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ACADEMIC MAJORS• IT 339 Readings in Italian/Italophone Literatures &Cultures II (2 or 4 SH)• IT 411 Introduction to Dante's Divine Comedy (4 SH)• IT 412 Studies in Contemporary Italian Literature andCulture (4 SH)• IT 413 Introduction to Italian Renaissance (4 SH)• IT 420 Introduction to Italian Fine Arts (2 or 4 SH)• IT 422 Studies in Italian Cinema (2 or 4 SH)• IT 490 Senior Research Project (2 or 4 SH)• IT 250/350 Internship in Italian (1-4 SH)• IT 170-79/270-79/370-79 Special Topics in Italian (2-4SH)Note: There may be specific credit hour requirements forInternships. Students should review requirements with theiracademic advisor.Legal StudiesDegree Awarded: Bachelor of ScienceThis major provides students with the skills and knowledgerequired to carry out various types of legalassistant/administrator responsibilities such as legal research,writing and investigations. Legal assistants work for private lawfirms, government, banks, insurance companies and real estateagencies. Ohio prohibits the practice of law by non-attorneys. Inaddition to the College's general transfer credit policy, anystudent transferring legal specialty credits must comply with thefollowing policy:The Legal Studies Program Director will review the coursedescription and/or syllabus of any legal specialty course taken atanother institution to ascertain if it is equivalent to a course atLake Erie College and determine whether to allow credit. Twentysemester credits must be taken in the major in residence at LakeErie College which must include the following:• LG 410 Ethics (1 SH)• LG 420 Senior Seminar (3 SH)• LG 450 Internship (4 SH)(Program approved by the American Bar Association)Requirements for the Major:46 semester credits including:• LG 110 Introduction to Legal Assisting (2 SH)• LG 210 Principles of Legal Research and Writing (4 SH)• LG 220 Criminal Law and Procedure (4 SH)• LG 222 Civil Litigation and Procedure (4 SH)• LG 315 Business Law I (4 SH)• LG 324 Constitutional Law (4 SH)• LG 410 Ethics (1 SH)• LG 420 Applied Senior Seminar (3 SH)• LG 450 Legal Assistant Internship (1-5 SH)and 16 semester credits from the following:• LG 230 Investigative Techniques (4 SH)• LG 303 Taxes & Culture Clinic I (2 or 4 SH)• LG 311 Landmark Cases in Mental Health and the Law (4SH)• LG 312 Legal Issues in Sports (4 SH)• LG 316 Business Law II (4 SH)• LG 327 Death Penalty in America (4 SH)• LG 332 International Business Law (2 SH)• LG 345 Psychology and Law (4 SH)• LG 170-79/270-79/370-79 Special Topics in Legal Studies(2-4 SH)• PO 331 Judicial Process (4 SH)Note: There may be specific credit hour requirements forInternships. Students should review requirements with theiracademic advisor.Students are encouraged to take additional coursework inrelated fields such as foreign languages, business administration,international business, accounting, communications, etc.ManagementDegree Awarded: Bachelor of ArtsThe Bachelor of Arts in Management offers an interdisciplinaryapproach to the study of business and management to supportprofessionals in the core functional areas of accounting, finance,policy, social issues and organizational behavior so that they willbe able to effectively participate in and manage projects in any ofthese areas. The major emphasizes critical thinking, team andwritten communication skills and incorporates a BusinessApplication Project that builds on the knowledge gained in eachprogram class. Coursework is designed specifically to capitalizeon the learning styles of adult students, through an acceleratedcohort model. Graduates will be prepared to take on positions ofincreasing managerial responsibility as a result of formalizing andupdating their knowledge of best business practices acrossindustries and sectors.Admission to the Adult Degree Completion Program Required.See the Adult Degree Completion Learner handbook foradditional details.Requirements for the Major:53 semester credits including:• AC 101 Accounting Principles I (4 SH)Page | 57Lake Erie College | 2012 - 2013 Undergraduate Catalog | Student Handbook | Student Athlete Handbook