School of Continuing Studies: Special Programs
2008-2009 Academic Year
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PRLW 101 Understanding the Law (3)
Students will explore the interplay between America's legal system and our social
structure. This includes a detailed analysis and discussion of the development of
social, economic, and political relationships and how the legal system affects and
imposes upon those relationships. The students will also study and discuss the
functions of the federal and state court systems and their accessibility and
availability to citizens of varying socioeconomic means. (Satisfies social science
requirement for School of Continuing Studies majors.)
PRLW 390 Special Topics (3)
Recent special topics include Understanding Civil Rights/Liberties and
Understanding Criminal Law/Procedure.