Program Outcomes

Programs of Study

Legal Studies, Law Enforcement- Associate in Science (LENF)

Upon completion of the program, students are expected to know and be able to:

• write clear, effective, and conventional English in the preparation of written assignments so that students will be capable of maintaining proper notes and proper written reports in the performance of their future jobs.
• apply critical thinking skills in the reading and interpretation of legal materials (statutes, court decisions).
• understand the legal concepts and terminology in substantive area of criminal law.
• have a basic knowledge of procedural rules and evidentiary rules and understand the relationship between procedural rules and substantive law.
• demonstrate a solid grasp of constitutional law principles as they relate to law enforcement, and in particular search & seizure law, the law on confessions, and the law on assistance of counsel.
• have a thorough knowledge of crime scene investigation and demonstrate a knowledge of forensics by law enforcement agencies used in criminal investigations.

Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies- Associate in Science (PALG)

(This Program is currently suspended and not accepting new students)

Upon completion of the program, students are expected to know and be able to:

• write clear, effective, and conventional English in the preparation of memorandums, briefs, substantive legal documents, and litigation documents.
• apply critical thinking skills in the reading and interpretation of legal materials (statutes, court decisions, legal documents, litigation documents).
• understand the legal concepts and terminology in substantive areas of the law studied (contracts, property, estates, torts, business organizations).
• have a basic knowledge of procedural rules in both the civil and criminal areas of the law and understand the relationship between procedural rules and substantive law.
• draft appropriate documents needed by a lawyer or law firm in civil litigation matters including pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• conduct research on legal topics and questions using primary legal materials (constitutions, statutes, court decisions, and regulations).