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Listed below is a sample sequence of courses. Please meet with an advisor for scheduling options. |
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| First Semester | (18 Credits) |
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| 10102101 | Intro to Business | 3 |
| 10103106 | Microsoft Office-Beginning | 3 |
| 10106157 | Document Formatting | 3 |
| 10106160 | Proofreading & Editing | 3 |
| 10801195 | Written Communication | 3 |
| 10804106 | Intro to College Math | 3 |
| Second Semester | (18 Credits) |
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| 10102103 | Business Law & Ethics | 3 |
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| 10105160 | Business Law | 3 |
| 10103114 | Word-Intermediate | 1 |
| 10103124 | Excel-Intermediate | 1 |
| 10103134 | Access-Intermediate | 1 |
| 10103192 | Web Principles: HTML/FrontPage | 3 |
| 10106140 | Business Information Management | 3 |
| 10106150 | Administrative Office Procedures | 3 |
| 10801198 | Speech | 3 |
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| 10801196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Third Semester | (17 Credits) |
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| 10102118 | Financial Management | 3 |
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| 10102120 | Customer Service Management | 3 |
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| 10145186 | Financial Management for Your Small Business | 3 |
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| 10196192 | Managing for Quality | 3 |
| 10102130 | Career Development | 2 |
| 10106170 | Hardware & Software Troubleshooting | 3 |
| 10106180 | Adv Business Software Applications | 3 |
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| 10102120 | Customer Service Management | 3 |
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| 10145186 | Financial Management for Your Small Business | 3 |
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| 10196192 | Managing for Quality | 3 |
| 10809188 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
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| 10809198 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| 10809196 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
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| 10809122 | Intro to American Government | 3 |
| Fourth Semester | (14 Credits) |
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| 10106135 | Supervised Field Experience | 2 |
| 10106162 | Graphics & Print Media | 3 |
| 10106172 | Digital Communication Technology | 3 |
| 10809143 | Microeconomics | 3 |
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| 10809144 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| 10809172 | Race, Ethnic & Diversity Studies | 3 |
Total Credits |
67 |
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| Intro to Business - 3 credits An introduction to what a business is, how it operates, and how it is managed. Students will identify forms of ownership and the processes used in production and marketing, finance, personnel and management in business operations. |
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| Microsoft Office-Beginning - 3 credits Develops introductory skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Windows Explorer, Internet, and computer concepts through demonstrations and lab exercises. |
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| Document Formatting - 3 credits The competencies for this course cover formatting styles of business letters, business and academic reports, memos, tables, business meeting documents, itineraries, legal documents, and business forms. The course also includes drill work for improving keying speed and accuracy. |
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| Proofreading & Editing - 3 credits This course is designed to sharpen proofreading and editing skills. Competencies cover detecting and editing errors in keying, spelling, capitalization, plurals, possessives, punctuation, numbers, grammar, sentence structure, and formatting. Documents will also be edited for clarity, conciseness, and completeness. |
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| Written Communication - 3 credits Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents. Note: It is recommended that students enrolling in this course possess word processing skills. |
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| Intro to College Math - 3 credits This is an introductory level course designed to review and develop fundamental concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics. Emphasis will be placed on computational skills and applications of rational numbers; problem solving skills with ratios, proportions, and percent; basic principles and application of algebra, geometry, graphing, and statistics; measurement skills in U.S. Customary and Metric Systems; and the use of calculators as a tool. Prerequisite: Accuplacer Arithmetic score of 65 or equivalent or ASC Math Prep V 77854783 |
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| Business Law & Ethics - 3 credits This course is designed to prepare students to make informed ethical decisions, form legal opinions and values, and work within the legal business framework. Topics will include the attributes of ethical decisions, the basics of our legal system, including its history and court system; crimes and torts; contracts, including types, formation, execution and termination; sales contracts; agency; national employment law; and bailments. Emphasis is given to ethics in all legal topics. |
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| Business Law - 3 credits Examines the classifications of law, elements of legal contracts, and business applications. Negotiable instruments, sales and bailment contracts, principal-agent relations, and real estate law are also explained. Ethical practices are emphasized rather than narrow, legal definitions. |
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| Word-Intermediate - 1 credit Students will create columns, lists, indexes, footnotes, endnotes and table of contents. Outlines, paragraph numbering, mail merges, sorts, macros and the thesaurus and graphics are also covered. Prerequisite: Microsoft Office-Beginning 10103106 or Word-Beginning 10103113 |
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| Excel-Intermediate - 1 credit Develop skill to write and debug macros, create custom menus, perform database functions and develop graphs. Prerequisite: Microsoft Office-Beginning 10103106 or Excel-Beginning 10103123 |
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| Access-Intermediate - 1 credit Students will develop advanced indexing, logical and decision-making commands, access multiple files and create menus and command files. Prerequisite: Access-Beginning 10103133 or Microsoft Office-Beginning 10103106 |
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| Web Principles: HTML/FrontPage - 3 credits This course provides an introduction to web page development, with a strong focus on hypertext markup language (HTML) and Microsoft FrontPage. The course also addresses design and deployment issues as they relate to web page development, including graphics, fonts, layout, accessibility, and usage. Corequisite: Windows Operating Systems 10103102 or Microsoft Office-Beginning 10103106 |
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| Business Information Management - 3 credits Following commonly used ARMA rules, the student will apply basic filing methods to paper and database filing systems. Methods to permanently archive data will also be covered. |
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| Administrative Office Procedures - 3 credits Develops professional skills and attitudes needed in a global business environment. Skills include time management, problem solving, and decision making while working independently and as part of a team. Tasks such as electronic mail, calendaring, meeting and event planning, domestic and international travel, and project management and minute-taking will be included. Familiarity with office machines is required. Prerequisites: Written Communication 10801195; Microsoft Office-Beginning 10103106 |
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| Speech - 3 credits Explores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, structuring evidence and support, delivery techniques, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, including the listening process, form the basis of this course. |
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| Oral/Interpersonal Communication - 3 credits Focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and non-verbal communication and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities and other projects. |
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| Intro to Sociology - 3 credits Introduces students to the basic concepts of Sociology: culture, socialization, social stratification, multi-culturalism, and the five institutions including family, politics, economics, religion and education. Other topics include: demography, deviance, technology, environment, social issues, social change and social organization. |
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| Intro to American Government - 3 credits Introduces American political processes and institutions. Focuses on rights and responsibilities of citizens and the process of participatory democracy. Learners examine the complexity of the separation of powers and checks and balances. Explores the role of the media, interest groups, political parties and public opinion in the political process. Also explores the role of state and national government in our federal system. |
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| Intro to Psychology - 3 credits This introductory course in psychology is a survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It involves a survey of the theoretical foundations of human functioning in such areas as learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors and social influences. It directs the student to an insightful understanding of the complexities of human relationships in personal, social and vocational settings. |
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| Developmental Psychology - 3 credits Developmental Psychology is the study of human development throughout the lifespan. This course explores developmental theory and research with an emphasis on the interactive nature of the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that affect the individual from conception to death. Application activities and critical thinking skills will enable students to gain an increased knowledge and understanding of themselves and others. |
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| Financial Management - 3 credits Emphasizes the importance of good record keeping systems and reports. Financial analysis techniques are explored through hands-on income statements and cash flow projections. Financial and other technical support resources are identified. |
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| Customer Service Management - 3 credits The learner applies the skills and tools necessary to manage and measure the customer service function. Learners will practice quality customer service, develop customer service plans, train and develop staff in quality customer service, measure the effectiveness of customer service and lead continuous improvement of customer service. |
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| Financial Management for Your Small Business - 3 credits Emphasizes the importance of good record keeping systems, reports and the records necessary for a small business. Financial analysis techniques are explored through hands-on Income Statements and Cash Flow projections for the small business. Financial and other technical support resources are identified throughout the course. |
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| Managing for Quality - 3 credits The learner applies the skills and tools necessary to implement and maintain a continuous improvement environment. Each learner will demonstrate the application of a personal philosophy of quality, identify stakeholder relationships, identify ways to meet/exceed customer expectations, apply a systems-focused approach, use quality models and tools, manage a quality improvement project, and measure effectiveness of continuous improvement activities. |
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| Career Development - 2 credits This course is designed to prepare learners for the process of gaining employment. Learners will assess their personal background; practice finding career opportunities through the job search process; develop a cover letter, resume, thank you letter, and complete a job application; participate in a mock interview; and demonstrate how to deal with interpersonal situations found in a work environment. |
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| Hardware & Software Troubleshooting - 3 credits Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of essential business equipment such as the PC, fax, scanner, and printer. Installation of new peripheral devices, such as hard drives, CD-ROM drives, printers, and memory. Upgrading and installing software and drivers will also be covered. |
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| Adv Business Software Applications - 3 credits Students will apply problem solving and research skills to the integration of software applications. Students will utilize Adobe Acrobat as well as MS Office products and communication software. Students will manage file types as is typical in today's business environment. Prerequisites: Word-Intermediate 10103114, Excel-Intermediate 10103124, Access-Intermediate 10103134 |
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| Macroeconomics - 3 credits Macroeconomics is an introductory course. Basic social choices regarding economic systems, basic economic aggregates, fiscal policy, the banking system, monetary policy, and international trade are the principle topics discussed in the course. A balance is drawn between description, theory, analysis, and a critique of the institutions that characterize modern mixed-capitalist economies. Conflicting social goals, economic constraints, and environmental concerns provide the framework through which the macroeconomy is analyzed. |
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| Microeconomics - 3 credits This course examines the behavior of individual decision makers, primarily consumers and firms. Topics include choices of how much to consume and to produce, the functioning of perfectly and imperfectly competitive markets, the conditions under which markets may fail, and arguments for and against government intervention. The student applies the fundamental tools of economics to real world problems. |
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| Race, Ethnic & Diversity Studies - 3 credits Race, Ethnic, & Diversity is a course that draws from several disciplines to reaffirm the basic American values of justice and equality by teaching a basic vocabulary, a history of immigrants and conquest, principles of transcultural communication, legal liability and the value of aesthetic production to increase the probability of respectful encounters among people. In addition to an analysis of majority/minority relations in a multicultural context, the topics of ageism, sexism, gender differences, sexual orientation, the disabled and the American Disability Act (ADA) are explored. Ethnic relations are studied in global and comparative perspectives. |
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| Supervised Field Experience - 2 credits This course integrates Administrative Assistant classroom study with specific off-campus occupational experiences at selected training sites. An organized plan of experiences built around office competencies is planned, supervised, and evaluated by the instructor and cooperating business trainer. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 24 credits including Computer Software courses (103) and/or Administrative Assistant courses (106) or approved by program instructor. |
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| Graphics & Print Media - 3 credits This course develops skill to effectively create graphics and design publications. Students will produce print media, design and layout print jobs using the most appropriate software package for the job. Prerequisite: Admission to Administrative Assistant Program 101066 or instructor consent |
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| Digital Communication Technology - 3 credits The course introduces the student to digital and communication technology used in the office today, including voice recognition, digital cameras, digital video cameras, video conferencing, web conferencing, and teleconferencing. The content focuses on understanding communication technologies and how they impact employees. Prerequisite: Admission to Administrative Assistant Program 101066 or instructor consent |
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