FIRST YEAR | ||
First Semester | Hours | |
BUS-114 | Advanced Formatting *BUS-114Development of skill in formatting business correspondence, reports, forms, and tables to meet mailability and production standards. Instruction on word processing software is integrated throughout the course.
| 3.0 |
CIS-160 | Practical Software Application CIS-160Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 3.0 |
BUS-141 | Business Communications BUS-141Provides students practical strategies for improving written and oral communication, including employment communication, in business settings.
| 3.0 |
BUS-142 | Introduction to Business BUS-142Covers the objectives, organization, and role of business in the free-enterprise system. The course is designed to provide an overview of the field of business and to provide a framework into which specialized fields may be studied.
| 3.0 |
SFS-101 | Strategies for Success ORSFS-101Designed to improve student performance in college and beyond. Topics include: college resources; identification of college and career goals; implementation of study, note-taking, and test-taking strategies; and development of life management skills including time management, stress management, and relationship skills.
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HED --- | Health Elective ORHED ---
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PED --- | P.E. Elective PED ---
| 2.0 |
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| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
17.0 | |
Second Semester | ||
BUS-061 | Office Transcription * +++BUS-061Designed to develop skills in transcribing recorded dictation for a variety of business sectors in an efficient manner using proper formats, spelling, and grammar.
| 3.0 |
BUS-115 | Processing Information * +++BUS-115Development of skill in processing information using word processing software and applying critical thinking from a variety of office simulations. Advanced formatting skills are further developed through application to specialized office situations.
| 3.0 |
ENG-095 | Business English ENG-095Using critical thinking skills, students will study and reinforce the basics of the English language as they apply to business communications. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, spelling, word usage, and sentence structure.
| 3.0 |
BUS-094 | Business Math BUS-094Covers basic applications of mathematics in the business world percentages, elementary algebra, purchasing, selling, interest, future value, present value, etc. It is designed to reinforce and expand business concepts held by the student through the use of mathematics.
| 3.0 |
CIS-093 | Access CIS-093An introduction to Microsoft Access, a database management application designed to operate in the Windows environment. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 2.0 |
CIS-094 | Excel CIS-094The basics of the Excel software package will be covered. This includes spreadsheet basics, formulas, functions, charting, data management, and collaborative tools. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 2.0 |
Semester Totals |
16.0 |
SECOND YEAR | ||
First Semester | Hours | |
CIS-058 | Specialized Software Applications CIS-058Students handle office activities and use career-related software such as a computerized accounting system, desktop publishing, PowerPoint, form management, calculator, medical scheduling and invoicing, and legal document preparation. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 3.0 |
BUS-060 | Automated Office Procedures BUS-060Students manage office activities using computer software and equipment in a simulated office environment. Students use word processing, electronic mail and calendaring, and other specialized software.
| 3.0 |
CIS-056 | Advanced Software Applications * CIS-056Covers topics in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 3.0 |
BUS-095 | Fundamentals of Accounting ORBUS-095An introduction to basic accounting principles and techniques designed to give the student a general knowledge of accounting practices and terminology. Students will work through the accounting cycle for both a service and retail business.
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BUS-151 | Financial Accounting *BUS-151A study of the financial statements, the accounting process and the principles and procedures underlying items on the financial statements.
| 3.0 |
CJS-150 | Introduction to Criminal Justice CJS-150Focuses on an overview of the justice system with emphasis on the total system of police, courts, and corrections.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals | 15.0 | |
Second Semester | ||
BUS-200 | Legal Environment of Business BUS-200An introduction to legal systems and law, especially the U.S. legal system. Business-legal relationships in the areas of criminal law, torts, product liability, and contracts are examined. Consumer, labor, and environmental law are studied.
| 3.0 |
PSY-271 | Introduction to Psychology PSY-271Focuses on psychology as a science, introducing Concepts, research methods and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy, and social psychology.
| 3.0 |
BUS-079 | Professional Development +++BUS-079Covers topics related to seeking employment and interviewing, understanding the workplace environment, and improving career success and communication.
| 3.0 |
BUS-081 | Office Assistant Internship *BUS-081Designed to provide employment experience in a position using specialized skills. Field experience: minimum of 225 hours required of Office Assistant (Executive and Legal) and Office Manager majors.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
12.0 |
Total Program Hours | 60.0 |