Certificate
The following information lists specific degree and certificate
information. Day and evening options are available. To qualify, students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses within the program.
Chair: Ms. Patricia Edgar
Program Director: Ms. Annette Torrey
Program Descriptions
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Accounting is for students
seeking to gain skills and knowledge in the field of accounting. Possible
entry-level jobs for this program include accounting clerk, accounts
payable/receivable clerk, claims clerk, credit clerk, full-charge
bookkeeper, accounting intern, or comparable positions.
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Accounting is one of several
options for students seeking to gain skills and knowledge in the field of
accounting. Possible entry-level jobs for this program include accounting
clerk, accounts payable/receivable clerk, claims clerk, credit clerk,
full-charge bookkeeper, accounting intern, or comparable positions.
Transferability
Students who plan to follow a 4 year bachelor’s degree course of study should plan their program consulting the catalog of the college to which they plan to transfer.
Office Technology
Certificate of Completion
To qualify, students must earn a grade of "C" or
better in all courses within the program.
Chair: Ms. Patricia Edgar
Acting Program Director: Ms. Heidi Hutchins
Program Description:
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Office Technology
can be completed in one semester. May classes are
offered on a flexible, open entry/open exit schedule.
Training in this area provides students with keyboarding,
language, customer service, and computer skills. A
wide variety of careers exist in the office field.
Office technology position include office assistant,
receptionist, and customer service representative. The
position offers opportunities to learn and advance in the
office environment.
Program offerings: Day and evening.
Certificate of Completion in Office Technology (18
Credits)
Required Courses
18 Credits
Either OAS101AA or OAS103AA may be waived if 30 wpm (accuracy) assessment is achieved.
See your advisor for course exception.
| Course # |
Description |
Credit Hours |
| BPC110 |
Computer Usage and Applications (3)
OR |
|
| CIS105 |
Survey of Computer Information Systems (3)
OR |
|
| BPC/CIS114DE |
Excel Spreadsheet |
3 |
| BPC/CIS118AB |
PowerPoint: Level I (1) AND |
|
| BPC/CIS130DK+ |
Beginning Word (1) AND |
|
| BPC/CIS117AM |
Database Management: Microsoft
Access-Level I (1) |
3 |
| GBS110 |
Human Relations in Business and Industry |
3 |
| OAS108 |
Business English |
3 |
| OAS118 |
Ten-Key by Touch |
1 |
| OAS101AA |
Computer Typing I: Keyboard Mastery (1)
OR |
|
| OAS103AA+ |
Computer Typing: Skill Building I (1)
OR
Either OAS101AA or OAS103AA may be waived if 30 wpm (accurately)
assessment is achieved.
See your advisor for course exception |
1 |
| OAS101AB+ |
Computer Typing I: Letters, Tables and
Reports |
1 |
| TQM101 |
Quality Customer Service |
3 |
Business Technology Specialist
Certificate of Completion
To qualify, students must earn a grade of "C" or
better in all courses within the program.
Chair: Ms. Patricia Edgar
Acting Program Director: Ms. Heidi Hutchins
Program Description:
The Business Technology Specialist Certificate of Completion
emphasizes training on word processing, spreadsheet,
database, and presentation software as well as use of the
Internet for business purposes. Completion of this
certificate program which has as a prerequisite completion
of the Office Technology Certificate would quality an
individual for secretarial, administrative assistant, or
executive assistant positions.
Program offerings: Day and evening.
Certificate of Completion in Business Technology
Specialist (22.5 - 23
Credits)
Required
Courses 19.5
- 20 Credits
| Course # |
Description |
Credit Hours |
| Certificate of Completion in Office Technology
(5261) |
18 |
| BPC/OAS131DA+ |
Intermediate Word |
1 |
| CIS100 |
Internet: A Tool for Learning (0.5) OR |
|
| BPC/CIS133AA |
Internet/Web Development Level I - A (1)
(1) |
0.5 - 1 |
Restricted Electives
3 Credits
Student should select 3 credits from any BPC/CIS prefix courses. |
Administrative Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree
To qualify, students must earn a grade of "C" or
better in all courses within the program.
Chair: Ms. Patricia Edgar
Acting Program Director: Ms. Heidi Hutchins
Program Description:
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in
Administrative Technology is designed to give a student a
well-rounded preparation for a career in an office
environment in the public or private sector. The
degree includes a wide range of business and computer skills
and application as well as general education.
Program offerings: Day and evening.
Transferability: Student who plan to
follow a four-year bachelor's degree course of study should
plan their program consulting the catalog of the college to
which they plan to transfer.
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Administrative
Technology (60
Credits)
Program Prerequisites 1 Credits
| Course # |
Description |
Credit Hours |
| OAS101AA |
Computer Typing I: Keyboard Mastery (1) OR |
|
| OAS103AA+ |
Computer Typing: Skill Building I (1) OR
Either OAS101AA or OAS103AA may be waived if 30 wpm (accuracy)
assessment is achieved.
See your advisor for course exemption. |
1 |
Associate in Applied Science Degree (63 Credits)
Program Prerequisites (29) Credits
Certificate of Completion in Accounting - 5173 (29)
Required Courses 12 Credits
| Course # |
Description |
Credit Hours |
| ACC111 |
Accounting Principles I |
3 |
| ACC115+ |
Computerized Accounting |
2 |
| CIS105 |
Survey of Computer Information Systems (3)
OR |
|
| BPC110 |
Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR |
|
| CIS183AH |
Microsoft Office (3) OR |
|
| BPC/OAS130DK+ |
Beginning Word (1) AND |
|
| BPC/CIS118AB |
PowerPoint: Level I (1) AND |
|
| BPC/CIS117AM |
Database Management: Microsoft Access
Level I (1) |
3 |
| BPC/CIS114DE |
Excel Spreadsheet |
3 |
| BPC/OAS131DK+ |
Intermediate Word |
1 |
| ECN211 |
Macroeconomic Principles (3) OR |
|
| ENC212+ |
Microeconomic Principles (3) |
3 |
| GBS110 |
Human Relations in Business and Industry |
3 |
| GBS233+ |
Business Communication |
3 |
| MGT101 |
Techniques of Supervision |
3 |
| OAS101AB+ |
Computer Typing I: Production and Manuscripts |
1 |
| OAS108 |
Business English |
3 |
| OAS118 |
10-Key by Touch |
1 |
| TQM101 |
Quality Customer Service |
3 |
Restricted Electives
5 Credits
Students should select 5 credits from the following prefixes: |
| ACC |
Any ACC course(s) |
|
| CIS |
Any CIS course(s) |
|
| ECN |
Any ECN course(s) |
|
| EPS |
Any EPS course(s) |
|
| GBS |
Any GBS course(s) |
|
| HSM |
Any HSM course(s) |
|
| IBS |
Any IBS course(s) |
|
| MGT |
Any MGT course(s) |
|
|
MKT |
Any MKT course(s) |
|
| SBU |
Any SBU course(s) |
|
| SBS |
Any SBS course(s) |
|
| TQM |
Any TQM course(s) |
|
|
General Education Requirements
22 Credits |
| COM100 |
Intro to Human Communication (3) OR |
|
| COM110 |
Interpersonal Communication (3) |
3 |
| ENG101+ |
First-Year Composition |
3 |
| ENG102+ |
First-Year Composition |
3 |
| MAT102+ |
Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) OR |
|
| MAT122+ |
Intermediate Algebra (3) OR |
|
| |
Equivalent by Assessment |
3 |
| CRE101+ |
Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) OR |
|
| |
Equivalent by Assessment |
3 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts course** |
|
3 |
| Natural Science course** |
|
4 |
