Discipline: Administration of Justice Degree Credit  [X]
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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Administration of Justice 30


COURSE DESCRIPTION
30 Introduction to Family Support Law Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite: None.
 
This course introduces students to the comprehensive range of policy, procedure, philosophy and theory relevant to the practice if Family Support Law. The course examines Family Support Laws as they relate to child and parental rights, establishment of paternity, the role of government and the courts and policies and procedures used in the administration of such laws in public agencies. 54 hours lecture.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
This course introduces family support laws, policies, procedures, philosophies and theories relevant to the administration of family support services in the public sector.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Have a working knowledge of child support laws as currently applied in California.

Use legal definitions and proper terminology related to the practice of family and child support, particularly as conducted through the Family Support Division, Office of the District Attorney.

Develop a working knowledge of the legal policies and procedures related to non-custodial parents, paternity and child support, civil  and criminal enforcement of family law orders and the role of federal, state, and local governments, and other public agencies in child support and family law.

Evaluate child custody and family support cases to determine appropriate applications of policies, procedures and laws.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Introduction and definitions
  2. Historical basis of family support laws
  3. Paternity laws and procedures
  4. Establishing child support
  5. Government role in child support
  6. Child support enforcement
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Study
  • Skill practice
  • Problem solving activities
  • Written work, essays and reports
  • Required readings
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Computational and writing assignments including wriiten homework and reading reports
  • Skill demonstrations including class performance andoral reports
  • Quizzes and final examination
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

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