The Legal Studies program at Atlanta University of Georgia is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and its impact on society. Students explore legal prin...
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Legal studies
The Legal Studies program at Atlanta University of Georgia is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and its impact on society. Students explore legal principles, case analysis, and the foundations of law. They gain insights into various areas of law, including constitutional, criminal, and civil law. Graduates are well-prepared to work in legal research, paralegal roles, legal administration, and related fields. They play a crucial role in supporting legal professionals and ensuring the proper functioning of the legal system.
4 Year (Self-Paced) Program
High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education
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10 courses in this module
The course explores philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical per...
The course explores philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical perspective on visual arts, music, and literature. Topics include myth, literature, art, music, television, cinema, and the theater. Also discussed are provocative issues in the humanities - religion, morality, happiness, death, freedom, and controversies in the arts.
Social and Cultural Geography considers why geography matters to the analysis and understanding soci...
Social and Cultural Geography considers why geography matters to the analysis and understanding social relations, cultural identity and social inequality. Course examines how social life is structured at a variety of scales with respect to ethnicity, industries, services, urban patterns, and resources of world as a whole.
English Composition provides you with rhetorical foundations that prepare them for academic and prof...
English Composition provides you with rhetorical foundations that prepare them for academic and professional writing. You will learn the strategies and processes that successful writers employ as you work to accomplish specific purposes. You will develop skills in writing unified, coherent, well-developed essays using correct grammar and effective sentence structure.
College Algebra provides an overview of the fundamental concepts of algebra: an understanding of the...
College Algebra provides an overview of the fundamental concepts of algebra: an understanding of the general concepts of relation and function; and the ability to solve practical problems using algebra.
World Religions course offers the broadest coverage of world religions as they exist today; helping...
World Religions course offers the broadest coverage of world religions as they exist today; helping you understand the ideology behind the many religions that strive today. While it is impossible to cover all religions, it does cover those of the vast majority of people.
Evenly balanced between theory and applications, this course shows you how to establish an ethical t...
Evenly balanced between theory and applications, this course shows you how to establish an ethical theory and how to apply it to a range of specific moral issues. This course examines ethical problems in such areas as mercy killing, personal relations, business, sexuality, medicine, and the environment.
This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the rela...
This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of design principles to various art forms including but not limited to sculpture, painting, and architecture. Upon completion, you should be able to identify and analyze a variety of artistic styles, periods, and media.
This course provides the mathematical foundation for an introductory calculus course. In addition to...
This course provides the mathematical foundation for an introductory calculus course. In addition to a brief review of basic algebra, the course covers equations and inequalities; functions, models, and graphs; polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; trigonometric functions; and trigonometric identities and equations.
This course is an introductory study of the human body, including the basic structure and function o...
This course is an introductory study of the human body, including the basic structure and function of the major organ systems (nervous, endocrine, circulatory, reproductive, etc.) and the effects of diet, exercise, stress and environmental change on human health.
World History course present the big picture, to facilitate comparison and assessment of change, and...
World History course present the big picture, to facilitate comparison and assessment of change, and to highlight major developments in world's history. This course emphasizes the global interactions of major civilizations so that you can compare and assess changes in the patterns of interaction and the impact of global forces.
8 courses in this module
The intent is to provide not only an overview of the legal principles in a variety of areas of the l...
The intent is to provide not only an overview of the legal principles in a variety of areas of the law, but also to give a practical introduction to the kinds of duties and responsibilities that a paralegal may face in the workplace.
This course presents straightforward upbeat approach to develop an understanding of professional res...
This course presents straightforward upbeat approach to develop an understanding of professional responsibility in the field of law. Common everyday ethical issues in the real world of law are discussed in conversational style designed to make concepts more accessible and interesting for you.
Using a hands-on approach, this course provides you with an easy and comfortable way to learn about...
Using a hands-on approach, this course provides you with an easy and comfortable way to learn about processes, materials, and environment of legal research. It contains an introductory overview of law library collection, allows you to conduct research without visiting an actual library, and explains many methods of legal research.
This course provides you with knowledge and tools needed to research and analyze a legal problem and...
This course provides you with knowledge and tools needed to research and analyze a legal problem and to communicate the results in different types of legal memoranda by integrating basics of legal research, analysis and writing. It leads you through legal process and explains legal terminology in margins.
This course builds the procedural knowledge and real-world skills needed for today’s paralegal. It p...
This course builds the procedural knowledge and real-world skills needed for today’s paralegal. It places an emphasis on profession and skills. Places an emphasis on basic foundations including: developing critical thinking and procedural skills; learning about technology applications in law office; and understanding how to handle ethical situations in workplace.
This course examines systems of law, police, courts, and corrections by using diversity in legal sys...
This course examines systems of law, police, courts, and corrections by using diversity in legal systems around the world. The course’s organization helps you understand various ways policing, adjudication, and corrections systems can be organized. It discusses how various countries have organized police, courts, and corrections agencies.
This course presents basic legal concepts and the various fields of the law and outlines the prepara...
This course presents basic legal concepts and the various fields of the law and outlines the preparation of documents commonly used in these fields. It provides the information needed to select documents appropriate for a particular situation, identify the information necessary to complete the documents, and prepare the documents correctly.
This course gives you the sense of being in courthouse-of what it is like to work in and be a part o...
This course gives you the sense of being in courthouse-of what it is like to work in and be a part of system. This concept of courthouse "players" illustrates each person's important role in bringing a case through court process. The course highlights court's importance and impact on society.
6 courses in this module
Primary objective of this course is to make you understand the field of paralegals. Career of a para...
Primary objective of this course is to make you understand the field of paralegals. Career of a paralegal, the court system, legal ethics, typical paralegal functions in law firms, legal research and writing, interviewing clients and witnesses, and using computers in practice of law are the highlights of this course.
This course provides a step-by-step overview of essential legal principles associated with each phas...
This course provides a step-by-step overview of essential legal principles associated with each phase of operating a business; from inception to dissolution. Knowledge of the legal principles behind the making of contracts, fundamentals of employment law, is essential for you Understanding intellectual property rights will help build and protect businesses.
This course builds a strong foundation in technology concepts, applications and vocabulary so you ar...
This course builds a strong foundation in technology concepts, applications and vocabulary so you are prepared to work effectively in today’s law office. It describes basic computer concepts as well as more complex skills and software programs with coverage and assignments for Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and more.
Using short, easy-to-read topics, this course focuses on the procedural as well as substantive aspec...
Using short, easy-to-read topics, this course focuses on the procedural as well as substantive aspects of contract law and the Uniform Commercial Code. It teaches essential elements of a contract and gives examples for analysis, formation and discharge of a Sales Agreement.
This course guides you through three basic criteria: History of the American Criminal Law System, Cr...
This course guides you through three basic criteria: History of the American Criminal Law System, Criminal Procedure, and coverage of specific crimes and common defenses to those crimes. By addressing fundamentals of criminal law history, Constitution, and even how media coverage affects criminal proceedings, you'll explore law in their jurisdiction.
This course presents a comprehensive reference to the laws of the U.S. Constitution in a compact, us...
This course presents a comprehensive reference to the laws of the U.S. Constitution in a compact, useful format. This course highlights the features of legal system, the criminal justice system, and substantive civil law. You will learn the legal issues and aspects of legal research.
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High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education
144 Hours credit hours
4 Year (Self-Paced) Program
24 total courses in the program
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