Course Descriptions impact of agency regulations and governing statutes that control claims processing before agencies. Prerequisite: LEG-100 (with a grade of C or better). --Not transferable
LEG-120
3 units
Immigration Law I LEC 48-54 This course introduces the fundamentals of current immigration and nationality law in the United States. It covers the classification of citizens and aliens, the procedures to establish status and ground of eligibility and loss of status. Also includes judicial and administrative review of government, adjudications, and U.S. Constitutional restraints. Prerequisite: None. --Transfers to CSU only
LEG-122
3 units
Immigration Law II LEC 48-54 Covers substantive immigration and nationality law, including conditions of eligibility for immigrant and non-immigrant status, asylum eligibility, grounds of exclusion to enter the U.S., defenses to deportation, procedures for petitions and applications to secure status, and adjudications. Includes the process of preparing a petition for status as an immigrant involving a complex fact pattern, an application for asylum, a waiver application for an excludable alien and other documents, all with supporting evidence. Prerequisite: LEG-120 (with a grade of C or better). --Transfers to CSU only
LEG-134
3 units
Family Law LEC 48-54 This course explores fundamental principles and practice issues in California family law. Students will analyze laws and procedures governing marriage, dissolution of marriage, annulment, child custody, guardianship, paternity, child support, adoption and family violence. The course covers the drafting of court forms for court proceedings and issues pertaining to counseling in the family law field and the drafting of agreements, including prenuptial agreements and separation agreements. Prerequisite: LEG-100 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2
3 units
Bankruptcy Law LEC 48-54 This course introduces the fundamental principles and basic analysis of bankruptcy theory and practices. The course will provide an over review of the bankruptcy system’s internal logic, processes and basic steps to complete court forms, research statutory materials, and obtain an understanding of local court rules. Prerequisite: None. --Transfers to CSU only
LEG-149
1-4 units
Occupational Internship: Paid 75-300/Unpaid 60-240 Legal Assistant The purpose of this course is to enable eligible students to include supervised on-the-job training as an integral part of the total college educational program. This is accomplished through a planned program of learning experiences, which combines academic and vocational learning at school with new learning experiences on the job in an occupational setting. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: None. Other Enrollment Criteria: Each student must be enrolled for the full semester and have completed one course in the discipline. A training agreement must be completed prior to registration. Please refer to the Occupational Internship Student Handbook for specific information. --Transfers to CSU only
240
3 units
Probate Law and Procedures LEC 48-54 This course examines the role of a legal assistant in the probate law office environment. Students will review the formal requirements for a valid will; identify various kinds of property, forms of ownership and transfer of property under the Law of Succession. Elements of trusts and the benefits of estate planning will be investigated. Students will prepare legal forms and documents related to estate planning, probate and trust administration. Prerequisite: None. --Transfers to CSU only
LEG-160
3 units
Business Organizations LEC 48-54 This course presents California law governing the reasons and procedures for forming, maintaining and dissolving sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations. The course explains the rights and obligations of partners, members, directors, officers and shareholders under Federal and state laws and regulations. The course analyzes the selection of the business form, business ethics and the legal assistant’s role in documenting the formation and maintenance of California business organizations. Prerequisite: LEG100 (with a grade of C or better). --Not transferable
Leadership (formerly Student Government Association) LEAD-101
3 units
Leadership Development LEC 48-54 (formerly SGA-101) This course is designed to provide emerging and existing student leaders the opportunity to analyze the theoretical aspects of leadership and apply those concepts to their leadership skills. The course emphasizes personal and organizational goal setting, leadership development, decision-making strategies, team building, the acquisition of organizational ethics, conflict management, and supporting the mission and vision of an organization. Prerequisite: None. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 --Transfers to CSU only
--Not transferable
LEG-140
LEG-150
LEAD-102
3 units
Personal Leadership Development LEC 48-54 (formerly SGA-102) This course will explore advanced topics in leadership and the application to the personal lives, and careers in education, private or public sector organizations. Topics will include crisis in leadership, being a positive change agent, conflict resolution, power and influence, diversity, leadership roles, ethics and leading teams. Students will develop and implement a plan to apply new skills and knowledge to an organization they belong to. Prerequisite: None. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 --Transfers to CSU only
LEAD-105
1.5 units
Service Learning Leadership LEC 16-18/LAB 24-27 (formerly SGA-105) This course provides students the opportunity to utilize leadership theories outside the classroom in community service and take part in the active education while addressing concerns and needs of the community. The goals of this course are to connect the relevance of academic theories to community life experience, enhance student’s confidence and self-esteem, and assist in the development, coordination, and participation of community events. *Cross-listed as CDE-105. May be taken 2 times for credit. Prerequisite: None. --Transfers to CSU only
Mt. San Jacinto College 2011-2012 Catalog