St. Philip’s College 2009-2010 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Programs and Courses - Business Information Solutions
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Business Information Solutions
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Arts
Certificate of Completion
Marketable Skills Achievement Award
Marketable Skills Certificate
Technical Certificate of Completion
ACCT 2301 - Principles of Accounting I - Financial
Accounting concepts and their application in transaction analysis and financial statement preparation; analysis of financial statements; and asset and equity accounting in proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Introduction to cost behavior, budgeting, responsibility accounting, cost control, and product costing.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0301.51 04
ACCT 2302 - Principles of Accounting II - Managerial
Prerequisites: ACCT 2301
Accounting concepts and their application in transaction analysis and financial statement preparation; analysis of financial statements; and asset and equity accounting in proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Introduction to cost behavior, budgeting, responsibility accounting, cost control, and product costing.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0301.51 04
ACNT 1311 - Introduction to Computerized Accounting
Prerequisites: ACNT 1403, ACCT 2301, or ACNT 1425, or department approval
Introduction to utilizing the computer in maintaining accounting records, making management decisions, and processing common business applications with primary emphasis on a general ledger package.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 52.0302
ACNT 1326 - Principles of Accounting II
Prerequisites: ACNT 1425
A study of the fundamentals of managerial accounting. Emphasis on budgeting, planning, management decision making, and analysis of financial reports.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0301
ACNT 1329 - Payroll and Business Tax Accounting
Prerequisites: ACNT 1403, ACCT 2301, or ACNT 1425 or department approval
A study of payroll procedures, taxing entities, and reporting requirements of local, state, and federal taxing authorities in a manual and computerized environment.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0301
ACNT 1331 - Federal Income Tax: Individual
Prerequisites: Basic accounting knowledge recommended.
A study of the laws currently implemented by the IRS, providing a working knowledge of preparing taxes for the individual.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.1601
ACNT 1425 - Principles of Accounting I
Prerequisites: Course Placement Guide (see advisor)
A study of accounting concepts and their application in transaction analysis and financial statement preparation and asset and equity accounting in proprietorships and corporations. Emphasis on accounting cycle for service and merchandising enterprises.
Semester Hours: (4- 3 -2)
CIP: 52.0301
ACNT 2311 - Managerial Accounting
Cross-Listed With: ACNT 2011
Practical applications of accounting with emphasis on cost behavior, capital management decisions, budgeting, financial statement analysis, and income tax effects.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0301
ACNT 2386 - Internship - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Prerequisites: POFT 1220 or department approval
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
Semester Hours: (3- 0 -16)
CIP: 52.0302
BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications
Computer terminology, hardware, software, operating systems, and information systems relating to the business environment. The main focus of this course is on business applications of software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and business-oriented utilization of the Internet.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 11.0202.54.04
BMGT 1268 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Business Administration and Management, General
Prerequisites: POFT 1220 and department approval.
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Semester Hours: (2- 0 -16)
CIP: 52.0201
BMGT 1301 - Supervision
A study of the role of the supervisor. Managerial functions as applied to leadership, counseling, motivation, and human skills are examined
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0201
BMGT 1305 - Communications in Management
Basic theory and processes of communication skills necessary for the management of an organizations workforce.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0201
BMGT 1309 - Information and Project Management
Critical path methods for planning and controlling projects. Includes time/cost tradeoffs, resource utilization, stochastic considerations, task determination, time management, scheduling management, status reports, budget management, customer service, professional attitude, and project supervision.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0201
BMGT 1395 - Special Topics in Operations Management and Supervision
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0205
BMGT 2303 - Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
Decision-making and problem-solving processes in organizations, utilizing logical and creative problem-solving techniques. Application of theory is provided by experiential activities such as small group discussions, case studies, and the use of other managerial decision aids.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -3)
CIP: 52.0201
BMGT 2331 - Principles of Quality Management
Quality of productivity in organizations. Includes planning for quality throughout the organization, analysis of costs of quality, and employee empowerment.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0201
BMGT 2347 - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Instruction in interpreting data for effective problem solving and recommending corrective action with emphasis on a structured approach to critical thinking and problem solving in a term environment.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0205
BMGT 2389 - Business Administration and Management, General
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
Semester Hours: (3- 0 -16)
CIP: 52.0201
BNKG 1356 - Analyzing Financial Statements
A study of the process of evaluating financial statements, cash flow, and ratio analysis of individuals and businesses. Emphasis on the relationship of comparative analysis and industry standards.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0803
BUSG 2305 - Business Law/Contracts
Cross-Listed With: BUSG 2005
Principles of law which form the legal framework for business activity including applicable statues, contracts, and agency.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0101
BUSG 2309 - Small Business Management
Starting and operating a small business. Includes facts about a small business, essential management skills, how to prepare a business plan, financial needs, marketing strategies, and legal issues
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0703
BUSI 1301 - Business Principles
Introduction to the role of business in modern society. Includes overview of business operations, analysis of the specialized fields within the business organization, and development of a business vocabulary.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0101.51 04
BUSI 1307 - Personal Finance
Personal and family accounts, budgets and budgetary control, bank accounts, charge accounts, borrowing, investing, insurance, standards of living, renting or home ownership, and wills and trust plans.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 32.0101.52 12
BUSI 2301 - Business Law I
Principles of law which form the legal framework for business activity.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 22.0101.51 24
COSC 1301 - Microcomputer Applications
Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, data, procedures, systems and human resources, and explores their integration and application in business and other segments in society. The fundamentals of computer problem-solving and programming in a higher level programming language may be discussed and applied. Specific topics may be varied to reflect emerging technological changes. Provides a foundation for further study in computer science or computer information systems.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 11.0101.52 07
COSC 1315 - Fundamentals of Programming
Prerequisites: MATH 0303, or equivalent
Introduction to the fundamentals of computer programming, using a current programming language. Emphasis is on the fundamentals of structured design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes coverage of language syntax, data and file structures, input/output devices, and disks/files. The design of classes and objects, assignments, decisions and iterations are emphasized using an object-oriented language. (Formerly known as COSC 1315 Intro to Computer Science.)
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 11.0201.52 07
COSC 1437 - Programming Fundamentals II
Prerequisites: COSC 1315
Review of control structures and data types with emphasis on structured data types. Applies the object-oriented programming paradigm, focusing on the definition and use of classes along with the fundamentals of object-oriented design. Includes basic analysis of algorithms, searching and sorting techniques, and an introduction to software engineering. (Formerly known as COSC 2430/2318 Advanced Structured Programming Techniques.)
Semester Hours: (4- 4 -0)
CIP: 11.0201.5607
COSC 2415 - Data Structures
Prerequisites: COSC 1437 with a grade of “C” or better
Further applications of programming techniques. Topics may include file access methods, data structures and modular programming, program testing and documentation, and other topics not normally covered in an introductory computer programming course. Stacks, queues, lists, trees, recursion, sorting and searching will be covered using an object-oriented language.
Semester Hours: (4- 4 -0)
CIP: 11.0201.53 07
COSC 2425 - Computer Organization and Machine Language
Prerequisites: COSC 1437 with a grade of “C” or better
Basic computer organization; machine cycle, digital representation of data and instructions; assembly language programming, assembler, loader, macros, subroutines, and program linkages. Introduction to the basics of digital systems/logic design and how computer components interact with each other.
Semester Hours: (4- 4 -0)
CIP: 11.0201.54 07
COSC 2430 - Computer Advanced Structured Languages
Prerequisites: COSC 1437 with a grade of “C” or better
Further applications of programming techniques. Topics may include file access methods, data structures and modular programming, program testing and documentation, and other topics not normally covered in an introductory computer programming course. Memory management, linked list, pointers, heaps, and graphs using a high-level programming language are emphasized.
Semester Hours: (4- 4 -0)
CIP: 11.0201.53 07
HRPO 1311 - Human Relations
Practical application of the principles and concepts of the behavioral sciences to interpersonal relationships in the business and industrial environment
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.1003
HRPO 2307 - Organizational Behavior
The analysis and application of organizational theory, group dynamics, motivation theory, leadership concepts, and the integration of interdisciplinary concepts from the behavioral sciences.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.1003
IBUS 1305 - Introduction to International Business and Trade
The techniques for entering the international marketplace. Emphasis on the impact and dynamics of sociocultural, demographic, economic, technological, and political-legal factors in the foreign trade environment. Topics include patterns of world trade, internationalization of the firm, and operating procedures of the multinational enterprise.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.1101
IMED 1301 - Introduction to Multimedia
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills or POFT 1329 or 25 words per minute keyboarding skill.
A survey of the theories, elements, and hardware/software components of multimedia. Topics include digital image editing, digital sound and video editing, animation, web page development, and interactive presentations. Emphasis on conceptualizing and producing effective multimedia presentations.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0801
IMED 1305 - Courseware Development I
Prerequisites: MED 1401
Instruction in course ware development. Topics include interactivity, branching, navigation, evaluation techniques and interface/information design using industry standard authoring software.
Semester Hours: (3- 1 -4)
CIP: 11.0501
IMED 1316 - Web Design I
Prerequisites: (ARTC 1302 and ARTC 1353) or (IMED 1401)
Instruction in web page design and related graphic design issues including mark-up languages, web sites, and browsers.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -4)
CIP: 11.0801
IMED 1359 - Writing for Multimedia Communications
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or demonstrated equivalent
Written communication for multimedia environments including professional websites or other digital content. Emphasis on professional communications in electronic marketing.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -2)
CIP: 11.0801
IMED 2301 - Instructional Design
Prerequisites: IMED 1401
An in-depth study of the instructional design process based on learning theories, including evaluation of models and design examples.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -2)
CIP: 11.0801
IMED 2309 - Internet Commerce
An overview of the Internet as a marketing and sales tool with emphasis on developing a prototype for electronic commerce. Topics include dynamic data integration, data collection, and on-line transactions.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 11.0801
IMED 2315 - Web Design II
Prerequisites: IMED 1316
A study of mark-up language advanced layout techniques for creating web pages. Emphasis on identifying the target audience and producing web sites according to accessibility standards, cultural appearance, and legal issues.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -4)
CIP: 11.0801
IMED 2351 - Multimedia Programming
Prerequisites: IMED 1401
Advanced topics in multimedia programming including custom scripts for data tracking. Emphasis on developing multimedia programs customized to the client’s needs.
Semester Hours: (3- 1 -4)
CIP: 11.0801
IMED 2389 - Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
Semester Hours: (3- 0 -16)
CIP: 09.0702
ITSC 1301 - Introduction to Computers
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills
Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0101
ITSC 1309 - Integrated Software Applications
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills
Integration of applications from popular business productivity software suites. Instruction in embedding data, linking and combining documents using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and/or presentation media software
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0101
ITSC 1315 - Project Management Software
Prerequisites: ITSC 1301 or equivalent
Use of project management software for developing a project plan including timelines, milestones, scheduling, life cycle phases, management frameworks, skills, processes, and tools.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0101
ITSC 1319 - Internet/Web Page Development
Prerequisites: ITSC 1301 and ITSC 1309 or equivalent
Instruction in the use of Internet concepts and the introduction to web page design and web site development.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.1004
ITSC 2335 - Application Problem Solving
Prerequisites: Any advanced application software course or equivalent
Utilization of appropriate application software to solve advanced problems and generate customized solutions.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0101
ITSE 1301 - Web Design Tools
Designing and publishing Web documents according to World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards. Includes graphic design issues and exploration of tools available for creating and editing Web documents.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -2)
CIP: 11.0801
ITSE 1302 - Computer Programming
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and completion of or concurrent enrollment in ITSE 1329
Introduction to computer programming with emphasis on the fundamentals of design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes language syntax, data and file structures, input/output devices, and files.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0201
ITSE 1311 - Beginning Web Programming
Prerequisites: ITSC 1301 or COSC 1301 or equivalent demonstrated competency
Skill development in web page programming including mark-up and scripting languages.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0801
ITSE 1329 - Programming Logic and Design
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills
A disciplined approach to problem-solving with structured techniques and representation of algorithms using appropriate design tools. Discussion of methods for testing, evaluation, and documentation.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0201
ITSE 1331 - Introduction to Visual BASIC Programming
Prerequisites: ITSE 1302
Introduction to computer programming using Visual Basic. Emphasizes the fundamentals of structured design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes language syntax, data and file structures, input/output devices, and files.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0201
ITSE 1345 - Introduction to Oracle SQL
Prerequisites: ITSE 1329 or ITSW 1307
An introduction to the design and creation of relational databases using Oracle. Topics include storing, retrieving, updating, and displaying data using Structured Query Language (SQL).
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0201
ITSE 1350 - Systems Analysis and Design
Prerequisites: ITSC 1301 or equivalent and BUSI 1301 or equivalent
Comprehensive introduction to the planning, design, and construction of computer information systems using the systems development life cycle and other appropriate design tools.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0201
ITSE 1356 - Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Prerequisites: ITSE 1311
Introduction of skills and practices related to Extensible Markup Language (XML). Includes Document Type Definition (DTD), well-formed and valid XML documents, XML schemes, and Extensible Style Language (XSL).
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0201
ITSE 2302 - Intermediate Web Programming
Prerequisites: ITSE 1311
Techniques for web development. Includes server-side and client-side scripting.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0801
ITSE 2309 - Database Programming
Prerequisites: ITSE 1331 and ITSW 1307 or ITSW 2337
Database development using database programming techniques emphasizing database structures, modeling, and database access.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0802
ITSE 2317 - Java Programming
Prerequisites: ITSE 1302 or ITSE 1311
Introduction to object-oriented Java programming. Emphasizes the fundamental syntax and semantics of Java for applications and web applets.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0201
ITSE 2321 - Object-Oriented Programming
Prerequisites: ITSE 2317
Introduction to object-oriented programming. Emphasis on the fundamentals of design with classes, including development, testing, implementation, and documentation.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0201
ITSE 2347 - Advanced Database Programming
Prerequisites: ITSE 2309
Database development using complex database programming techniques emphasizing multiple interrelated files, menu design, security implementation, and multiple access.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0802
ITSE 2349 - Advanced Visual Basic Programming
Prerequisites: ITSE 1331
Further applications of programming techniques using Visual Basic. Includes file access methods, data structures and modular programming, program testing and documentation.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0201
ITSW 1301 - Introduction to Word Processing
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills or POFT 1329 or 25 words per minute keyboarding skill
An overview of the production of documents, tables, and graphics.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0602
ITSW 1304 - Introduction to Spreadsheets
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills or POFT 1329 or 25 words per minute keyboarding skill
Instruction in the concepts, procedures, and application of electronic spreadsheets.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0301
ITSW 1307 - Introduction to Database
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills or ITSC 1301
Introduction to database theory and the practical applications of a database.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0802
ITSW 1310 - Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills or POFT 1329 or 25 words per minute keyboarding skill
Instruction in the utilization of presentation software to produce multimedia presentations. Graphics, text, sound, animation and/or video may be used in presentation development.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0301
ITSW 1370 - Introduction to Sharepoint
This is a computer application course that introduces Sharepoint.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0301
ITSW 1391 - Special Topics in Data Processing Technology/Technician
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills or POFT 1329 or 25 words per minute keyboarding skill
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0301
ITSW 2334 - Advanced Spreadsheets
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills or POFT 1329 or 25 words per minute keyboarding skill
Advanced techniques for developing and modifying spreadsheets. Includes macros and data analysis functions.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0301
ITSW 2337 - Advanced Database
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills or POFT 1329 or 25 words per minute keyboarding skill
Mastery of database design and functionality.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 11.0802
LGLA 1307 - Introduction to Law and the Legal Professions
This course provides an overview of the law and the legal professions. Topics include legal concepts, systems, and terminology; ethical obligations and regulations; professional trends and issues with emphasis on the paralegal’s role.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 22.0302
LGLA 1317 - Law Office Technology
Computer technology and software applications within the law office.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -2)
CIP: 22.0302
LGLA 1342 - Federal Civil Litigation
This course presents fundamental concepts and procedures of federal civil litigation with emphasis on the paralegal’s role.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 22.0302
LGLA 2307 - Law Office Management
This course presents the fundamentals of principles and structure of management, administration, and substantive systems in the law office including law practice technology as applied to paralegals.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 22.0302
MRKG 1302 - Principles of Retailing
Introduction to the retailing environment and its relationship to consumer demographics, trends, and traditional/nontraditional retailing markets. The employment of retailing techniques and the factors that influence modern retailing.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.1401
MRKG 2349 - Advertising and Sales Promotion
Integrated marketing communications. Includes advertising principles and practices. Emphasizes multi-media of persuasive communication including buyer behavior, budgeting, and regulatory constraints.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.1401
POFI 1191 - Special Topics in Information Processing/Data Entry Technician
Prerequisites: Varies with subject being offered
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Semester Hours: (1- 1 -0)
CIP: 52.0407
POFI 2340 - Advanced Word Processing
Prerequisites: POFI 2301 or ITSW 1301 or MOS certification
Advanced techniques in merging, macros, graphics, and desktop publishing. Includes extensive formatting for technical documents. Emphasis on business applications.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 52.0407
POFL 1245 - Legal Secretary Exam Review
This course provides a review of the mandatory and optional topics covered in the Accredited Legal Secretary Examination administered by the National Association of Legal Secretaries.
Semester Hours: (2- 2 -0)
CIP: 22.0301
POFL 1264 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Prerequisites: POFT 1220 and department approval
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Semester Hours: (2- 0 -16)
CIP: 22.0301
POFL 1305 - Legal Terminology
Overview of the areas of law and legal professions, including spelling, pronunciation, and definition of legal terms.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 22.0301
POFL 1459 - Legal Transcription
Prerequisites: High-level keyboarding skills
Comprehensive legal vocabulary. Includes organizing and transcribing documents in a law office.
Semester Hours: (4- 3 -2)
CIP: 22.0301
POFL 2386 - Internship - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Prerequisites: POFT 1220 and department approval
Skill development in the production of legal documents used in the legal and court systems.
Semester Hours: (3- 0 -16)
CIP: 22.0301
POFM 1264 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Prerequisites: POFT 1220 and department approval
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Semester Hours: (2- 0 -16)
CIP: 51.0716
POFM 1302 - Medical Software Applications
Prerequisites: 25 wpm keyboarding skills, HITT 1305
Medical software applications for the management and operation of health care information systems.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -2)
CIP: 51.0716
POFM 1317 - Medical Administrative Support
Prerequisites: HITT 1305
Instruction in medical office procedures including appointment scheduling, medical records creation and maintenance, telephone communications, coding, billing, collecting, and third party reimbursement.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 51.0716
POFM 2333 - Medical Document Production
Prerequisites: 25 wpm keyboarding skill, POFM 1317
Study of advanced concepts of medical office activities, practices, and procedures. Topics include advanced medical reports, coding, billing, insurance activities, and records management.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -2)
CIP: 51.0716
POFM 2386 - Internship - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Prerequisites: POFT 1220 and department approval
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
Semester Hours: (3- 0 -16)
CIP: 51.0716
POFT 1191 - Special Topics in Business Communications
Prerequisites: Varies with subject being offered
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Semester Hours: (1- 1 -0)
CIP: 52.0501
POFT 1220 - Job Search Skills
Skills to seek and obtain employment in business and industry.
Semester Hours: (2- 2 -0)
CIP: 52.0401
POFT 1264 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Prerequisites: POFT 1220 and department approval
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Semester Hours: (2- 0 -16)
CIP: 52.0401
POFT 1301 - Business English
Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0501
POFT 1307 - Proofreading and Editing
Prerequisites: POFT 1301 or department approval
Instruction in proofreading and editing skills necessary to assure accuracy in business documents.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0501
POFT 1309 - Administrative Office Procedures I
Prerequisites: Basic keyboarding skills
Study of current office procedures, duties, and responsibilities applicable to an office environment.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0401
POFT 1313 - Professional Workforce
Preparation for the work force including ethics, interpersonal relations, professional attire, and career advancement.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0401
POFT 1319 - Records and Information Management I
Introduction to basic records information management filing systems including manual and electronic filing.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0401
POFT 1321 - Business Math
Prerequisites: MATH 0300 or equivalent
Fundamentals of business mathematics including analytical and critical thinking skills.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0408
POFT 1329 - Beginning Keyboarding
Skill development keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting basic documents.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 52.0408
POFT 1349 - Administrative Office Procedures II
Prerequisites: POFT 1309 or equivalent competencies
In depth coverage of office applications with special emphasis on decision making, goal setting, management theories, and critical thinking.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -3)
CIP: 52.0401
POFT 2203 - Speed and Accuracy Building
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills or POFT 1329 or ability to type by touch at least 25 words per minute
Review, correct, improve, and/or perfect touch keyboarding techniques for the purpose of increasing speed and improving accuracy.
Semester Hours: (2- 2 -1)
CIP: 52.0408
POFT 2301 - Intermediate Keyboarding
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills or POFT 1329 or 25 words per minute keyboarding skill
A continuation of keyboarding skills in document formatting, emphasizing speed, and accuracy. Emphasis on proofreading, editing, and following instructions, and keying documents from various copy.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 52.0408
POFT 2312 - Business Correspondence and Communication
Prerequisites: POFT 1307 or POFT 1301 or department approval
Development of writing and presentation skills to produce effective business communications.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 52.0501
POFT 2386 - Internship - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Prerequisites: POFT 1220 and department approval
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
Semester Hours: (3- 0 -16)
CIP: 52.0401
POFT 2421 - Machine Transcription
Prerequisites: POFI 2301 or POFT 2301 or 5-minute straight copy skill of 40 words per minute or POFT 1307 or POFT 1301 or department approval
Production of mailable documents using transcription techniques.
Semester Hours: (4- 3 -2)
CIP: 52.0401
POFT 2433 - Advanced Keyboarding
Prerequisites: POFT 2301
A continuation of keyboarding skills in advanced document formatting emphasizing speed, accuracy, and decision-making.
Semester Hours: (4- 2 -4)
CIP: 52.0408
POFT 2471 - Certified Professional Secretary
The Certified Administrative Professional program is intended to take the information learned in the fields of study covered by the Certified Professional Secretary program and apply them to work situations in various businesses. It is an application study, showing students how to apply the theoretical knowledge. Two goals: (1) enable the student to practice applying theories, procedures, and plans and (2) enable the student to pass the Certified Administrative Professional examination.
Semester Hours: (4- 3 -3)
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