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in all aspects of emergency nursing including triage, patient assessment, patient
stabilization, medication administration, andpatient education.
Prerequisite(s): NURS3701 andNURS3701L
NURS4950 - Independent Study [variable credit]
Independent study is arranged with a specific instructor in the area of interest.
Outcome goals are written by the student and approved by the instructor. (A student
who plans to carry out the research proposal submitted inNURS 4100 should register
for NURS4950.)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and dean or associatedean.
Office (OFFC)
OFFC 3510—AdvancedOfficeSoftwareApplications
This course focuses on the advanced functions of MSOffice, includingWord, Power
Point, Excel andAccess. Topics will includeworkingwith forms and templates,
advanced tools, automation throughmacros, security and file sharing.
OFFC 3810 - TheRole of theExecutiveAssistant (3-0-3)
This course addresses the special responsibilities of the executive assistant. In
addition to stressing advanced technical skills, the course covers such important
issues as confidentiality, sensitivity to corporate/institutional culture, protocol, schedule
management, and public relations. A grade of C or higher is required for this course to
count toward graduation in a College of Professional Studies certificate or degree
program.
OFFC 4098 - Internship (1-10-3)
Students secure employment in supervised and approved work situations to further
management and occupational skills. A minimum of 150 hours of work experience
related toAdministrativeManagement is required. Advisor approval required. A grade
of C or higher is required for this course to count toward graduation in a College of
Professional Studies certificate or degreeprogram.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3101 and TECH3104 or MGMT 3101 andOFFC 3110.
OFFC 4800 - Selected Topics inAdministrativeManagement (Varies from1-3 credit hours)
A study of selected topics/problems to student needs under the guidance and
supervision of an advisor. A grade of C or higher is required for this course to count
toward graduation in aCollege of Professional Studies certificateor degree program.
Paralegal Studies (PARA)
PARA 1101 - Introduction to Law andEthics (3-0-3)
This course provides an overview of the legal system and the role of attorneys and
paralegals within the system. The course also focuses on critical thinking,
communication skills, case analysis, the laws of contracts and torts, and ethical issues
confronted by legal professionals. In addition, the course provides an overview of
paralegal careers and employment techniques. Students who do not achieve a grade
of C or higher (or K) inPARA1101must re-takePARA 1101 and achieve a grade of C
or higher before astudent may continue taking other PARA classes.
Prerequisite(s): Exit or exemption fromLearningSupport Reading andEnglish.
PARA 2203 - Civil Litigation (3-0-3)
This course focuses on drafting skills and the procedural rules and statutes governing
state and federal civil courts. It is designed to take the student through all facets of a
case: the initial client interview, the initiation of a case (or alternative dispute
remedies), preparation of pleadings and discovery, motion practice, drafting of
settlement and trial documents, and the appellateprocess.
Prerequisite(s): PARA 1101.
