at least one historian has called the age of
extremes. This course is intended to put into historical perspec tive
the dominant public events of the times. It comprises an approach
to the study of history that seeks to identify possible connections
among many factors—the political, social, and economic trends and
cultural developments that have shaped and reshaped our society.
Prerequisites: PLS 3001 and PLS 3002.
PlS 3109 Constitution, Supreme Court,
and american democracy 3
Introduces the student to major constitutional law decisions of the
Supreme Court in selected areas and also explores the role of the
Supreme Court in the American government system and the
political impact of its actions. Prerequisites: PLS 3001 and PLS 3002.
PlS 3111 law and Social Justice 3
This is a survey course examining the civil rights of the various
groups studied including people of color, people with disabilities,
and gays and lesbians. Sexual discrimination against both women
and men will be studied as well. Prerequisites: PLS 3001 and PLS
3002.
PlS 3113 Social, Cultural, and Political issues
in Business 3
Addresses the interaction of law and business and the societal issues
that must be a part of successful and responsible business activities.
Prerequisites: PLS 3001 and PLS 3002.
PlS 4900 Topics in Paralegal Studies 3
Topics vary according to need and interest. This course may be
repeated for credit with a change in topic.
PlS 4998 Senior Project a 3
A consecutive two-quarter course which is intended to serve as the
capstone of the BA program. The course provides students the
62 College of Undergraduate Studies Courses JoHN F. KENNEDy UNIvERSITy