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  • PLG 243: Bankruptcy Law

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This specialized paralegal course focuses on what the paralegal needs to know about bankruptcy. Emphasis is on the preparation of the various forms required in the processing of the different types of bankruptcy cases. Emphasis is also on learning the terminology applicable and unique to bankruptcy law. Prerequisite:    (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • PLG 244: Labor & Employment Law

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course focuses on the identification and application of laws regulating the interactions among employers, employees, and labor organizations representing employees. Emphasis is on the paralegal's role in labor contract negotiations, administrative and alternative dispute resolution proceedings concerning labor disputes, and the civil litigation process that arises from such disputes in both federal and state courts. Prerequisite:    (MAT 050 and ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075)) or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • PLG 246: Elder Law

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course will cover various aspects of law that have particular application to the elderly client. The course is designed to familiarize the student with the practical and theoretical aspects of elder law. As more and more Americans age, legislators, jurists, and other legal professionals have to address the social and legal needs of the elderly including healthcare, employment, housing, guardianship, and elder abuse problems. Prerequisite:    (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • POL 110: Intro Polit Sci

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course explores the fundamental concepts in the discipline of political science and the philosophical foundation of the American system of governments. Prerequisite:    (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • POL 120: American National Government

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    American Government introduces students to the concepts, functions, and structures of the United States government. It undertakes an analysis of the U. S. national political system with a focus on the role of individuals in the governmental process, and the nature of the interactions that take place among the various branches and levels of government. Analysis will be made of civil rights and liberties that has maintained America as the most culturally diverse country in the world. Prerequisite:    (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • POL 130: American State and Local Government

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    An analytical study of the powers, process and problems of American state, county and local governments. Careful consideration of the nature of political, legislative, administrative and judicial organization at the state, county and city level will be given. NOTE: Prerequisites: Students are encouraged to participate in civil, political and community activities in a democratic society. Prerequisite:    New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript
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  • POL 140: American Presidency

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is designed to encourage, enhance and heighten student participation in our democratic society. American Presidency introduces students to the concepts, functions, and structures of the United States Constitution. It undertakes an analysis of the U. S. Presidents and their exercise of power, historically and in the present. Prerequisite:    New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript
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  • POL 200: World Affairs

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course deals with the theory and practice of international relations. Prerequisite:    (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • POL 210: Principles of Public Administration

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    The general principles and theories of administration are analyzed and related to the management of public business. Prerequisite:    New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript
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  • POL 211: Modern Political Theory

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    The goal of Modern Political Theory is to examine the origin, purpose and role of current political thought and action. The European Renaissance in the 16th century to the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, produced a philosophical movement in Western thought, referred to as ''modernity" that evolved from and coincides with the expansion of capitalism and imperialism. This class will expand on the modern classification and include contemporary thinkers, African descendants, and women through Feminist thought. Class discussions will challenge many presumptions about political life. In addition,the exploration of the major tenets of identifiable theorists will be applied to current societal thinking and actions. Prerequisite:    POL 120
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