Interdisciplinary Studies (PCS) Summer Courses

IDIS-0100-V21 - Fordham Pre-Law Institute
Summer Session II, July 2 - August 6, 2024
Online, Asynchronous

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of the U.S. legal system and U.S. law. Topics include Introduction to the U.S. Legal System, Constitutional Law and Legislation/Regulation, Foundations of Private Law, Criminal Justice, Civil Procedure and Litigation, Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility, and Legal Research and Writing. Classes are taught by Fordham Law School faculty, who will introduce the Socratic method of teaching common in legal education. Optional sessions will prepare students for the law school admissions process, the first year of law school studies, and legal professional development. One class will feature a conversation with law graduates working in various legal positions in the public and private sectors. This course is designed for those contemplating law school but all are welcome.

CRN: 14891

Instructor: TBA
3 credits

ORGL-2210-PW1 - Ethical Decision Making - Leadership
Summer Session III, May 28 - August 6, 2024
Online, Asynchronous

Focuses on basic ethical viewpoints as a foundation and examines specific characteristics of business life through cases and examples. The fact that there is not one universal set of behaviors one considers ethical and no guidelines to follow to determine ethical behavior poses unique challenges to contemporary leaders. Yet, leaders are faced with situations where individual values may conflict with those of teams or organizations. Topics include professional responsibility and loyalty, conflict of interest, and employee rights, personal integrity and critical thinking in decision making.

CRN: 14894

Instructor: Bigaouette, Laura
3 credits