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College of Undergraduate Studies Course DescriptionsCollege ofUndergraduate Studiesstrategies to overcome resistance to change in the organizationStudents will develop a plan for managing change, e.g., roles andresponsibilities, customizing to the culture, and cultivating buy-in.Online.LEL 3201 Organizational Structure, Culture, Politics,and Change 4Students will demonstrate a vision of ethical, cultural sensitivity,social justices, and service to the community. e course presentsa historical, theoretical, and practical application to currentprograms, i.e., community policing, problem focused enforcement,community courts and correction. e student will become familiarwith law enforcement providers, public service providers and othergovernment providers and services. Online.LEL 3202 Introduction to Budgeting and Financialmanagement 3is introductory course addresses the concepts and methodologiesof financial accounting and organizational finance. e courseprovides practical application for comprehending and preparingaccounting statements, reports, and financial budgets. Additionally,the course provides an overview of the financial decision-makingprocess in organizations. Prerequisite: BUS 3180 or Equivalent.Online.LEL 3203 Advanced Budgeting and Financialmanagement 3is advanced course addresses the concepts and methodologies ofmanagerial accounting and financial management. e courseprovides practical application for analyzing the financial conditionof the organization and developing methodologies to improveefficient and effective operation of the organization. Additionally,the course provides a detailed synopsis of financial decision-makingwithin organizations. Prerequisite: LEL 3202. Online.LEL 4100 Introduction to Organizational Problems andIssues in Law Enforcement 4is course provides an introduction and overview of lawenforcement administration. e course will concentrate uponadministration issues, i.e., organizational theory,personnel-selection, training, decision-making, changemanagement, and other organizational issues. Online.will be applied to law enforcement case study. Both primary andsecondary research will be included in the project. Prerequisites:Completion of all required Core and LEL courses. Online.LEGAL STUDIES [PLS] COURSESPLS 3001 Introduction to Law 4is course provides students with an overview of the Americanlegal system and introduces students to various legal fields andtopics. Legal vocabulary and legal writing will be emphasized. iscourse will also provide an overview of the role of paralegals in awork environment while concentrating on the various regulationsand ethical guidelines governing the work of paralegals.PLS 3002 Legal Research 4is course provides an introduction to legal research. It is designedto provide the student with a comprehensive knowledge of researchmaterials and tools including giving the student a workingknowledge of the use of primary and secondary sources withemphasis on research strategies. Students will learn how to locatesources of law, the use of proper citation method, how to Shepardizecase law, and research codes and statutes. is course will also focusheavily on the use of computer-assisted legal research. Prerequisite:PLS 3001.PLS 3003 Legal Writing 4is course is the advanced writing course, reinforcing the art ofanalyzing legal problems, writing clear and concise legalmemoranda and briefs. is course will emphasize the writingcomponent of the paralegal profession by requiring the student toresearch various legal problems and communicate their findings intheir proper written format. Prerequisite: PLS 3002.PLS 3004 Legal Ethics 2is course provides an overview of the legal ethics facing paralegalstoday. is course will extensively cover the ethical rules governingparalegals developed by the American Bar Association inconjunction with the various local and state regulations pertainingto the professional work of paralegals. Emphasis will be placed onthe evaluation of real-life ethical dilemmas encountered byparalegals in the workforce.LEL 4300 Advanced Study of Organizational Problemsand Issues in Law Enforcement 4is course presents an advanced comprehensive managementperspective and overview of contemporary issues and problemsassociated with the criminal justice system. e course provides anin-depth examination of current and vital issues in criminal justice,i.e., current research trends, policy development, implementation,and review, liability issues, personnel matters, as well as politicaland ethical obligations involving social justice. Prerequisite: LEL4100. Online.LEL 4995 Capstone: Law Enforcement LeadershipProject 6is course provides the students the opportunity to integrate andapply learning from their professional studies in a comprehensivemanner. Students will reflect on their personal and professionalgrowth. Ethics, decision-making, and application of course workPLS 3005 Tort Law 4is course will introduce the student to the broad area of civil tortlaw including negligence, intentional torts, strict liability, productliability, and nuisance. Privileges and defenses to various torts willalso be introduced. Students will acquire the knowledge to defineand evaluate tort law to specific factual situations.PLS 3006 Contract Law 4is course is designed to introduce the student to the area ofcontract law. Contract information will be emphasized along withevaluation of contract disputes, discharge of performance andresulting damages, and the various remedies available for breach ofcontract.PLS 3007 Property Law 4is course will provide an overview of real property law. Studentswill be introduced to the various causes of action and defenses62 College of Undergraduate Studies JOHN F. KENNEdy UNIvERSITy