Catalog 73 - National University

College of Letters and Sciencesorganizational goals.• Knowledge of the history and precursors of organizationaltheory and management practice and to articulate this in writingfrom a psychological perspective.• Entry level skills and techniques in diagnosing, planning,implementing, and managing organizational change andtechnological innovation.• Mastery of human communication and conflict resolution skillsapplied in diverse settings with diverse populations.• Capacity to recognize multiple cultural perspective and theirimplication for work place success.• Ability to apply basic methods of collection and interpretation ofbehavioral and organizational quantitative and qualitative data.Degree RequirementsTo receive a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Behavior, studentsmust complete at least 180 quarter units as articulated below, 76.5 ofwhich must be completed at the upper-division level and 45 of whichmust be completed in residence at National University. In theabsence of transfer credit additional general electives may be neededto fulfill the total unit requirement for the degree. Students shouldrefer to the section on undergraduate admission procedures forspecific information on admission and evaluation.Requirements for the Major(9 courses; 40.5 quarter units)HUB 440HUB 410HUB 500MGT 422orHUB 400Organizational Development(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)Psychology for Managers(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)Cross-Cultural Dynamics of Human Behavior(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)Team Building, Interpersonal Dynamics, andEmpowermentGroup Structure and Dynamics(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)HRM 409B Survey in Human Resources Management andOrganizational DevelopmentorPSY 432 Social Psychology(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)MGT 400 Ethics in Law, Business, and ManagementHUB 401orHUB 420PSY 435PSY 480Conflict Resolution(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)Human Communication(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)Analysis of Data in Psychological Research(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101, PSY 100 and MTH 210)Senior Project(Prerequisite: Completion of all other core courses for themajor) *Note: BSOB students must choose a topic related toorganizational issues )Upper-Division Electives(7 courses; 31.5 quarter units)Students can select from the following course prefixes to meetelective requirements: HUB, PSY, SOC, CJA, HCA, HRM, MGT, andCOM .◆ MAJOR IN PARALEGAL STUDIES(620-488)Faculty Advisor: Contact the College of Letters and Sciences at (858) 642-8450The Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program is intended toprovide students with the legal skills required to serve thecommunity ethically and efficiently. The program provides anacademic and practical education of uncompromising quality, and isdesigned through its curriculum to enable students to understandand articulate legal theory and apply it ethically to legal professionalpractice.This degree is offered and ABA approved at the Los Angeles andSherman Oaks campuses and housed within the College of Lettersand Sciences in the Department of Professional Studies. Thedepartment chair and lead faculty provide the academic oversight forthis program. The Program Director provides ABA oversight.Program Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this program, students will havedemonstrated:• Learning legal terminology;• Understanding paralegalism as a profession;• Understanding legal theory and practice;• Developing legal research skills through online computerprograms;• Developing manual legal research skills through library usage;• Developing oral communication skills;• Developing written communication skills;• Developing the ability to recognize legal issues;• Developing the ability to analyze legal issues;• Developing the ability to apply the proper legal remedies;• Developing analytical tools within an ethical framework;• The ability to integrate theory and practice.Degree RequirementsTo receive a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies, students mustcomplete 180 quarter units. Students must meet the generaleducation requirements described in this catalog. For the major inparalegal studies, students must complete 76.5 quarter units ofupper-division coursework and 45 quarter units must be completedin residence at National University. In the absence of transfer credit,students may need to take additional general electives to satisfy thetotal units for the degree.Note: No person shall practice law in California unless the person is anactive member of the State Bar.Requirements for the Major(10 courses; 45 quarter units)PLA 301PLA 303PLA 305PLA 306PLA 308PLA 309PLA 310PLA 425PLA 318PLA 324Legal Theory and EthicsLaw Office AdministrationPropertyTortsContractsDirected Research and Writing ADirected Research and Writing BLitigation IRemedies and JudgmentsEnglish for ProfessionalsSpecialty Concentrations(4 courses; 18 quarter units)(3 courses; 13.5 quarter units, for students choosing Litigation)All students must take two of the two-course concentrations listedbelow. Students must take the level I and level II courses for eacharea. Because Litigation I is required in the major, students whoselect Litigation II will be required to take an additional elective.PLA 407PLA 421Family Law IFamily Law IILetters andSciences115