General Catalog - John F. Kennedy University

School of ManagementCDV 5810 Planning, Conducting,and _____________________________________________________________________Evaluating Workshops 3Theories and methods of teaching and training adults. Studentsare taught how to design workshop materials and write workshopgoals and objectives and are introduced to marketing techniquesand assessment models. The design of a workshop is undertakenas a class project.CDV _____________________________________________________________________5900 Topics in Career Development 1–3These one-day workshops explore theories and applications ofcareer development. Topics vary according to student interest andhave included managing career change, special populations, andthe integration of career and personal counseling.School ofManagementCDV _____________________________________________________________________5991 Research in Career Development 2Focuses on career development research, aiding students inproposal development, and in building their skill base. Includesa process of framing a research question, developing a proposal,and gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing information andcommunicating results. Students will be able to develop their ownarea of interest and will be encouraged to explore new frontiers incareer development through theoretical and practical application.CDV _____________________________________________________________________5992 Proposal Research and Evaluation 2Students develop a written proposal based on research for a finalproject of their choice. Helps students formulate a statement ofintent for CDV 5993. The proposal must be completed prior toregistering for CDV 5993. Prerequisite: CDV 5991.CDV _____________________________________________________________________5993 Project Development and Evaluation 2This final project completes the program in career development.Students design, implement, and evaluate an original project thatresults in a service or instrument contributing to the career developmentfield. Prerequisite: CDV 5992.CDV 5995 Independent Studyin _____________________________________________________________________Career Development 1–6To be arranged with consent of instructor and approval of thedean. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic.Non-Credit WorkshopsCDV _____________________________________________________________________9000 Program Orientation Workshop 0Orientation to the university and School of Management policiesand procedures; plan student program and introduce concept ofcompetencies and building a portfolio. Field study students will besent a packet to read and discuss with program chair. Complete infirst quarter.CDV _____________________________________________________________________9001 Core Competency Evaluation Workshop 0Determine student’s progress in acquiring required competencies,and set new learning goals, and establish plans for external fieldwork,final project, and post graduation. Field studies studentsmust meet with program chair during their summer residency.All students must complete this workshop before enrolling inCDV 5700.CDV _____________________________________________________________________9002 Final Evaluation Workshop 0Assessment of learned competencies and skills; submission of finalportfolio. Field studies students may complete through discussionwith the program chair. Complete the last quarter of enrollmentbefore graduation.Paralegal Studies [PLS] CoursesPLS _____________________________________________________________________3001 Introduction to Law/Paralegal Studies 3This course provides students with an overview of the Americanlegal system and introduces students to various legal fields andtopics. Legal vocabulary will be emphasized. This course will alsoprovide an overview of the role of paralegals in a work environmentwhile concentrating on the various regulations and ethicalguidelines governing the work of paralegals.PLS _____________________________________________________________________3002 Legal Research and Writing I 3This course provides an introduction to legal research. It isdesigned to provide the student with a comprehensive knowledgeof research materials and tools including giving the studenta working knowledge of the use of primary and secondary sourceswith emphasis on research strategies. Students learn how to locatesources of law, the use of proper citation method, how to Shepardizecase law, and research codes and statutes. This course willalso focus heavily on the use of computer-assisted legal research.PLS _____________________________________________________________________3003 Legal Research and Writing II 3This course follows Legal Research and Writing I and introducesthe student to the art of analyzing legal problems, writing clear andconcise legal memoranda and briefs. This course will emphasizethe writing component of the paralegal profession by requiring thestudent to research various legal problems and communicate theirfindings in their proper written format. Prerequisite: PLS 3002.92 School of Management John F. Kennedy University