BUSINESS: (NOTE: A MAJOR IN ANY ONE OF THE BUSINESS OPTIONS WOULD BE APPROPRIATE FOR LAW SCHOOL)
2103 Elements of Accounting I 3 hours - An introductory course in financial accounting including double entry accounting, payroll, systems design, business ethics, income determination and preparation of financial statements.
2203 Elements of Accounting II 3 hours - A continuation of Accounting 2103 with increased emphasis upon the interpretation and use of accounting information including business ethics, partnership and corporate accounts, international concepts and cash flow statements. Prerequisite: Accounting 2103.
3003 Business Law I 3 hours - Legal environment of Business. Introduction to law and legal principles including study of the legal environment of business in a system subject to social and political influences. Topics include the impact of ethics, the legal system, administrative agencies in business and the law of contracts. Prerequisites: ECON 2113.
3013 Business Law II 3 hours - The emphasis is upon commercial paper and sales in the Uniform Commercial Code, a general coverage of the law of agency, the formation and operation of organizations and tort. Prerequisites: Junior standing.
3203 Real Estate Principles 3 hours - An introduction to the field of real estate, including legal descriptions, rights and interests, ownership, title, recordation and abstracts, contracts, mortgages and insurance. prerequisite: BLAW 3003 or instructor permission.
4313 Real Estate Law and Practices 3 hours - An analysis of real estate law covering lending practices, lending sources, closing and escrow, appraisals, land use controls, investing and owner-broker relationships. Prerequisite: BLAW 3003 or instructor permission.
2113 Introduction to Income and Employment Theory # 3 hours - An introduction to modern macroeconomics. Topics considered include the causes of inflation and recession, national income accounts, employment levels, business ethics, banking and monetary theory, international commerce, economic development, and governmental tax and fiscal policy.
2213 Introduction to Markets and Prices # 3 hours - An introduction to modern microeconomic theory. Market structure and functioning, cost and supply relationships, consumer behavior, demand theory, product and resource pricing, revenue and profit relationships, business ethics, and international specialization and trade.
4113 History of Economic Thought # 3 hours - Major schools of economic thought from the Feudal period to the present time. The principal authors in each school and the relationship of their ideas to present day economics. Prerequisites: Economics 2113 and 2213.
3183 Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior 3 hours - A study of the ethics, principles, and practices of modern management, emphasizing the human behavior aspects within the framework of systems and contingency.
3213 Introduction to Marketing 3 hours - An overview of marketing's role within society and within an organization. Surveys consumer behavior, market research, pricing, promotion, product issues, distribution, marketing management, marketing ethics and global marketing.
1133 Fundamentals of Computer Usage 3 hours - Fundamentals of word processing, spreadsheet, and database management systems used in business. A MS-DOS/WINDOWS environment, introduction to data communications and basic computer hardware.
2013 Word Processing Systems 3 hours - A study of word processing from keyboarding to advanced applications including features, concepts, procedures, and hardware requirements for contemporary word processing systems. Students will format and produce business forms and manuscripts. Current microcomputer based word processing software systems and programs will be utilized and compared. Prerequisite: BED 1103 or equivalent.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE/PARALEGAL/LEGAL STUDIES:
1013 Introduction to Criminal Justice # 3 hours - An examination of the major components of the Criminal Justice system-law enforcement, courts and corrections including historical and social perspectives; the roles and functions of various agencies; and the processes involved in the administration of justice.
3413 Legal Research and Writing 3 hours - Emphasis on use of basic legal research materials and the form of a legal memorandum. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 1513 (this course may be taken concurrently with 3413).
4113 American Court System 3 hours - Organization and administration of the adjudication function on both federal and state levels. Analysis of the roles of court personnel and adjudication process. Relationships with the other Criminal Justice functions. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 1013.
4513 Legal Analysis 3 hours - Course provides the paralegal with advanced legal research and analysis skills, and experience in computer aided legal research. It also provides advanced experience in the writing of legal documents, including case and appellate briefs. Prerequisite: CrJ 3413.
NOTE: Your first year of law school includes courses in contracts, criminal law, criminal procedure, torts, civil procedure and property. Your second year will include courses in evidence and other electives. The Criminal Justice/Paralegal Option provides a good basis for the law in many of these areas. Besides the courses listed above, you may consider taking other courses such as Criminal Law I & II, Criminal Procedure, Civil Procedure, Evidence etc. See page 265 of the catalog for more information.
ENGLISH/SPEECH:
3083 Technical Writing # 3 hours - Techniques of technical writing, with emphasis on developing conciseness, accuracy, and objectivity. Extensive practice in using a variety of technical report formats. Prerequisites: English 1113 and 1213, or consent of instructor. (OS)
3143 Creative Writing # 3 hours - Emphasis on the production of original poetry, drama, and short stories based on study of both traditional and experimental forms of literature. Prerequisites: English 1113 and 1213, or consent of instructor. (ES, OS)
Any English literature course designed to enhance your reading and analytical skills would also be appropriate. See page 105 of the 1998 NSU catalog for course listings in this area.
3043 Introduction to Communication Theory 3 hours - Strongly recommended as one of the first courses for majors and minors. The course focuses on strengths and weaknesses of theory, the connection between theory and research methods in communication, and several communication theories from a variety of contexts (e.g., interpersonal communication, group dynamics, and organizational communication). Prerequisite: Speech 1113 or permission of the instructor. (EF, OF)
3103 Argumentation # 3 hours - A study of the methods and procedures of rational decision making and effective argumentation. Special emphasis will be placed on logical, ethical, and emotional proof, advocacy of case structures for specific audiences, and direction of a successful debating program. (OS, ES)
3202 Principles of Listening Comprehension # 2 hours - A course focusing on the role of listening in promoting successful oral communication in the business and educational communities, including components of listening comprehension, theories of listening behavior, barriers to effective listening, and elements for improving listening comprehension at five levels; intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, public address, and mass communication. (OS, ES)
3213 Public Speaking # 3 hours - A course designed for the student interested in developing speaking skills. Emphasis will be placed on organization, supporting material, delivery, and audience analysis. Further attention is given to the study of social relationships and the communication process. Prerequisite: Speech 1113, or permission of instructor. (EF, OS, OF, ES)
3313 Interpersonal Communication # 3 hours - Focuses upon the dynamics of communication on a one to one basis in a variety of settings. Topics include relational communication, rules and conversation, conflict, relational growth and deterioration, gender differences in communication, and deception. Prerequisite: Speech 1113 or permission of instructor. (EF, OF)
3403 Persuasion # 3 hours - The study of attitude and/or behavior
change and the application of tools designed to enhance that change. The
course includes discussions of classical persuasion, theories of attitude
change, and interpersonal compliance gaining strategies; and opportunities
to apply persuasive strategies to a variety of contexts (e.g., advertising
and sales). Prerequisite: Speech
1113 or permission of the instructor. (ES, OS)
3803 Interviewing Techniques and Concepts 3 hours - Study of the interview as a technique for gathering information in order to meet a variety of personal needs. These include research interviews, employment and appraisal, sales interviews, and counseling interviews. (ES, OS)
POLITICAL SCIENCE:
2713 Introduction to State and Local Government # 3 hours - Organization, structure, functions, and administration of state and local governments.
2813 Introduction to Political Theory # 3 hours - An examination of the Political philosophies ranging from Plato to the present.
3573 American Judicial Process # 3 hours - The function and role of the Federal court system with emphasis on decision making, the judges, the administration of the courts. Primary focus on the Federal judiciary with attention given, for comparative purposes, to the state system.
4533 Contemporary Political Theory # 3 hours - A description and analysis of democracy, liberalism, conservatism, socialism, communism, and fascism.
4543 Political Philosophy and the Law # 3 hours - An examination of the legal norms and philosophical values that have historically been used to regulate the social and political community.
4663 Administrative Law # 3 hours - Focuses on the law associated with the governmental processes for carrying out legislative policy and for reconciling governmental effectiveness with justice for affected parties. Deals specifically with administrative law and the public regulatory process.
4733 U. S. Constitutional Law # 3 hours - A study of constitutional development in the United States as illustrated in leading decisions of the Supreme Court.
4833 Civil Liberties in the United States # 3 hours - Examination of our civil liberties such as freedom of speech, press, assembly, freedom of religion, and due process of law in protection of the accused.
PHILOSOPHY:
1013 Introduction to Philosophy # 3 hours - Brief survey of basic philosophical problems which have faced mankind throughout the ages. (EF)
1023 Introduction to Logic # 3 hours - Principles of formal and symbolic reasoning as related to value and knowledge theories. (OS)