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The Paradox-Savvy Mind

Matthew Kutz

Fully Online (Summer A)

This course is an interactive virtual class that introduces the student to the nuance of how a binary paradigm makes us uncomfortable with paradox and limits our thinking, creativity, and innovation. Attention is given to how cognitive diversity and contextual intelligence are prerequisites for successful leadership in a rapidly changing and dynamic workforce.

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Innovation, Sustainability, and Startups

Barbara Cotto Jimenez

Mon., Wed., 8:15A-11:35A (Summer A)

This course focuses on the practices and processes that innovators use to ideate, test, and implement innovation effectively. Over the semester we will examine six aspects of social innovation: exploring, defining, ideating, implementing, testing, and renewing innovation. We will do this by using a variety of methodologies including design thinking, systems thinking and lean methodologies. This project-based course is designed to provide a deep understanding of social innovation by guiding students in testing their ideas and the process required to turn their ideas into reality.

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Public Speaking for Lawyers

Andrej Milic

Fully Online (Summer B)

Public Speaking for Lawyers is a specialized communication course designed to develop the oral advocacy and presentation skills essential for effective legal practice. Recognizing that lawyers must persuade judges and juries, negotiate with opposing counsel, present to clients and colleagues, and advocate in various professional settings, this course focuses on building confidence and competence in legal public speaking. Students will learn the principles of rhetorical persuasion, audience analysis, and strategic communication while practicing courtroom arguments, client presentations, mediation statements, and professional speeches. Through repeated practice and constructive feedback, students will refine their delivery techniques, including voice control, body language, eye contact, and the use of visual aids to enhance their message. The course combines theoretical foundations with intensive practical application, requiring students to deliver multiple presentations that simulate real-world legal scenarios such as opening and closing statements, oral arguments before appellate courts, witness examinations, and professional development presentations. Emphasis is placed on developing authenticity and credibility as a speaker, organizing complex legal arguments for maximum impact, thinking quickly in response to questions and challenges, and managing public speaking anxiety. By the end of the course, students will have developed a polished, professional speaking style and the ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences—skills that are fundamental to success in any area of legal practice.

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Sustainable Development: Framework, Goals and Implementation

Maria Ilcheva

Fully Online (Summer A)

On January 1st, 2016, the United Nations officially released the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which launched the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that will drive global activities to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and reduce climate change. This course will examine the relationship between SDGs, community problems, and current sustainable and social solutions. The course will explore how various societal actors are responding to and implementing the SDGs.

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Apocalypse How: Crisis And Optimism in The 21st Century

Garrett Pierman

Fully Online (Summer B)

Living in this century, it is pretty clear that, as a species, we have some pretty big problems. Some of these problems are so big, in fact, that they may threaten the continued survival and success of homo sapiens. Thinking about problems that may doom our species can be a serious downer. Instead, in this course, we will take a careful, analytical look at a series of problems that are massive and think towards their solutions. As Honors students, we are the leaders, thinkers, and problem solvers in our respective communities.

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The Intern’s Journey to a Legal Career

Andrej Milic

Tues., Thurs., 5:00P-8:20P (Summer B)

Intern's Journey to a Legal Career is a practical, experiential course designed to bridge the gap between academic legal education and professional practice. This course provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in law-related internships while developing the essential skills, professional networks, and practical knowledge needed to launch successful legal careers. Through structured internship placements in law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, public interest organizations, or judicial chambers, students will observe and participate in real-world legal work, learning to navigate professional environments and understand the day-to-day realities of various legal practice areas. Throughout the course, students will not only complete their internship requirements but also engage in guided reflection, professional development workshops, and career planning activities that help them translate their experiences into marketable skills and informed career decisions. The curriculum emphasizes the development of professional competencies including legal research and writing, client communication, ethical reasoning, time management, and workplace professionalism. By combining practical experience with structured academic support, this course equips students with both the confidence and credentials needed to pursue their legal career goals, whether in private practice, public service, corporate settings, or other law-related fields.

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Legal Ethics

Andrej Milic

Fully Online (Summer B)

Legal Ethics is a foundational course that examines the professional responsibilities, ethical obligations, and moral dilemmas that attorneys face throughout their careers. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the rules governing lawyer conduct, including the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, state bar regulations, and case law that shapes ethical standards in legal practice. Students will explore critical topics such as attorney-client privilege and confidentiality, conflicts of interest, competence and diligence requirements, duties to the court and opposing parties, advertising and solicitation rules, and the unauthorized practice of law. Through case studies, hypothetical scenarios, and analysis of disciplinary proceedings, students will develop the analytical frameworks necessary to identify ethical issues and navigate the complex tensions between zealous advocacy, professional integrity, and service to justice.

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