This course deals with the law of torts - civil wrongs - and the claims and defenses available to the parties. Tort law includes automobile accidents, product liability, premises liability, professional malpractice, trespass, nuisance, defamation, negligence, strict liability, invasion of privacy and various factors that affect the right of a plaintiff to bring suit against a defendant. In this course students will learn the fundamentals of tort law including how to identify a tort and how tort claims are filed, investigated, pursued and defended.
This is an online asynchronous class. It has the same course material as our live classes, but you can learn at the pace that works for you and your busy schedule. There are no live sessions that you must attend at a certain time or place. This class has a set start date and a set end date, giving you approximately 90 days of access to complete your course material. When and how you do that is up to you and your schedule! You will receive access to your class by no later than 12pm EST on the class start date. You will have an instructor available to answer questions and grade your assignments.
Working knowledge of computers, access to a Windows PC, access to Microsoft Office, a personal email account, and the Internet are required. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is recommended. Textbooks are required.