Child Welfare & Family Law (HUS204)

(10/11/2022-12/17/2022)

Course Description

This course introduces the student to fundamental roles of the Massachusetts legal system, with emphasis on Probate, Family and Juvenile Courts. Topics will include child abuse and neglect, guardianship, child custody, divorce, domestic violence and adoption. Additional topics relate to contracts, consumer, victim, employee and welfare rights, health care proxies, special education law and parent advocacy. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG111

Course Section Description

Fast Track session starts 10-11-2022 ends 12-17-2022. Online course through Google Classroom with asynchronous meetings. Students will need their UCB email account to gain access starting on the first day of class.
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