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English Composition 1

This course is designed for learners to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research, and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents.

Supervision

In Supervision, the learner applies the skills and tools necessary to perform the functions of a frontline leader. Each learner will demonstrate the application of strategies and transition to a contemporary supervisory role, including day-to- day operations, analysis, delegation, controlling, staffing, leadership, problem-solving, team skills, motivation, and training.

Leadership Development

In Leadership Development, the learner applies the skills and tools necessary to fulfill his/her role as a modern leader. Each learner will demonstrate the application of: evaluating leadership effectiveness and organization requirements, using individual and group motivation strategies, implementing mission and goals, observing ethical behavior, developing personal leadership style and adaptation, understanding the impact of power, facilitating employee development, coaching, managing change, and resolving conflict effectively.

Gateway to Success

In this course, students explore the Gateway Technical College community. They examine college resources and services, investigate skills that lead to academic success, and identify strategies for achieving educational and personal goals.

Trial Prep/E-Discovery & Legal Tools

In this course, students examine the process of electronic discovery (e-discovery) as a digital investigation procedure to facilitate search for key information. They explore the process of recovering, searching, organizing, and analyzing data stored on computers and other digital storage devices. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to apply electronic discovery tools to support case management and trial preparation.

Ethics in the Legal Profession

In this course, students explore legal ethics and the obligations of paralegals. They examine the regulation of attorney and paralegal conduct, confidentiality, unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, client management, disciplinary procedures, and malpractice. Students analyze strategies for identifying and resolving ethical problems. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to explain professional responsibility and apply ethical rules in making decisions.

Immigration/International Law

In this course, students analyze international law and the immigration court system. They examine international courts and treaties and characterize individual human rights recognized internationally. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to explain the process for acquiring US citizenship and the process for obtaining work and student visas.