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Paralegal
Student Learning Outcomes
Fall 2016
FDTC Curriculum Map
Program: Paralegal
Course# Course Title Credits Hours Program General
Lecture Lab Outcomes Education
Outcomes
ENG 101 English Composition I 3 3 0 3 General Education Outcomes
ENG 102 English composition II 3 3 0 1. Quantitative Literacy
PSY 201 General Psychology 3 :
3 0 2,5 2. Oral Communication
MAT 155 Contemporary 3 3 0 4,6 3. Written Communication
PHI 110 Ethics 3 3 0 5 4. Reading Comprehension
Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 3 3 0 5. Information Literacy
6. Critical Thinking
LEG 120 Torts 3 3 0 2,3,5
LEG 121 Business Law I 3 3 0 2,3,5 Program Outcomes
CPT 170 Micro Computer Applications 3 3 0 1. Demonstrate an
understanding of what a
paralegal is, what a paralegal' does, where paralegals work,
what is expected of a
professional paralegal, and the
fields where paralegals are
utilized.
LEG 135 Introduction to Law and Ethics 3 3 0 1 2. Locate and analyze relevant
primary and secondary legal
sources in electronic and print
media- computer assisted
legal research {Westlaw or
Lexis), and legal writing.
LEG 213 Family Law 3 3 0 1,2,3,4,5,6 3. Utilize the critical thinking
abilities necessary to operatein the legal profession.
LEG 231 Criminal Law 3 3 0 3,4,5 4. Use oral and written skills to
communicate with
participants throughout the
legal process-differences
between legal writing and
other forms of writing.
LEG 233 Wills, Trusts, and Probate 3 3 0 2,3,4,5,6 5. Demonstrate an
understanding of the
significant similarities and
differences among areas of
civil, criminal, and
administrative law.
LEG 132 Legal Bibliography 3 3 0 2,7 6. Demonstrate an ability to
work in a legal environment.
LEG 201 Civil Litigation 3 3 0 2,3,4,5,6 7. Be familiar with the
common software programs
used in law offices, criminal
justice agencies.
LEG 214 Property Law 3 3 0 1,3,4,5,6,7
LEG 222 Constitutional Law 3 3 0 5
LEG 230 Legal Writing 3 3 0 2,3,4
LEG 236 Advanced Legal Writing 3 3 0 2,4,6
LEG 232 Law Office Management 3 3 0 7
LEG 242 Law Practice Workshop 3 1 8 6,7
LEG 244 Special Projects for Paralegals 3 1 8 6,7
LEG 216 Administrative Law 3 3 0 4,5
Total Credits: 69
COURSE
LEG 132
LEG 214
LEG 233
Paralegal Program - Course Student Learning Outcomes
OUTCOMES
1. Develop a working knowledge of law and research terminology.
2. Demonstrate the ability to apply the concepts of legal research to find the law.
3. Develop an appreciation of the complexity and subtlety of the law.
4. Develop a certain degree of self-confidence in the ability to research the law.
1. Develop a working knowledge of the terms used in property Law, Title searches, and Real
Estate transactions.
2. Develop a working knowledge of legal principals of property Law, Title searches, and Real
estate Transactions.
3. Develop an appreciation for the important and often complex substantive Legal Issues
involved in Property Law and Real Estate transactions.
4. Demonstrate the ability to perform the task in conducting a Title examination and reviewing a
title examination report.
1. Develop a working knowledge of legal terminology in the area.
2. Display the ability to draft documents in the specific legal area.
3. Develop an appreciation of the complexity of wills, trust, and estate planning.
4. Develop a certain degree of self- confidence in the ability to prepare a will, a trust instrument
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AAS.LEG Paralegal Program Outcome 2
2016FA LEG 132 Analyze
primary and secondary
sources of law
2016FA L:EG-132;Utilize online
legal-databases
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Course Benchmark Achieved?
Florence-Darlington Technical College LEG Program
Assessment-Systematic Evaluation Plan
Course Category: l:8l Traditional D Hybrid/Blended D Online D Web Facilitated D Dual Enrollment D DL
Program Student Learning Outcome: 1. Locate and analyze relevant primary and secondary legal sources in electronic and print media-computer assisted legal research (Westlaw or
Lex.is), and legal writing.
Course Course Student Number Learning Outcome
LEG student will
perform significant LEG132 legal research utilizing
online legal database.
LEG student will LEG 132 prepare correct legal
citation format as I
required by The Bluebook
LEG student will LEG 132 complete several
assignments that require both primary and secondary law auulication.
SEP(Data Collection V2) 9-2016
Assessment Method Summative-
Students were
assigned 6 Westlaw Paralegal Certification modules
Formative Students were given Citation Exercises, which utilized the accepted legal
citation format.
Formative-Students were given assignments which assessed their knowledge of
Benchmark Actual Level of Action Plan Time Interval :. ..
Achievement
80% of the 90% ofthe Continue to implement Weeks 14-15 students will students Paralegal Certification score 70% or successfully assignment and focus on higher on the obtained all 6 Westlaw instruction. modules. Paralegal
Certificates.
80% ofthe 89% of the Identify the areas of Weekll students will students made a legal citations where score 70% or score of 82 % or students were weak. higher on the higher. (A VG Add additional in-class modules 87%) group assignments.
80% of the 88% ofthe Incorporate online Weeks3-6 students will students made a tutorial sources. score 70% or score of 81 % or higher. higher.
SEP(Data Collection V2) 9-2016
-
primary and
secondary law
resources.
Florence-Darlington Technical College LEG Program
Assessment-Systematic Evaluation Plan
Course Category: � Traditional D Hybrid/Blended D Online D Web Facilitated D Dual Enrollment D DL
1 . Program Student Learning Outcome: Demonstrate an understanding of what a paralegal is, what a paralegal does, where paralegals work,
what is expected of a professional paralegal, and the fields where paralegals are utilized.
Course Course Student Number Learning Outcome
LEG214 Student will perform legal work that identifies property. EX. Vignettes that distinguish between real and personal property.
Student will complete LEG214 essay tests that
addresses the different forms of property ownership
Student will complete LEG233 a Wills Notebook
which consists of 13 different projects that cover Wills, Trusts and the Probate process
SEP(Data Collection V2) 9-2016
Assessment Method Formative-Students were given various assignments were they demonstrated knowledge of personal and real property. Summative - An exam was given that required demonstration of the knowledge of different forms of property ownership. Summative - A final project was given that required a demonstration of the wills and probate process.
Benchmark Actual Level of Action Plan Time Interval Achievement
80% of the 95% of the Introduce additional 2020 students will students made a online sources that score 70% or grade of 86 % or explain the property higher. higher. law.
80% of the 85% of the Have the students 2020 students will students scored complete a pre-test and score 70% or 73% or higher. post-test to gauge higher. (AVG. 86%) knowledge areas.
80% of the 100% of the Continue to have 2020 students will students scored students' complete score 70% or 75% or higher. practical assignments. higher. (AVG. 91%)
LEG 233 Student will complete
appropriate legal
paperwork required in
estate planning. EX.
Drafting of wills and
durable powers of
attorney
SEP(Data Collection V2) 9-2016
Formative Students were given assignment to draft legal document to draft wills, trusts and durable powers of attorney.
80% of the 90% of the Continue to have --
2020 students will students scored students' complete score 70% or 72 % or higher. practical assignments. higher. (AVG. 83)
Florence-Darlington Technical College Assessment-Systematic Evaluation Plan Detailed Report
Course Name: LEG 132 - Legal Bibliography [Arts and Sciences Division]
Faculty: Tracy Evans
Semester(s) Reported: Fall 2016
Course Category: � Traditional D Hybrid/Blended D Online D Web Facilitated D Dual
Enrollment D DL
Program Student Learning Outcome: Locate and analyze relevant primary and secondary legal sources in electronic and print media-computer assisted legal research (Westlaw), and legal writing.
Course Student Learning Outcome: The ability to apply the concepts of legal research to find the law.
Analysis of Results:
Strength in student performances:
Students were able to show an understanding of the underlying principles of the subject matter. The practical assignments allowed faculty to observe their research, writing and analytical skills.
Weaknesses in student performances: It became apparent that some students were more comfortable with online research.
Recommended Action(s): .J .,
Continue to focus on the research process by adding more online research projects (Westlaw).
When Action will be implemented:
Fall 2017
D t C a a omnarison:
Measurement Instrument Formative
Students were given
assignments
which assessed
their knowledge
of primary and
SEP(Summary)V2
9-2016
2016 Sprine- Startup Benchmark
88% of the students made a score of 81 % or higher;
20 20_ 20
Benchmark Benchmark Benchmark
secondary law
resources.
90% of the Summative- students
Students were successfully
required to obtain obtained all 6
6Westlaw Paralegal
Paralegal Certificates.
Certification
**Note Benchmark based on National Pass rate of boards.
Impact of Changes Implemented As a Result of Previous Assessment Cycle:
SEP(Summary)V2
9-2016
Florence-Darlington Technical College Assessment-Systematic Evaluation Plan Detailed Report
Course Name: LEG 214 -Property Law [Arts & Sciences Division]
Faculty: Tracy Evans
Semester(s) Reported: Fall 2016
Course Category: lg) Traditional D Hybrid/Blended D Online D Web Facilitated D Dual
Enrollment D DL
Program Student Learning Outcome: Demonstrate an understanding of what a paralegal is, what a paralegal does, where paralegal works, what is expected of a professional paralegal, and the fields where paralegals are utilized.
Course Student Learning Outcome: Student will perform legal work that identifies property. EX.
Vignettes that distinguish between real and personal property.
Analysis of Results:
Strength in student performances: Students demonstrated a working knowledge of property law. They were able to distinguish the different categories of property and different types of property ownership. Students completed practical assignments ----drafting deeds, property descriptions and closing process.
Weaknesses in student performances: Some students had issues with the complexity of the closing process.
Recommended Action(s):
1. Introduce additional online sources that explain the property law.2. Have the students complete a pre-test and post-test to gauge knowledge areas.3. Continue to require practical assignments.
When Action will be implemented:
Fall 2017
D t C a a omoanson:
Measurement Instrum.ent Formative
Student will
perform legal
SEP(Summary)VZ
9-2016
2016 Spring- Startup Benchmark
95% of the students made a
20
Benchmark
20
Bei;ichmark
20
Bench.mark
work that
identifies
property. EX.
Vignettes that
distinguish
between real and
personal
property.
Summative -
Student will
complete essay
tests that
addresses the
different forms of
property
ownership
grade of 86% or higher.
85% of the students scored 73% or higher. (AVG.86%)
**Note Benchmark based on National Pass rate of boards.
Impact of Changes Implemented As a Result of Previous Assessment Cycle:
SEP{Summary)V2
9-2016
Florence-Darlington Technical College Assessment-Systematic Evaluation Plan Detailed Report
Course Name: Wills, Trusts and Probate
Faculty: Tracy Evans
Semester(s) Reported: Fall 2016
[Arts and Sciences Division)
Course Category: igj Traditional D Hybrid/Blended D Online D Web Facilitated D Dual
Enrollment D DL
Program Student Learning Outcome: Demonstrate an understanding of what a paralegal is, what a paralegal does, where paralegal works, what is expected of a professional paralegal, and the fields where paralegals are utilized.
Course Student Learning Outcome: Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the
probate process through document preparation.
Analysis of Results:
Strength in student performances: Students were able to show an understanding of the underlying principles of the subject matter. The practical assignments allowed faculty to observe their writing and analytical skills.
Weaknesses in student performances: Some students had less understanding of the probate process than other students. Faculty observed that the procedural process seemed more complicated to them.
Recommended Action(s):
Faculty will continue to require practical assignments in the course. Faculty will adjust topic schedule to allow for more coverage of the probate process.
When Action will be implemented:
Fall 2017
D C ata omoarison:
Measurement Instrument Formative -Student will complete a Wills
SEP(Summary)V2
9-2016
2016 Sprine- Startup Benchmark
100% of the students scored
20 20_ 20
Benchmark Benchmark Benchmark
Notebook which
consists of 13
different projects
that cover Wills,
Trusts and the
Probate process
Summative
Student will
complete
appropriate legal
paperwork
required in estate
planning. EX.
Drafting of wills
and durable
powers of
attorney
75% or higher. (AVG.91%)
90% of the students scored 72 % or higher. (AVG. 83)
**Note Benchmark based on National Pass rate of boards.
Impact of Changes Implemented As a Result of Previous Assessment Cycle:
SEP(Summary)V2
9-2016
Department/Program
Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies
Program Outcomes
)> Students will demonstrate understanding of what a paralegal is, what a paralegal does, where paralegals work, what is expected of a professional paralegal, and the fields where paralegals are utilized.
)> Students will demonstrate a knowledge of the SC Code of Professional Responsibility as it applies to paralegals.
)> Locate and analyze relevant primary and secondary legal sources in electronic and print media-computer assisted legal research (Westlaw or Lexis), and legal writing.
)> Graduates will understand the legal concepts and terminology in substantive areas of the law studied (property law).
)> Graduates will prepare, draft and produce legal documents, including pleadings and other court documents, wills, corporate documents, or real estate documents.
)> Graduates will utilize the critical thinking abilities necessary to operate in the legal profession.
)> Use oral and written skills to
communicate with participants throughout the legal process, differences between legal writing and other forms of writing.
)> Demonstrate an ability to
work in a legal environment.
Outcome Categories
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Curriculum
Mapping
LEG 135
LEG 135
LEG 132
LEG 214
LEG 233
LEG 230 and LEG 236
LEG 213
LEG 242
How will SLO's be Measured? When will SLO'S be
Measured?
Who will
Measure SLO's? 1 Reporting
LEG student will perform assignments that identify paralegals and the skills needed in the field. EX. Learning lab assignments on Mindtap. LEG student will I Fall and Spring 2016-2017
interview Paralegals working in the legal field.
Student will complete vignettes that show ethical issues that arise in the legal field. Students will take the NALA Ethics practice exam.
Students will complete 6 Westlaw Paralegal Certification modules. LEG student will prepare correct legal citation format as required by The Bluebook
Student will complete essay tests that addresses the different forms of property ownership.
Student will complete a Wills Notebook
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Fall and Spring 2016-2017
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LEG student will draft and prepare legal memorandums with emphasis on legal precedents
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