Course Descriptions
College 101 10890101 Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages reflective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their first semester as it identifies key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics 10110101 Introduction to and exploration of the paralegal profession and paralegal roles ; legal ethics , state and federal court systems ; civil and criminal procedure ; overview of substantive areas of law ; locating and interpreting statutes and cases ; drafting legal correspondence . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Legal Research 10110104 Learn and apply skills related to research terminology ; sources of law ; primary / secondary authority ; mandatory / persuasive authority ; citation form ; factual / legal issues ; effective research strategies ; validating and updating results ; computer-assisted legal research ; Internet research . ( Associate Degree Prerequisite : 10-110-101 , Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics with a " C " or better ; Technical Diploma Corequisite : 10-110- 101 , Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Creditor / Debtor Relations 10110122 Exploration of legal rights of creditors and debtors , collection of outstanding debts , execution of judgments , small claims court , bankruptcy procedures , and filing bankruptcy petitions and schedules . ( Associate Degree Prerequisite : 10-110-101 , Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics with a " C " or better ; Technical Diploma Corequisite : 10-110-101 , Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Administrative Law 10110115 Exploration of the paralegal ' s role in preparation and representation of cases before administrative agencies , structure and authority of administrative agencies , procedures , and substantive state and federal administrative law . ( Associate Degree Prerequisite : 10-110-101 , Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics with a " C " or better ; Technical Diploma Corequisite : 10-110-101 , Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Civil Litigation 10110102 Exploration of the civil litigation process ; jurisdiction and venue ; evaluating facts , causes of action and defenses ; statutory requirements and considerations for drafting pleadings , motions and supporting documents and discovery ; service of process ; ethical issues and the paralegal ' s role in civil litigation practice . ( Associate Degree Prerequisite : 10-110-101 , Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics with a " C " or better ; Technical Diploma Corequisite : 10-110-101 , Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Criminal Law and Procedures 10110168 Exploration of substantive and procedural criminal law , the role of paralegals in both the prosecution and defense of criminal actions , emphasis on investigations and preparation of legal documents . ( Associate Degree Prerequisite : 10-110-101 , Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics with a " C " or better ; Technical Diploma Corequisite : 10-110-101 , Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
English Composition 1 10801136 Learners develop knowledge / skills in planning , organizing , writing , editing . Students will also analyze audience / purpose , use elements of research , format documents using standard guidelines , and develop critical reading skills . ( Prerequisite : High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18 ; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260 ; OR " preparatory course ( s )", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Estates and Probate 10110114 Exploration of estate planning and probate practice ; classification of property and property ownership ; intestate succession ; introduction to trusts , powers of attorney and other estate planning documents ; drafting , modifying , revoking and contesting wills ; drafting probate documents ; ethical issues and the paralegal ' s role in estate planning and probate practice . ( Associate Degree Prerequisite : 10-110-101 , Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics with a " C " or better ; Technical Diploma Corequisite : 10-110-101 , Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Legal Computer Applications 10110175 Exploration of technology used in a law office including hardware , and general applications software , MS Office , and legal applications software for calendaring , docketing , timekeeping and billing , case / matter management ; Wisconsin e-filing and electronic courtrooms ; ethical issues and the paralegal ' s role with respect to technology in a law office . ( Corequisite 10-110-101 , Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Civil Trial Advocacy 10110103 Apply skills introduced in Civil Litigation 10-110-102 , including organizing and managing a civil litigation matter ; drafting pleadings , discovery requests and responses ; summarizing and abstracting discovery responses and evidence ; and compiling a trial notebook . ( Prerequisites : 10-801-136 , English Composition 1 ; 10-110-101 , Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics with a " C " or better ; 10-110-102 , Civil Litigation ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Intl Law and Immigration 10110162 Develop the knowledge , skills , process and understanding of international law and immigration including international organizations , treaties and courts ; student and worker visas ; citizenship , residency and removal ; and legal systems throughout the world . ( Associate Degree Prerequisite : 10-110-101 , Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics with a " C " or better ; Technical Diploma Corequisite : 10-110-101 , Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Mathematical Reasoning 10804134 All college students , regardless of their college major , need to be able to make reasonable decisions about fiscal , environmental , and health issues that require quantitative reasoning skills . An activity based approach is used to explore numerical relationships , graphs , proportional relationships , algebraic reasoning , and problem solving using linear , exponential and other mathematical models . Students will develop conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in a variety of contexts . This course may be used as the first of a two part sequence that ends with Quantitative Reasoning as
335 the capstone general education math requirement ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Arith score greater / equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater / equal to 250 ; OR TABE A 9 / 10 Math greater / equal to 12 7 AND Rdg