LAW C284: Work Based Learning

Course Outline of Record
Item	Value
Top Code	140200 - Paralegal
Units	4 Total Units
Hours	240-300 Total Hours (Other Hours 240-300)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Course Credit Status	Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S), Pass/No Pass (B)

Course Description

To enhance each Work Based Learning participant's opportunity for success in the field of Paralegal by bridging the gap between educational theory and on-the-job practices through individualized performance objectives related to the student's career or occupational goal in Paralegal. Note: 75 hours of paid work or 60 hours of non-paid work in a field related to Paralegal for each one-semester credit is required. Student must be enrolled in a total of 7 units including Work Based Learning. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

Apply and build on theoretical and practical education in the performance of work tasks in chosen field.
Based on self-evaluation and supervisor feedback, develop appropriate professional development and career advancement goals.

Course Objectives

1. successfully complete objectives developed with the assistance of their work supervisor over the course of the semester.

Lecture Content

STUDENT ORIENTATION Faculty / Student Contact: Telephone/Screening Faculty / Student Meeting Application Interview Draft Performance Objectives ON-SITE VISIT WITH EMPLOYER/SUPERVISOR Employer Orientation Benefits to Students Benefits to Employer Review of Performance Objectives Employer Input Student Input Faculty Input Review of Performance Objectives Evaluation Criteria and Evaluation Procedure Identification of Specific Criteria and Documentation for Successful Completion of Performance Objectives Explanation and Review for End of the Semester Evaluation Procedure STUDENT FOLLOW-UP AND RETENTION Telephone Follow-up with Student Mail Follow-up with Student END OF THE SEMESTER EVALUATION Letter to the Student Letter and Performance Objectives to the Employer Performance Objectives Returned by Employer Faculty Review Student Performance Objectives and Supporting Documentation, Assign Grade and Verify Units of Credit.

Method(s) of Instruction

Work Experience (20)

Instructional Techniques

Work-Based Learning is a non-traditional delivery system that incorporates work into the curriculum. This program provides a cooperative effort for the college, its staff, the work supervisor, and the student to establish and accomplish learning objectives toward the students career goals. Objectives will be created by the student in conjunction with his/her supervisor and WBL instructor.

Reading Assignments

Cooperative effort for the student and work supervisor to establish and accomplish learning objectives toward the students career goals. These will be related to the students routine duties, on the job problem solving, personal improvement, and career advancement assignments.

Writing Assignments

Written assignments, projects and/or skills demonstrations within the office.

Out-of-class Assignments

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Written assignments, projects and skills demonstration related to WBL workbook supplements. Primary/secondary research, presentation, organization, and online data search/manipulation may be included.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Eligible Disciplines

Law: J.D. or LL.B NOTE: Courses in aspects of law for application to a particular discipline may be classified, for minimum qualifications purposes in the discipline of the application. Masters degree required.

Other Resources

1. Coastline Library 2. Work Based Learning Student Handbook

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