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HMGT 3310 - Career Development in Hospitality Management 3-3
3 hours. Theories of career development to prepare for entry into the workforce. Topics include skill assessment, resume preparation, interview techniques, and professional development.
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HMGT 3320 - Hospitality Marketing and Sales 3-3
3 hours. Introduction of concepts, and systems utilized in the marketing for the Pre-requisite(s): Nohospitality industry. Topics include sales, brand management, customer service, vendor relations, and guest expectations.
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HMGT 4120 - Special Events and Meeting Planning 3-3
4120. Special Events and Meeting Planning. 3 hours. This course will provide students with basic understanding of the management process as it relates to the planning and operations of special events and meetings. This course is designed to develop skills, strategies, knowledge, and understanding of meeting and event planning.
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HMGT 4150 - Current Issues in Hospitality Industry 3-3
3 hours. This course will explore the dynamics and implications of current societal and professional issues and changes in the delivery of hospitality services. The course will examine current trends that impact the profession and help students understand the relevance of these trends in their own professional development. Prerequisite(s): Senior status.
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HMGT 4900 - Special Problems 1 - 3
1-3 hours.
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Human Service Management and Leadership - Undergraduate |
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HSML 1300 - An Introduction to the Helping Profession 3 - 3
TCCNS Number: SOCW 2361
3 hours. An introduction of the human services discipline from a historical, theoretical, systemic and multidisciplinary perspectives.
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HSML 3000 - Human Service in the Nonprofit Sector 3 - 3
3000. Human Service in the Nonprofit Sector. 3 hours. The foundation course for students interested in a career in one of the human service professions. Examination of the philosophy, values, roles and responsibilities of human services and human service workers in today’s society. Examination of personal needs, interests, and potential strengths as a professional human service worker.
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HSML 3100 - Professional Interpersonal Skills 3 - 3
3100. Professional Interpersonal Skills. 3 hours. The course will focus on the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for the application of interpersonal communication and other communication skills including exploration, mutual understanding and taking action in addressing human problem situations. Special emphasis is placed on developing skills of attending, listening and responding in ways that allow the student to engage in a productive helping relationship. Emphasis is also placed on applying effective communication skills in their collaboration with other human service professionals.
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HSML 3600 - Human Behavior I: Micro 3 - 3
3600. Human Behavior I: Micro. 3 hours. The intent of this course to provide knowledge on multi-dimensional development of individuals and the range of social systems in which individuals live. In this class students will explores the study of human behavior by looking across the life course, and incorporating theories of human interaction as a framework for practice decisions. Material presented focuses most specifically on the human life course as it is impacted by multi-dimensional factors. Investigation of developmental theories gives students diverse viewpoints which can help identify leverage points for change. As the semester progresses, students become more adept at recognizing “theory in life and life in theory” in order to make well-reasoned practice decisions. Prerequisite(s): HSML 3000.
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HSML 3700 - Case Management in Human Services 3 - 3
3700. Case Management in Human Services. 3 hours. Case management is an important function of human service providers in both the private and public sectors. The purpose of this course is to prepare students for the demands of case management practice in multiple rehabilitation, healthcare, and business settings. Students will gain both the grounding in theory essential to assist them in conceptualizing cases, and the skills necessary to provide quality services to consumers in professional settings. Students will participate in the exploration of case management procedures to identify and evaluate clients strengths, weaknesses, problems and needs in order to develop an effective plan of action.
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HSML 3850 - Behavioral Addictions 3 - 3
3850. Behavioral Addictions. 3 hours. This course is an examination the biological, psychological, and social aspects of alcoholism, eating disorders, compulsive gambling, and other addictions. Student will learn about the experience of addiction and the importance of reducing harm within the biopsychological framework as both a goal and a process. Aspects of social justice are also explored.
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HSML 4000 - Introduction to Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations 3 - 3
4000. Introduction to Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations. 3 hours. This course is designed to introduce students to the fiscal disciplines of nonprofit organizations. Students will learn basic skills in accounting principles, analyzing financial information, reporting requirements, cash management, and capital budgeting.
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HSML 4100 - Chemical Addictions 3 - 3
4100. Chemical Addictions. 3 hours. This course provides an overview of causes and consequences of chemical addictions as they related to the impact on the individual, family, community and society. Human Service students attain knowledge of the psychological, physiological, and sociological effects of mood altering substances and subsequent challenges. Emphasis is placed on pharmacological effects of tolerance, dependency/withdrawal, cross addiction, and drug interactions. Prerequisite(s): HSML 3000 and HSML 3700. May be taken concurrently with HSML 3100.
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HSML 4120 - Theoretical Approaches to Addiction Treatment 3 - 3
4120. Theoretical Approaches to Addiction Treatment. 3 hours. This course prepares students for the realities of working with clients affected by addictions. Identifying major theories relevant to substance abuse assessment and treatment; defining and explaining techniques relevant to the major theories, students gain the necessary tools needed to competently translate addictions theory into practice. Prerequisite(s): HSML 3000 and HSML 3100. May be taken concurrently with HSML 4100.
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HSML 4150 - Group Processes in Human Services 3 - 3
4150. Group Processes in Human Servics. 3 hours. This course is designed to explore the concepts of group dynamics, group culture, the change process and stages of development. Students will be given the opportunity to practice leadership skills needed to facilitate effective group work in various settings. Students will also learn about the application of group processes and techniques to chemical dependency treatment, issues relevant to at-risk youth, as well as families in crisis. Prerequisite(s): All HSML 3000-level courses are recommended. HSML majors must complete HSML 3600 and HSML 3700.
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HSML 4200 - Grant Proposal Research and Writing 3 - 3
4200. Grant Proposal Research and Writing. 3 hours. This course focuses on the process of writing grants in human services. Students will explore and analyze the various components of a grant, the process of developing and writing grant proposals, how to develop a unified proposal, and research techniques in finding different types of grant funding sources. Prerequisite(s): HSML 3000 and HSML 4350. May be taken concurrently with HSML 4000.
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HSML 4300 - Volunteer Development and Management 3 - 3
4300. Volunteer Development and Management. 3 hours. This course is designed to address the issue of managing volunteers in nonprofit organizations. This course will provide students with an understanding of planning for, facilitating, and creating an organizational culture favorable to volunteer recruitment, training and retention as well as how to work collaboratively in building projects that engage volunteers in meaningful, goal directed work that correlates with the organization’s mission and goals. Prerequisite(s): HSML 3000 and HSML 3100. May be taken concurrently with HSML 4350.
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HSML 4301 - Theories of Peer Recovery and Advocacy 3 - 3
Introduces students to the history, theory, science and practice of the peer recovery approach to working with individuals, families, groups and communities. The discussion of major internal and external elements - historical, political, economic, social and technological - that have affected the adoption of recovery-oriented practice in the human services sector is examined. Prerequisite(s): HSML 3000, HSML 3100, and HSML 3700. May be taken concurrently with HSML 4150.
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HSML 4350 - Community Organizing, Development and Collaboration 3 - 3
4350. Community Organizing, Development and Collaboration. 3 hours. This course explores strategies for community organizing, development and collaboration. Students will learn how to create change in communities by collaboratively building democratic organizations and mobilizing resources for social change. Prerequisite(s): HSML 3000.
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HSML 4400 - Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector 3 - 3
4400. Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector. 3 hours. Overview organizational leadership theory and practice for volunteer managers and community leaders. Students examine and develop a range of skills in a number of interpersonal areas : group dynamics, decision-making, managing differences, and leadership and influence as they pertain to primarily nonprofit organizationsand their ability to lead a volunteer workforce. Students who have received credit for this course as an undergraduate may not retake it for graduate credit. May be taken concurrently with HSML 3000, 3100, and 4300.
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HSML 4500 - Diversity and Social Justice in Human Services 3 - 3
4500. Diversity and Social Justice in Human Services. 3 hours. This course explores cultural, social and psychological differences and similarities among various groups. The dynamics of oppression and the relationship of social justice considerations to the profession for human service practice are examined. This course promotes culturally competent practice for the helping professional. The purpose of this course is to increase human service workers commitment to work towards a nonracist, multi-cultural and egalitarian society. Concepts focused on in this course will include but are not limited to sociopolitical processes, intrapersonal processes, and socio-cultural processes. The implications of these processes for practice in helping professions are discussed. Prerequisite(s): All HSML 3000-level courses are recommended.
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HSML 4525 - Problems of Youth: Prevention and Intervention 3 - 3
4525. Problems of Youth: Prevention and Intervention. 3 hours. This course examines the particular problems of youth and their implications for social service workers delivering services to this population. Topics include youth serving in social institutions of both a preventative and rehabilitative nature and issues related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and their effects. May be taken this course concurrently with HSML 3100 and HSML 3700.
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HSML 4600 - Human Behavior II: Macro 3 - 3
4600. Human Behavior II: Macro. 3 hours. This course explores the interchange between individuals and their social environment. An examination of the role of family, groups, local and global communities in shaping beliefs and attitudes toward social problems for individuals and groups. This foundational knowledge promotes attentiveness to society as an integration of public, private and charitable behaviors and structures—all necessary to prepare an active and engaged community. This course considers human behavior from an empowerment-based perspective evaluating strengths and deficits based on theoretical concepts. Prerequisite(s): HSML 3600, HSML 3000, and and HSML 4500.
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HSML 4620 - Topics in Human Services 3 - 3
4620. Topics in Human Services. 3 hours. This course is the study of various topics in Human Services and issues of concern for non-profit managers. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
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HSML 4650 - Assessment of Behavioral and Chemical Addictions 3 - 3
4650. Assessment of Behavioral and Chemical Addictions. 3 hours. This course examines substance use and abuse. Its goals are to explore how society causes an increased use of substances; and to analyze systems designed to offer prevention and treatment. Special emphasis is placed on various theoretical models and concepts of addictions, and assessment techniques currently used in substance abuse/addiction treatment of adolescents. Guidelines for screening and assessing teens for alcohol abuse and drug abuse problems are discussed as well as assessment for referral and treatment; confidentiality laws; and screening and assessment in juvenile justice settings. Prerequisite(s): HSML 3000, HSML 3100, and HSML 3700.
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HSML 4660 - Intervention Strategies for Behavioral and Chemical Addictions 3 - 3
4660. Intervention Strategies for Behavioral and Chemical Addictions. 3 hours. This course is an examination of prevention and intervention strategies with individuals who are overcoming substance use and abuse. Major theories in prevention and intervention are discussed. This course will also examine the role of mental status, special populations, multicultural and diversity issues in prevention and intervention. Prerequisite(s): HSML 4100 and HSML 4120.
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HSML 4700 - Program Planning and Evaluation 3 - 3
4700. Program Planning and Evaluation. 3 hours. Provides students with basic skills in conceptualizing, designing and planning human service-related programs for and within nonprofit agencies. Program evaluation with emphasis performance outcomes and utilizing assessment results to strengthen program operation is emphasized.
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HSML 4750 - Capstone Course 3 - 3
4750. American Humanics / Capstone Course. 3 hours. Course is designed to crystallize the competencies covered in the HSML degree program and promote critical thinking and effective writing on those topics. Format includes exchange between students and nonprofit professionals on leadership and management issues to : expand individual competencies, build leadership confidence, and affirm learning acquired during the program. Serves as a final preparation for internship / employment in a non-profit agency. Satisfies one of the course requirements for students pursuing American Humanics certification. Prerequisite(s): permission of the Human Services Coordinator.
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HSML 4850 - Human Service Internship 3 - 3
4850. Human Service Internship. 3 hours. Supervised work in a community agency that is directly related to the student’s career and specialization interests. Designed to integrate theory and practice in human services and prepare students for practical application of skills, knowledge and philosophy in a supervised setting. Students must meet individual employers’ requirements and obtain consent of Human Services program director. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Internship Coordinator.
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HSML 4851 - Human Services Internship II 3 - 3
4851. Human Services Internship II. 3 hours. Provides experience in a supervised non-profit organization setting aimed at the integration of theory and practice and skills relevant to career development and enhancing employability skills in a human services setting. Requires completion of a minimum of 150 clock hours within the practicum setting plus attendance at weekly integrative seminars. Prerequisite(s): HSML 4850 and 18 additional hours of human services course work.
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HSML 4900 - Special Problems 1 - 3
4900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours. Special problems may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): HSML major and consent of instructor.
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Kinesiology - Undergraduate |
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KINE 2900 - Special Problems 1 - 3
2900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each. Individual study designed in consultation with instructor. Prerequisite(s): consent of department.
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KINE 3550 - Pedagogical Skills, Strategies, and Management in Physical Education and Movement for Children 3 - 3
3550. Pedagogical Skills, Strategies, and Management in Physical Education and Movement for Children. 3 hours (2;1) Effective use of communication and pedagogical skills and strategies to enhance student engagement and learning. Course focuses on developmentally appropriate physical education at the EC-6 level, highlighting movement education theory and application. Candidates are provided with opportunities to learn and implement effective demonstrations, explanations, and instructional cues and prompts, linking physical activity concepts to appropriate learning experiences. Candidates are afforded both peer teaching and field based applications of content.
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KINE 3551 - Physical and Health Literacy 3 - 3
3 hours. Integrated health and movement for preparing to teach in grades EC-6.
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KINE 4500 - Pedagogical Skills, Strategies, and Management in Secondary Physical Education 3 - 3
3560. Pedagogical Skills, Strategies, and Management in Secondary Physical Education. 3 hours. (2;1) Candidates will develop a sound understanding related to progression in fundamental movements and skills across all developmental levels, leading to instructionally suitable and developmentally appropriate activities for all students. Candidates will also acquire a thorough understanding and application of the games analysis model. Content includes lesson and unit plan design and implementation, class observation and teaching assessment, service learning experience, achievement motivation theories, and advanced technology implementation in various physical activity settings. Candidates are afforded both peer teaching and field based application of content.
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Language - Undergraduate |
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LANG 2040 - Intermediate Language 3 - 3
2040. Intermediate Language. 3 hours. Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings. Prerequisite(s): foreign language course 1020 in same language, or equivalent.
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LANG 2050 - Intermediate Language 3 - 3
2050. Intermediate Language. 3 hours. Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings. Prerequisite(s): foreign language course 2040 in same language, or equivalent.
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LANG 2900 - Special Problems 1 - 4
2900. Special Problems. 1-4 hours.
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Law |
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LAW 7V01 - Study Abroad Credit 3 - 12
7v01. 3-12 hours. Credit hours granted for equivalent work completed at an approved study abroad program.
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LAW 7V02 - Independent Study in Legal Education 1 - 12
7v02. 1-12 hours. Individual research and writing conducted under the guidance of a faculty member, resulting in the development of a major paper.
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LAW 7V12 - International Law 1 - 2
7v12. 1-2 hours. Provides an introduction to public international law, including treaties; laws of the sea, air, and space; human rights; and international dispute resolution.
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LAW 7V15 - Consumer Law 1 - 2
7v15. 1-2 hours. This course is designed to provide an introduction to consumer rights against creditors, including rights granted under the Texas Debt Collection Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
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LAW 7V16 - Health Care Law 2 - 3
7v16. 2-3 hours. Survey of and introduction to health care law, including legal issues relating to health care delivery, health care organizations, health care insurance, statutory and common law obligations of health care providers and professionals.
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LAW 7V20 - Insurance Law 1 - 2
7v20. 1-2 hours. Covering the principles of insurance law, including indemnity, recovery, and government regulation.
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LAW 7V30 - Special Topics in Legal Education 1 - 9
7v30. 1-9 hours. Focused study in an identified area of law. Content will vary and course may be repeated if the material is not duplicated.
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LAW 7V91 - Practicum 2 - 3
7v91. 2-3 hours. Course designed primarily around one or more problems or cases that involve advanced understanding in one or more doctrinal areas. Students will engage in activities and experiences similar to those engaged in by lawyers faced with such problems or cases. Topics vary by semester but examples include: health law, general counseling, lawyering, environmental law, juvenile advocacy, elder law, urban and regional development, real estate transactions, and business disputes.
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LAW 7V93 - Clinic 1 - 6
7v93. 1-6 hours. Representation of clients under the supervision of a faculty member. Clinics include classroom sessions, assignments on cases, and meetings with faculty member. Prerequisite(s): 1L classes and other courses as specified in the particular clinic listing.
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LAW 7V98 - Independent Study 1 - 12
7v98. 1-12 hours. Concentrated study under supervision of faculty member, on a topic representing advanced work that builds on existing coursework and that is not covered in another course. Generally open only to students who have completed 58 course hours. Requires a sponsoring faculty member and approval of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and at least 70 documented hours of study for 1 hour of credit. Graded pass-fail.
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LAW 7097 - Community Engagement 0 - 0
7097. 0 hours. The community engagement program places students with various non-profit organizations throughout the legal community, providing students with the opportunity to develop professional connections, give back to the community, and gain valuable legal experience. Required.
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LAW 7098 - Legal Analysis for the Texas Bar I 0 - 0
7098. 0 hours. This course is designed to provide a basic introduction to the skills and topics covered on the Texas bar exam, with a focus on developing the skills necessary to succeed on essays, the multistate performance test, and multiple choice questions.
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LAW 7099 - Louis A Bedford Jr Mentorship Program 0 - 0
7099. 0 hours. The Louis a. Bedford Jr. Mentorship program provides students with opportunities to interact with practicing attorneys, begin to develop their professional networks, and gain insight into the Dallas legal market. Required.
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LAW 7100 - Fundamentals of Being a Lawyer 1 - 1
7100. 1 hour. Introduces students to the UNT Dallas College of Law and its curriculum, and introduces concepts and skills that will be important throughout the study of law, including introduction to law as a profession, introduction to the court systems in Dallas, anatomy of a trial and anatomy of a deal, methods of effective studying and learning in law school, and interactions and interviews with lawyers relating to legal education and the practice of law. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department. Required.
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LAW 7101 - Principles of Accounting and Finance for Lawyers 1 - 1
7101. 1 hour. Focuses on the core accounting and finance principles that lawyers encounter across many areas of practice. Core goals are being able to read, interpret, and use basic financial statements, and understanding and applying basic principles of valuation. Prerequisite(s): For both full-time and part-time students, completion of all courses taken in their first year. Required. Students may place out of this class by demonstrating proficiency through other coursework at the graduate or undergraduate level or through other methods established by the College of Law. See details for satisfying the Principles of Accounting and Finance for Lawyers requirement.
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LAW 7102 - Immigration Law I 1 - 1
7102. 1 hour. This course is designed to help students learn and understand general immigration law concepts. Students will gain a foundational knowledge of immigration law and its application in the real world.
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LAW 7103 - Oil and Gas I 1 - 1
7103. 1 hour. This course will provide an introduction to basic ownership concepts with regard to oil and gas mineral interests, development, and leasing transactions.
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LAW 7104 - Legal Methods 1 - 1
7104. 1 hour. This course focuses on the skills fundamental to success in law school, including the process of identifying legal issues posed by a problem, identifying and articulating relevant rules of law applicable to a problem, applying rules of law to a problem, and reaching evaluative conclusions about the problem in light of the legal analysis. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department. Required.
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LAW 7105 - Income Tax I 1 - 1
7105. 1 hour. The course is intended to provide a basic understanding of federal tax concepts, preparing students to spot issues, do basic tax planning, and know when to consult with a specialist. The course will use basic arithmetic, for which a calculator may be used, but will not require higher math skills.
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LAW 7106 - Legal Skills and Analysis 1 - 1
7106. 1 hour. The purpose of this course is to reinforce and continue to develop core knowledge and fundamental skills for academic success in law school. Required.
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LAW 7107 - Environmental Law I 1 - 1
7107. 1 hour. This course is designed to provide a broad overview of state and federal laws and regulations relating to environmental protections, pollution, and land use.
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LAW 7108 - Advanced Legal Research 1 - 1
7108. 1 hour. The purpose of this course is to build upon the knowledge acquired in the first year Legal Writing and Research. Students have the opportunity to gain greater depth in their working knowledge of legal research methods, keeping cost effectiveness at the forefront. The course will review primary and secondary sources and will explorer, among other sources, subject-specific secondary sources, practice materials, legislative history, historical resources, and more administrative materials. Students will be introduced in greater depth to alternative resources. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to evaluate research options and make choices that best suit a particular legal research situation. Prerequisite(s): LAW 7210 or 7211.
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LAW 7110 - Criminal Law Topics 1 - 1
7110. 1 hour. Course designed to provide advanced coverage by focusing on a narrow topic within a broader area. This course may be repeated if the covered topic has changed. Examples of topics that may be covered in this course include white collar crimes, juvenile law, and post-conviction litigation.
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LAW 7111 - Dispute Resolution Topics 1 - 1
7111. 1 hour. Course designed to provide advanced coverage by focusing on a narrow topic within a broader area. This course may be repeated if the covered topic has changed. Examples of topics that may be covered in this course include mediation, negotiation techniques, and arbitration.
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LAW 7112 - Public Law Topics 1 - 1
7112. 1 hour. Course designed to provide advanced coverage by focusing on a narrow topic within a broader area. This course may be repeated if the covered topic has changed. Examples of topics that may be covered in this course include poverty law, non-profit law, and education law.
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LAW 7115 - Family Law Topics 1 - 1
7115. 1 hour. Course designed to provide advanced coverage by focusing on a narrow topic within a broader area. This course may be repeated if the covered topic has changed. Examples of topics that may be covered in this course include marital property, child support proceedings, and custody hearings.
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LAW 7116 - Health Care Law Topics 1 - 1
7116. 1 hour. Course designed to provide advanced coverage by focusing on a narrow topic within a broader area. This course may be repeated if the covered topic has changed. Examples of topics that may be covered in this course include bioethics, practitioner liability, and access to health care.
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LAW 7120 - The Trial Process 1 - 1
7120. 1 hour. An introductory course that will examine the importance of jury trials to the development of law, the role of the attorney in the trial presentation, the role of a jury in a trial, and the stages of a trial.
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LAW 7121 - Transactional and Business Topics 1 - 1
7121. 1 hour. Course designed to provide advanced coverage by focusing on a narrow topic within a broader area. This course may be repeated if the covered topic has changed. Examples of topics that may be covered in this course include international business transactions, corporate and partnership taxation, and real estate law.
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LAW 7122 - Trial Advocacy Topics 1 - 1
7122. 1 hour. Course designed to provide advanced coverage by focusing on a narrow topic within a broader area. This course may be repeated if the covered topic has changed. Examples of topics that may be covered in this course include expert witnesses, exhibits, and cross examination.
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LAW 7125 - Intellectual Property Law I 1 - 1
7125. 1 hour. Provides a basic introduction to intellectual property, including an overview of patent, trademark, trade secret, and copyright law.
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LAW 7126 - Law and Technology 1 - 1
7126. 1 hour. This course will explore how law and technology intersect, surveying areas where technology has impacted the law, covering the resulting changes to the law, and examining ethical issues related to attorney technology competence.
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LAW 7134 - Employment Law I 1 - 1
7134. 1 hour. This course is designed to provide a broad overview of the rights and limitations relating to the employer-employee relationship.
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LAW 7146 - Health Care Law I 1 - 1
7146. 1 hour. This course is an introduction to the fundamental laws and regulations governing the American healthcare system. Specifically, the course addresses major laws and regulations that govern the structure of, financing of, and legal obligations within the healthcare system.
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LAW 7198 - Legal Analysis for the Texas Bar II 1 - 1
7198. 1 hour. This course is designed to simulate the Texas bar exam and provide students with feedback on the skills necessary to succeed on the bar.
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LAW 7201 - Teaching Fellows 2 - 2
7201. 2 hours. Teaching fellows develop writing skills by assisting with first year legal writing classes. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment is by application only. This course satisfies the major writing requirement.
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LAW 7202 - Oil and Gas II 2 - 2
7202. 2 hours. This course will build on the introduction provided in Oil and Gas I, focusing on more advanced issues in mineral interests, development, leasing transactions, and litigation. Prerequisite(s): LAW 7103.
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LAW 7203 - Civil Procedure II 2 - 2
7203. 2 hours. Continues study of the fundamental procedural doctrines and rules governing civil lawsuits, with an emphasis on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Focuses on pleadings, motions, and processes relating to pre-trial, trial, post-trial, appeal, joinder of parties, and class actions. Prerequisite(s): LAW 7302. Required.
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LAW 7204 - The Profession and Practice of Law 2 - 2
7204. 2 hours. Introduction to the role and history of lawyers and law in society, areas of law practice, types of firms, and the role of personal and professional values in the practice of law. Note: This course consists of two one-hour segments for the part-time program. Required.
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LAW 7205 - Texas Civil Procedure 2 - 2
7205. 2 hours. Study of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure focusing on pretrial and trial practice and the differences between federal and state procedures. Prerequisite(s): LAW 7302 and 7203. Required.
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LAW 7206 - Texas Criminal Procedure 2 - 2
7206. 2 hours. Study of how the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure is implemented in Texas criminal prosecutions from arrest through trial proceedings. Prerequisite(s): LAW 7310. Required.
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LAW 7207 - Texas Appellate Procedure 2 - 2
7207. 2 hours. Study of civil and criminal appeals to include interlocutory appeals and mandamus. Contains an advocacy component. Prerequisite(s): LAW 7205 and 7206. Required.
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LAW 7208 - Advanced Legal Writing: Teaching Fellows 2 - 2
7208. 2 hours. Teaching fellows develop writing skills by assisting with first year legal writing classes. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment is by application only. This course satisfies the major writing requirement.
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LAW 7210 - Legal Writing II 2 - 2
7210. 2 hours. Building on Legal Writing I, continues to focus on understanding and practicing effective legal writing. As with the first semester, the course will include multiple writings, and also will include preparation of a brief in connection with a summary judgment motion. Prerequisite(s): LAW 7301. Required.
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LAW 7211 - Legal Research 2 - 2
7211. 2 hours. Focusing on bibliographic instruction and application of research skills. Students will learn the various legal resources available to them and will develop the skills necessary to find, evaluate, and use those sources to assist clients. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department. Required.
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LAW 7212 - Immigration Law II 2 - 2
7212. 2 hours. This course builds on the foundations established in Immigration Law I, providing students with the opportunity for more advanced study in the letter and effects of immigration law in the United States. Prerequisite(s): LAW 7102.
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LAW 7213 - Property I 2 - 2
7213. 2 hours. Introduction to the fundamental principles and doctrines relating to the law of property, including defining rights in property, interests in real property and personal property, transfer of property interests, private and public limitations on the use of real property, and the landlord-tenant relationship. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department. Required.
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LAW 7215 - Income Tax II 2 - 2
7215. 2 hours. This course is intended to provide more advanced study in income tax, building on the principles encountered in Income Tax I. Prerequisite(s): LAW 7105.
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LAW 7220 - Courtroom Advocacy Skills 2 - 2
7220. 2 hours. This is a performance course designed to introduce students to the skills used in courtroom presentations, focusing on the conduct of a jury trial. Prerequisite(s): Completion or concurrent enrollment in LAW 7120.
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LAW 7221 - Effective Oral Communication 2 - 2
7221. 2 hours. Focuses on understanding and gaining proficiency in effective oral communication in the range of situations in which lawyers must communicate verbally. Includes extensive performance and simulation. Required.
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LAW 7225 - Intellectual Property Law II 2 - 2
7225. 2 hours. Builds on the fundamental principles introduced in Intellectual Property Law I, providing more advanced study in one or more area of intellectual property law. Prerequisite(s): LAW 7125.
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LAW 7234 - Employment Law II 2 - 2
7234. 2 hours. This course is designed to provide advanced study in the laws governing the employer-employee relationship and may discuss topics such as at-will employment, whistleblowing, labor unions, and discrimination.
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LAW 7246 - Health Care Law II 2 - 2
7246. 2 hours. This course builds on the fundamentals established in Health Care Law I, providing an opportunity for more advanced study in the laws and regulations impacting the American healthcare system. Prerequisite(s): LAW 7146.
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LAW 7288 - Externship Seminar 2 - 2
7288. 2 hours. This seminar is a two credit course that is required for students in the first semester of an externship placement. The course will focus on optimizing the educational and instructional opportunities in a field placement. The seminar complements the field placement by engaging students in structured lessons focused on learning by doing, learning from supervision, skill development, ethical issues in practice, and other related topics.
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LAW 7294 - Capstone I 2 - 2
7294. 2 hours. This course is designed to provide a basic introduction to the skills and topics covered on the Texas Bar Exam, with a focus on developing the skills necessary to succeed on essays, the Multistate Performance Test, and multiple choice questions.
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LAW 7298 - Legal Analysis for the Texas Bar III 2 - 2
7298. 2 hours. This course will provide advanced instruction in bar-related skills and substantive topics. Skills will include writing essays and answering multiple choice questions, and topics will include consumer law, guardianship, and oil and gas.
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LAW 7301 - Legal Writing I 3 - 3
7301. 3 hours. Study of civil liability for wrongfully inflicted harm to persons and property, with an emphasis on intentional torts and negligence. Core goals include understanding and applying the history, policies, and practice implications of tort law; intentional tort doctrines including battery, assault, and false imprisonment, as well as defenses to these; negligence; damages; and comparative fault in multi-theory and multi-party actions. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department. Required.
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LAW 7302 - Civil Procedure I 3 - 3
7302. 3 hours. Study of the fundamental procedural doctrines and rules governing civil lawsuits, with an emphasis on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Focuses on the right to bring claims, personal jurisdiction, subject matter jurisdiction, and venue. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department. Required.
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LAW 7306 - Tort Law Practicum 3 - 3
7306. 3 hours. Course designed primarily around one or more problems or cases that involve advanced understanding in one or more doctrinal areas. Students will engage in activities and experiences similar to those engaged in by lawyers faced with such problems or cases. The problems and cases in this course will focus on advanced tort law concepts.
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LAW 7308 - Legal Writing and Research I 3 - 3
7308. 3 hours. Focuses on understanding and practicing effective legal writing, through frequent writing exercises and for a range of audiences. Core goals include understanding and applying the following: sources and hierarchies of legal authority; reading and interpreting cases and statutes (also emphasized in other first-year courses); the process of legal analysis (also emphasized in other first-year courses); synthesizing rules from cases, statutes, or both; distinctive features of effective legal writing. The course will include a basic introduction to legal research, with more intensive focus to come in the following semester. Required.
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LAW 7309 - Legal Writing and Research II 3 - 3
7309. 3 hours. Building on Legal Writing and Research I, continues to focus on understanding and practicing effective legal writing, and includes greater emphasis than the first semester on effective research, including defining a research plan and carrying it out. As with the first semester, the course will include multiple writings, and also will include preparation of a brief in connection with a summary judgment motion. Prerequisite(s): LAW 7308. Required.
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LAW 7310 - Criminal Law 3 - 3
7310. 3 hours. Study of the fundamental legal principles, doctrines, and processes relating to criminal law, including the states authority to define crimes, standards for criminal liability, defenses, and processes for enforcement. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department. Required.
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