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National College Credit Recommendation Service

Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

Inactive Learning Experiences - AEI

Titles of all evaluated learning experiences in Inactive Learning Experiences - AEI

Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences

Length:
Approximately 19 hours of structured independent study.
Dates:

May 2004 - January 2025.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to identify and discuss advanced legal issues and investigation techniques in insurance fraud.

Instruction:

Major topics are: defamation; using information; hearsay; and surveillance. In addition to AEI produced textbook, students receive actual court decisions, which relate to the subject matter and present real-life court opinions that illustrate how courts have ruled in the past and are likely to rule in the future on important issues in claims. A proctored examination is administered for both levels of the credit recommendation. Scenario and case study-based questions, built around actual claims situations, challenge students to analyze and solve problems using applicable principles of claims law that parallel their own claim files. To broaden students' knowledge of the subject, graded exams are returned with helpful comments that provide a written explanation of why each answer is correct or incorrect. For the graduate level credit recommendation, students also prepare and submit an appropriate graduate level research project on a pre-approved topic or issue, in accordance with AEI's specific guidelines.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category OR in the graduate degree category, 1 semester hour in Insurance, Insurance Law or Business Law (5/10) (5/15 revalidation) (6/20 revalidation). NOTE: Courses 513, 514, and 515 or 516 constitute 3 semester hours in Insurance Fraud. NOTE: Courses 510, 512, 515 or 516 constitute 3 semester hours in Insurance Fraud.

Length:
Approximately 18 hours of structured independent study.
Dates:

May 2004 - January 2025.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to recognize the importance of using negotiation, mediation, arbitration and other ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) methods in resolving disputed claims.

Instruction:

Major topics are: negotiation, mediation, arbitration and hybrid disputes resolution procedures. In addition to AEI produced textbook, students receive actual court decisions, which relate to the subject matter and present real-life court opinions that illustrate how courts have ruled in the past and are likely to rule in the future on important issues in claims. A proctored examination is administered for both levels of the credit recommendation. Scenario and case study-based questions, built around actual claims situations, challenge students to analyze and solve problems using applicable principles of claims law that parallel their own claim files. To broaden students' knowledge of the subject, graded exams are returned with helpful comments that provide a written explanation of why each answer is correct or incorrect. For the graduate level credit recommendation, students also prepare and submit an appropriate graduate level research project on a pre-approved topic or issue, in accordance with AEI's specific guidelines.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category OR in the graduate degree category, 1 semester hour in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insurance, Insurance Law or Business Law (5/10) (5/15 revalidation) (6/20 revalidation). NOTE: Courses 221 and 222 constitute 2 semester hours in Dispute Resolution and Settlement.

Length:
Approximately 14 hours of structured independent study.
Dates:

May 2004 - January 2025.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to discuss both arson and fraud policy defenses and apply the elements of policy defenses to determine the necessary proof for arson and fraud defenses.

Instruction:

Major topics are: arson; fraud; and actions against the insurer. In addition to AEI produced textbook, students receive actual court decisions, which relate to the subject matter and present real-life court opinions that illustrate how courts have ruled in the past and are likely to rule in the future on important issues in claims. A proctored examination is administered for both levels of the credit recommendation. Scenario and case study-based questions, built around actual claims situations, challenge students to analyze and solve problems using applicable principles of claims law that parallel their own claim files. To broaden students' knowledge of the subject, graded exams are returned with helpful comments that provide a written explanation of why each answer is correct or incorrect. For the graduate level credit recommendation, students also prepare and submit an appropriate graduate level research project on a pre-approved topic or issue, in accordance with AEI's specific guidelines.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category OR in the graduate degree category, 1 semester hour in Insurance or Insurance Law (5/10) (5/15 revalidation) (6/20 revalidation). NOTE: Courses 311 and 313 constitute 2 semester hours in Fire Investigations.

Length:
Approximately 15 hours of structured independent study.
Dates:

May 2004 - January 2025.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to identify and discuss legal issues and investigation techniques applicable to auto insurance fraud.

Instruction:

Major topics are: auto theft; auto fraud schemes; auto fires and physical damage. In addition to AEI produced textbook, students receive actual court decisions, which relate to the subject matter and present real-life court opinions that illustrate how courts have ruled in the past and are likely to rule in the future on important issues in claims. A proctored examination is administered for both levels of the credit recommendation. Scenario and case study-based questions, built around actual claims situations, challenge students to analyze and solve problems using applicable principles of claims law that parallel their own claim files. To broaden students' knowledge of the subject, graded exams are returned with helpful comments that provide a written explanation of why each answer is correct or incorrect. For the graduate level credit recommendation, students also prepare and submit an appropriate graduate level research project on a pre-approved topic or issue, in accordance with AEI's specific guidelines.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category OR in the graduate degree category, 1 semester hour in Insurance, Insurance Law or Business Law (5/10) (5/15 revalidation) (6/20 revalidation). NOTE: Courses 513, 514, and 515 or 516 constitute 3 semester hours in Insurance Fraud. NOTE: Courses 510, 512, 515 or 516 constitute 3 semester hours in Insurance Fraud.

Length:
Approximately 15 hours of structured independent study.
Dates:

May 2004 - January 2025.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: discuss the different types of auto insurance; discuss the basic principles that govern personal and commercial auto policies; describe how to interpret policy language; and discuss the creation and termination of auto insurance contracts.

Instruction:

Major topics include: the impact of state regulation on auto insurance; choice of law; policy forms; how to identify the insured auto; insurable interest; insuring agreement in auto policies; and handling auto claims. In addition to the textbook produced by AEI, students receive actual court decisions, which relate to the subject matter and present real-life court opinions that illustrate how courts have ruled in the past and are likely to rule in the future on important issues in claims. A proctored examination is administered for both levels of the credit recommendation. Scenario and case study-based questions, built around actual claims situations, challenge students to analyze and solve problems using applicable principles of claims law that parallel their own claim files. To broaden students' knowledge of the subject, graded exams are returned with helpful comments that provide a written explanation of why each answer is correct or incorrect. For the graduate level credit recommendation, students also prepare and submit an appropriate graduate-level research project on a pre-approved topic or issue, in accordance with AEI's specific guidelines.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category OR in the graduate degree category, 1 semester hour in Automobile Insurance, Principles of Insurance or Insurance Law (5/10) (5/15 revalidation) (6/20 revalidation).

Length:
Approximately 18 hours of structured independent study.
Dates:

May 2004 - January 2025.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to discuss how to avoid the imposition of liability during the investigation of fraudulent claims.

Instruction:

Major topics are: first and third party bad faith claims. In addition to AEI produced textbook, students receive actual court decisions, which relate to the subject matter and present real-life court opinions that illustrate how courts have ruled in the past and are likely to rule in the future on important issues in claims. A proctored examination is administered for both levels of the credit recommendation. Scenario and case study-based questions, built around actual claims situations, challenge students to analyze and solve problems using applicable principles of claims law that parallel their own claim files. To broaden students' knowledge of the subject, graded exams are returned with helpful comments that provide a written explanation of why each answer is correct or incorrect. For the graduate level credit recommendation, students also prepare and submit an appropriate graduate level research project on a pre-approved topic or issue, in accordance with AEI's specific guidelines.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category OR in the graduate degree category, 1 semester hour in Insurance, Insurance Law or Business Law (5/10) (5/15 revalidation) (6/20 revalidation). NOTE: Courses 513 and 514 constitute 2 semester hours in Handling Suspicious Insurance Claims. NOTE: Courses 513, 514, and 515 or 516 constitute 3 semester hours in Insurance Fraud.

Length:
Approximately 19 hours of structured independent study.
Dates:

May 2004 - January 2025.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to differentiate among the various commercial property coverages and evaluate claims arising under commercial property coverages.

Instruction:

Major topics are: general provisions; time element insurance; reporting form insurance; boiler and machinery insurance; and burglary, larceny, robbery, and theft insurance. In addition to AEI produced textbook, students receive actual court decisions, which relate to the subject matter and present real-life court opinions that illustrate how courts have ruled in the past and are likely to rule in the future on important issues in claims. A proctored examination is administered for both levels of the credit recommendation. Scenario and case study-based questions, built around actual claims situations, challenge students to analyze and solve problems using applicable principles of claims law that parallel their own claim files. To broaden students' knowledge of the subject, graded exams are returned with helpful comments that provide a written explanation of why each answer is correct or incorrect. For the graduate level credit recommendation, students also prepare and submit an appropriate graduate level research project on a pre-approved topic or issue, in accordance with AEI's specific guidelines.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category OR in the graduate degree category, 1 semester hour in Insurance or Insurance Law (5/10) (5/15 revalidation) (6/20 revalidation). 

Length:
Approximately 16 hours of structured independent study.
Dates:

May 2004 - January 2025.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: discuss the concept of comparative negligence as used in tort law; analyze the various forms of comparative negligence and determine applicability of state law; discuss the three theories of comparative negligence and their application to a dollar and cents evaluation of claims; and give consideration to the effect of contracts, indemnity, strict or absolute liability, joint and several liability, contribution among joint tort feasors, products liability, subrogation and other areas.

Instruction:

Major topics are: various forms of comparative negligence; effect of comparative negligence on statutory and common law doctrines and defenses; changes in joint and several liability, settlement, set-off and conflict of law problems. In addition to AEI produced textbook, students receive actual court decisions, which relate to the subject matter and present real-life court opinions that illustrate how courts have ruled in the past and are likely to rule in the future on important issues in claims. A proctored examination is administered for both levels of the credit recommendation. Scenario and case study-based questions, built around actual claims situations, challenge students to analyze and solve problems using applicable principles of claims law that parallel their own claim files. To broaden students' knowledge of the subject, graded exams are returned with helpful comments that provide a written explanation of why each answer is correct or incorrect. For the graduate level credit recommendation, students also prepare and submit an appropriate graduate-level research project on a pre-approved topic or issue, in accordance with AEI's specific guidelines.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category OR in the graduate degree category, 1 semester hour in Comparative Negligence or Insurance Law or Business Law (5/10) (5/15 revalidation) (6/20 revalidation). NOTE: This course is also listed under the LIABILITY Section. Credit should only be awarded once.

Length:
Approximately 18 hours of structured independent study.
Dates:

May 2004 - January 2025.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to discuss statutory employment issues; discuss common law employment issues; and identify insurance issues involving employment claims.

Instruction:

Major topics are: statutory and common law liability theories and defenses; and insurance coverage issues in employment claims. In addition to AEI produced textbook, students receive actual court decisions, which relate to the subject matter and present real-life court opinions that illustrate how courts have ruled in the past and are likely to rule in the future on important issues in claims. A proctored examination is administered for both levels of the credit recommendation. Scenario and case study-based questions, built around actual claims situations, challenge students to analyze and solve problems using applicable principles of claims law that parallel their own claim files. To broaden students' knowledge of the subject, graded exams are returned with helpful comments that provide a written explanation of why each answer is correct or incorrect. For the graduate level credit recommendation, students also prepare and submit an appropriate graduate level research project on a pre-approved topic or issue, in accordance with AEI's specific guidelines.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category OR in the graduate degree category, 1 semester hour in Employment Law, Business Law or Labor Law (5/10) (5/15 revalidation) (6/20 revalidation). NOTE: Courses 212 and 223 constitute 2 semester hours in Professional Employment Liability. NOTE: Courses 218, 219, and 223 constitute 3 semester hours in Professional Liability.

Length:
Approximately 17 hours of structured independent study.
Dates:

May 2004 - January 2025.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: discuss the employment relationship as the basic element of workers' compensation; determine which persons qualify for workers' compensation benefits; and discuss how certain types of employees (such as domestics and farm workers) are treated under various state statutes.

Instruction:

Major topics are: employer and employee; multiple employers; company executives as employees; special types of employment. In addition to AEI produced textbook, students receive actual court decisions, which relate to the subject matter and present real-life court opinions that illustrate how courts have ruled in the past and are likely to rule in the future on important issues in claims. A proctored examination is administered for both levels of the credit recommendation. Scenario and case study-based questions, built around actual claims situations, challenge students to analyze and solve problems using applicable principles of claims law that parallel their own claim files. To broaden students' knowledge of the subject, graded exams are returned with helpful comments that provide a written explanation of why each answer is correct or incorrect. For the graduate level credit recommendation, students also prepare and submit an appropriate graduate level research project on a pre-approved topic or issue, in accordance with AEI's specific guidelines.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category OR in the graduate degree category, 1 semester hour in Insurance Law, or Business Law or Introduction to Law (5/10) (5/15 revalidation) (6/20 revalidation). NOTE: Courses 411 and 412 constitute 2 semester hours in Employment in Workers' Compensation. NOTE: Courses 410, 411, and 412 constitute 3 semester hours in Workers' Compensation.

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