Prerequisites

EHS 263 or EHS 360, or permission of instructor

Course Credits

4.00

Description

The nature of the employment relationship and and overview of constitutional and federal statutory provisions which affect the employment relationship will be studied. Particular emphasis on the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Statutory provisions regarding benefits and employment-related entitlements will also be studied. Prerequisites: EHS 264 or EHS 360 or permission of instructor. 1 term - 4 credits. Normally offered yearly.

Term Offered

Prerequisites

EHS 264 or EHS 360 or instructor's permission

Course Credits

4.00

Description

An opportunity to learn the history of domestic violence including battering, child abuse and child neglect, and the legal response to it. Focus will be on Massachusetts Law and its response, especially the Abuse Prevention Act, its application and enforcement, and on laws protecting children from abuse and neglect. Filings, law office issues and special issues in dealing with battered women and abused and neglected children will be included with the psychological issues, cultural issues, and advocacy possibilities. Prerequisite: EHS 264 OR EHS 360 or permission of instructor. 1 term - 4 credits. Normally offered yearly. Sophomore status required. Cultural Diversity A

Term Offered

Course Types

Cultural Diversity Opt A