Lamar State College Port Arthur 2016-2017 Catalog Revised 9-13-16
Recommended Program of Study Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal
First Year First Semester................................................ Credit ENGL 1301 Composition +........................................ 3
MATH 1314 College Algebra or MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics I...... 3
BUSG 2305 Business Law / Contracts...................... 3 HRPO 1311 Human Relations................................. 3
LGLA 1307 Introduction to Law and the Legal Professions......................................................... 3
POFT 1127 Introduction to Keyboarding................ 1 Total Hours.......................................................... 16
Process Technology Program
Contact: |
George Bohn |
Office: |
Education Building, Office 107 |
Email: |
process @ lamarpa. edu |
Phone: |
409-984-6391 |
The Process Technology prepare students to become process operators in the refining, petrochemical, power generation, oil and gas production, food and other process industries. Technical knowledge and skills will be gained in areas such as operating equipment, instrumentation systems, process systems, and process troubleshooting and computer applications.
Second Semester............................................ Credit Humanities / Fine Arts Elective +.............................. 3 ITSW 1301 Introduction to Word Processing.......... 3 LGLA 1345 Civil Litigation...................................... 3 LGLA 1355 Family Law........................................... 3
POFT 2312 Business Correspondence & Communication.................................................. 3
Total Hours.......................................................... 15
Second Year Third Semester............................................... Credit ACCT 2301 Principles of Financial Accounting...... 3 LGLA 1401 Legal Research and Writing................. 4 LGLA 2303 Torts and Personal Injury Law............ 3 LGLA 2313 Criminal Law and Procedure............... 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government............................... 3 Total Hours.......................................................... 16
Fourth Semester............................................. Credit Social / Behavioral Science Elective.......................... 3 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking.................................... 3 LGLA 2388 Paralegal / Legal Assistant Internship.. 3
LGLA 2433 Advanced Legal Document Preparation........................................................ 4
Total Hours.......................................................... 13 Grand Total.......................................................... 60
The Process Technology Program curriculum includes topics such as safety, computer science, mathematics, communication skills, general procedures in distillation, reactions, and quality control. The program provides hands on training in the classroom and laboratory environments.
Process operators generally work rotating shifts, climb tall towers, work with chemicals, and must meet certain physical requirements. Graduates of the Process Technology Program may be required to complete a drug screen, background check, and a physical exam to be employed.
The Process Technology Program is recognized by the Texas Workforce Investment Council which verifies that the knowledge and skill competencies required by industry are included within the curriculum. In addition, the Process Technology Advisory Committee reviews the curriculum to ensure that current industry standards are met.
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