GC Catalog 2011 2012 - Gaston College

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Degrees, Diplomas & CertificatesA.A.S. DegreesElective Natural Science/MAT 115or Higher Elective 316SummerENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting 3orENG 112 Argument-Based ResearchorENG 113 Literature-Based ResearchOST 134 Text Entry and Formatting 3Elective Humanities Elective 3Elective Social Science Elective 312SECOND YEARFallBUS 115 Business Law I 3OST 135 Adv. Text Entry & Formatting 4OST 138 Advanced Software Applications 3OST 236 Adv Word/Information Proc 3OST 289 Office Systems Management 316SpringOST 156 Legal Office Procedures 3OST 184 Records Management 3OST 252 Legal Transcription I 3OST 284 Emerging Technologies 2OST 286 Professional Development 3Elective Major Hour Elective 317Total Semester Hour Credits: 74Electives (Select 3 credit hours)ACC 120 Prin of Financial Accounting 4BUS 110 Intro to Business 3BUS 116 Business Law II 3BUS 121 Business Math 3BUS 125 Personal Finance 3BUS 137 Prin of Management 3BUS 260 Business Communication 3CIS 110 Intro to Computers 3CTS 130 Spreadsheet 3LEX 120 Legal Research/Writing I 3LEX 270 Law Office Mgmt/Technology 2MKT 120 Prin of Marketing 3MKT 121 Retailing 3OST 122 Office Computations 2OST 140 Internet Comm/Research 2OST 166 Speech Recognition 2OST 233 Office Publications Design 3COE* --- Co-op Work Experience 1-3Course credits (OST and CIS) earned over five yearsago will not apply toward the Associate of AppliedScience degree in Office Administration-Legal.Credits toward the AAS may be given to persons whohave earned the Certified Professional Secretarydesignation. For further information, persons holdingthis certification should contact the Chairpersonof Office Administration.* Contact Co-op office for course/section numbers.Paralegal TechnologyAssociate in Applied Science Degree (A25380)The Paralegal Technology curriculum prepares individualsto work under the supervision of attorneysby performing routine legal tasks and assisting withsubstantive legal work. A paralegal/legal assistantmay not practice law, give legal advice, or representclients in a court of law.Course work includes substantive and procedurallegal knowledge in the areas of civil litigation,legal research and writing, real estate, family law,wills, estates, trusts, and commercial law. Requiredcourses also include subjects such as English, mathematics,and computer utilization.Graduates are trained to assist attorneys in probatework, investigations, public records search, draftingand filing legal documents, research, and officemanagement. Employment opportunities are availablein private law firms, governmental agencies,banks, insurance agencies, and other businessorganizations.Program Learning Outcomes:Gaston College graduates receiving an associate ofapplied science degree in Paralegal Technology willbe able to:1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic civil, civilinjuries, criminal, domestic, and business lawconcepts.2. Demonstrate knowledge of the legal andethical-restrictions on the practice of law andthe proper role of paralegals in the practice oflaw.3. Perform basic research of defined legal questionsby traditional and electronic means andproperly cite legal authorities.4. Demonstrate knowledge of the court systemand the litigation process.5. Assist an attorney in the preparation andfiling of legal documents.General Education CoursesCreditENGLISH (6SHC)ENG 111 Expository Writing 3Select 3.0 hours from the following courses:Students will not receive credit for both ENG 112and ENG 114.98
Degrees, Diplomas & CertificatesA.A.S. DegreesENG 112 Argument-Based Research 3ENG 114 Prof. Research & Report 3Select one of the following sequences:MAT 140 Survey of Mathematics 3orMAT 151 Statistics I 3MAT 151A Statistics I Lab 1orMAT 161 College Algebra 3MAT 161A College Algebra Lab 1Humanities/Fine Arts (6 SHC)Choose one COM class:COM 110 Introduction to Communications 3orCOM 231 Public Speaking 3ANDChoose one of the following:HUM 115 Critical Thinking 3orPHI 230 Introduction to Logic 3orPHI 240 Intro to Ethics 3Social and Behavioral SciencesChoose one of the following:POL 110 Introduction to Pol Science 3orPOL 120 American Government 3orPOL 130 State and Local Government 3MAJOR COURSESLEX 110 Intro to Paralegal Study 2LEX 120 Legal Research/Writing I 3LEX 130 Civil Injuries 3LEX 140 Civil Litigation I 3LEX 150 Commercial Law I 3LEX 210 Real Property I 3LEX 240 Family Law 3LEX 250 Wills, Estates, & Trusts 3Other Major Courses (19 SHC)LEX 141 Civil Litigation II 3LEX 160 Criminal Law & Procedures 3LEX 211 Real Property II 3LEX 260 Bankruptcy & Collections 3LEX 270 Law Office Mgt./Technology 2LEX 280 Ethics & Professionalism 2OST 137 Office Software Applications 3ELECTIVESSelect 9.0 hours from the following courses. Astudent may not get credit for more than 6 hoursof COE courses.CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy 2ACC 120 Prin. of Accounting I 4BUS 115 Business Law I 3CJC 111 Intro. to Criminal Justice 3CJC 231 Constitutional Law 3COE* --- Co-op Work Experience 1-6LEX 121 Legal Research/Writing II 3LEX 170 Administrative Law 2LEX 198 Seminar in Legal Issues 3LEX 220 Corporate Law 2LEX 285 Worker’s Comp Law 2LEX 287 CLA Review Seminar 2LEX 288 Elder Law 3OST 131 Keyboarding 2OST 132 Keyboard Skill Building 2OST 153 Office Finance Solutions 2Total Semester Hour Credits: 65-66*Contact Co-op office for course/section numbers.Therapeutic MassageAssociate in Applied Science (A45750)The Massage Therapy curriculum prepares graduatesto work in direct client care settings to providemanipulation, methodical pressure, friction, andkneading of the body for maintaining wellnessor treating alterations in wellness throughout thelifespan.Course work includes normal human anatomy andphysiology, therapeutic massage, ethical/legalissues, business practices, nutrition, and psychology.Employment opportunities may be found in hospitals,rehabilitation centers, health departments,home health, medical offices, nursing homes,spas, health and sports clubs, and private practice.Graduates may be eligible to take the Massage andBodywork Licensing Examination. Upon passingthis exam a candidate may apply for North CarolinaState License for Massage and Bodywork. Licensureis MANDORATORY to practice massage in the stateof North Carolina. Refer to website: www.bmbt.orgfor details.The Therapeutic Massage curriculum offerstwo options: a degree and a diploma program.Completion of the degree program is highly recommendedas it prepares the graduate to be a practitionerwith a broader knowledge base in the practiceof Therapeutic Massage.Program Learning Outcomes:1. Students will demonstrate the ability to plan,organize and deliver an effective massagesession.99
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