Vicki Micheletto, Chair

The Business Technology Department offers seven Associate of Applied Science degree programs and four certificate programs. Degree programs include Accounting Technology with options in Human Resources and Network Support; Computer Technology with options in Network Management and Information Systems Management; Medical Office Technology with options in Medical Assisting, Medical Secretarial Technology, and Medical Transcription; Legal Assisting; Legal Support Services; Administrative Assisting with options in Human Resources and Office Administration; and Management with options in Entrepreneurship, Food and Beverage Management, and Sales and Marketing.

Special Degree and Certificate Requirements back to top

The related studies requirements are included in the following programs. Refer to the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog for the specific requirements.

Accounting Technology A.A.S. Degree

Students in the Accounting Technology program are trained to be accounting technicians and to occupy positions such as staff accountants and paraprofessionals. These technicians maintain the financial records of entities in the areas of manufacturing, service, merchandising, government, and nonprofit. Program graduates use technology to gather, compile, and analyze data; decide which software applications to use to accomplish various business tasks; apply accounting principles to aid in making business decisions; and communicate budgetary and accounting information to nonfinancial colleagues and managers.
Students who enter in the autumn semester complete the program in four semesters for the Associate of Applied Science degree. Students who enter in the spring semester complete the program in five semesters.

Autumn Entry:

First Year
ACC 132T 133T Accounting I, II
ACC 134T Payroll Topics
BUS 103S Principles of Business
COM 111T Business Communications
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers
CRT 114T Word Processing
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software
HMR 175T Workplace Issues
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions
SEC 106T Business Records Control
Total....................................................................................................................

Second Year
ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems
ACC 232T Nonprofit Accounting
ACC 234T Accounting III
ACC 235T Cost Accounting
ACC 236T Income Tax
ACC 237T Strategies for Business Entities
ACC 290T Accounting Internship
BUS 135T Business Law
COM 160A Oral Communications
CRT 181T Introduction to Database Software
HMR 232T Wage and Benefits Administration
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
Total....................................................................................................................
Spring Entry:
COM 111T Business Communications
COM 160A Oral Communications
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions
SEC 106T Business Records Control
Total....................................................................................................................

ACC 132T 133T Accounting I, II
ACC 134T Payroll Topics
BUS 103S Principles of Business
BUS 135T Business Law
CRT 114T Word Processing
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software
HMR 175T Workplace Issues
Total....................................................................................................................

ACC 230T Computer Accounting Systems
ACC 232T Nonprofit Accounting
ACC 234T Accounting III
ACC 235T Cost Accounting
ACC 236T Income Tax
ACC 237T Strategies for Business Entities
ACC 290T Accounting Internship
CRT 181T Introduction to Database Software
HMR 232T Wage and Benefits Administration
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
Total....................................................................................................................

Human Resources Option
In addition to accounting technician training, students selecting this option will be prepared to aid management in complying with federal and state employment laws, maintaining personnel records and assisting with pension and other benefit plan administration.

Autumn Entry:

First Year
ACC 132T-133T Accounting I, II
ACC 134T Payroll Topics
COM 111T Business Communications
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers
CRT 114T Word Processing
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software
HMR 130T Policies and Administration
HMR 133T Personnel Records Management
HMR 175T Workplace Issues
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
Total....................................................................................................................

Second Year
ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems
ACC 232T Nonprofit Accounting
ACC 234T Accounting III
ACC 235T Cost Accounting
ACC 236T Income Tax
ACC 290T Accounting Internship
BUS 135T Business Law
COM 160A Oral Communications
CRT 125T File Processing and Database Concepts
HMR 232T Wage and Benefits Administration
HMR 234T Recruitment, Interviewing and Staffing
HMR 235T Training and Development
Total....................................................................................................................

Network Support Option
In addition to accounting technician training, students selecting this option will be prepared to manage and maintain a LAN and/or WAN system, install, maintain and troubleshoot software, and train and support system users. They also will be trained to configure and diagnose workstation hardware, administer system security and upgrade, update and expand network systems.

Autumn Entry:

First Year
ACC 132T-133T Accounting I, II 4 4
ACC 134T Payroll Topics - 3
COM 111T Business Communications 3 -
CRT 103T Introduction to Systems and Software 3 -
CRT 112T Operating Systems 4 -
CRT 114T Word Processing - 2
CRT 125T File Processing and Database Concepts - 3
CRT 126T Networking Fundamentals - 4
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software - 3
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 -
Total....................................................................................................................

Second Year
ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems
ACC 234T Accounting III
ACC 235T Cost Accounting
ACC 236T Income Tax
ACC 290T Accounting Internship
COM 160A Oral Communications
COM 220T Training Techniques
CRT 248T Novell Networking
CRT 282T Windows NT
CRT 285T PC Service and Support
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
Directed elective*
Total....................................................................................................................
*Directed elective, choice of:
ACC 232T Nonprofit Accounting (3) or
HMR 232T Wage and Benefits Administration (4)

Administrative Assisting-A.A.S. Degree back to top

Students in Administrative Assisting may select options in Human Resources or Office Administration as well as having all skills acquired in the Office Reception program.
Students are awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree after successfully completing the program. Students may enter in the autumn or spring semester.
Human Resources Option
Students selecting the Human Resources option will gain knowledge of employee recruiting, screening, interviewing, and orientation responsibilities. In addition, students become knowledgeable regarding personnel files, employee benefits, and other statutory and regulatory requirements placed on employers relating to personnel.

Autumn Entry:

First Year
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting
ACC 134T Payroll Topics
COM 111T Business Communications
HMR 130T Policies and Administration
HMR 133T Personnel Records Management
HMR 135T Employee and Labor Relations
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
SEC 106T Business Records Control
SEC 107T Keyboarding
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications
SEC 114T Word Processing
Total....................................................................................................................

Second Year
BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision 4 -
COM 160A Oral Communications - 3
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software 3 -
CRT 181T Introduction to Database Software 2 -
CRT 260 Desktop Publishing Concepts - 3
HMR 175T Workplace Issues - 3
HMR 232T Wage and Benefits Administration - 4
HMR 234T Recruitment, Interviewing and Staffing 4 -
HMR 235T Training and Development 3 -
SEC 292T Secretarial Internship - 2
Total....................................................................................................................

Spring Entry:

COM 111T Business Communication
HMR 130T Policies and Administration
HMR 133T Personnel Records Management
HMR 135T Employee and Labor Relations
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions
SEC 107T Keyboarding
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications
Total....................................................................................................................

A S
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting
ACC 134T Payroll Topics
CRT 260 Desktop Publishing
HMR 175T Workplace Issues
HMR 232T Wage and Benefits Administration
HMR 234T Recruitment, Interviewing and Staffing
HMR 235T Training and Development
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
SEC 106T Business Records
SEC 114T Word Processing
Total....................................................................................................................

A
BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision
COM 160A Oral Communications
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software
CRT 181T Introduction to Database
SEC 290T Secretarial Internship
Total....................................................................................................................

Office Administration Option
Students in Office Administration are trained to plan, organize, and oversee office tasks in addition to having all skills acquired in the office reception program. Employee supervision, training, and evaluation are included in the course of study.

Autumn Entry:

First Year
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting
COM 111T Business Communications
COM 160A Oral Communications
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
SEC 106T Business Records Control
SEC 107T Keyboarding
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications
SEC 114T Word Processing
SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing
Total....................................................................................................................

Second Year
BUS 103S Principles of Business
BUS 135T Business Law
BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision
CRT 181T Introduction to Database Software
CRT 260 Desktop Publishing Concepts
CRT 281 Microcomputer Applications
HMR 175T Workplace Issues
HMR 234T Recruitment, Interviewing and Staffing
SEC 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office
SEC 290T Secretarial Internship
Total....................................................................................................................

Spring Entry:

BUS 103S Principles of Business
COM 111T Business Communications
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
SEC 107T Keyboarding
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications
Total....................................................................................................................

ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting
BUS 135T Business Law
COM 160A Oral Communications
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software
CRT 260 Desktop Publishing Concepts
HMR 175T Workplace Issues
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions
SEC 106T Business Records Control
SEC 114T Word Processing
SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing
SEC 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office
Total....................................................................................................................


BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision 4
CRT 181T Introduction to Database Software 2
CRT 281 Microcomputer Applications 3
HMR 234T Recruitment, Interviewing and Staffing 4
SEC 290T Secretarial Internship 2
Total....................................................................................................................

Barber-Styling-Certificate
The Barber-Styling program prepares students to pursue a career as a barber-stylist and pass the examination for a barber certificate of registration. Individuals passing this examination will receive a license allowing them to practice barbering in Montana. The program provides theory and practical training that satisfies content and hour requirements of the Montana Board of Barbers' 2,000-hour curriculum. [This training allows graduates to be examined and licensed in all other states as well.] Barbering theory and laboratory courses must be taken concurrently. Clock-hour credit toward licensing is awarded with passing grades in all courses.

Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Students may enter autumn, spring, and summer semester.

Autumn Entry:

First Year
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting
BRB 110T Barber-Styling Theory andPractice (Intersession)
BRB 110T Barber-Styling Theory and Practice
BUS 250T Entrepreneurship
COM 111T Business Communications
Total....................................................................................................................

Summer Session
BRB 110T Barber-Styling Theory and Practice
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers
Total....................................................................................................................

Second Year A
ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems 3
BRB 110T Barber-Styling Theory and Practice 10
BUS 112T Professional Sales 2
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3
Total....................................................................................................................

Spring Entry:

BRB 110T Barber-Styling Theory and Practice
COM 111T Business Communications
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions
Total....................................................................................................................

Summer Session
BRB 110T Barber-Styling Theory and Practice
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers
Total....................................................................................................................

A S
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting
ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems
BRB 110T Barber-Styling Theory and
Practice (Intersession)
BRB 110T Barber-Styling Theory and Practice
BUS 112T Professional Sales
BUS 250T Entrepreneurship
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
Total....................................................................................................................

Computer Technology-A.A.S. Degree back to top

Computing personnel have an extensive understanding of microcomputers, operating systems, and an ability to use a variety of software packages. Students may select an option in Network Management or in Information Systems Management.

Students are awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree upon successful completion of the program. Students may enter in the autumn semester.

Network Management Option

The Network Management option prepares students to identify, plan, and install cabling for network environments; identify accessories to complete network connection; install network software and client software; diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain communications; install, maintain, and monitor routers, gateways, and bridges; set up and maintain Internet sites, addressing, and security; communicate with vendors; install and maintain peripherals; and install physical and software backup systems. Students prepare for Cisco professional certification (CCNA).

Autumn Entry:

First Year
COM 115T Technical Writing
COM 160A Oral Communications
CRT 103T Introduction to Systems and Software
CRT 112T Operating Systems
CRT 121 Introduction to Programming
CRT 122T Ethics, Logic, and Critical Thinking
CRT 125T File Processing and Database Concepts
CRT 126T Networking Fundamentals
MAT 101T Intermediate Algebra
MAT 120 Elementary Functions
Total....................................................................................................................

Second Year
CRT 176T Router Technologies
CRT 203 Systems Analysis
CRT 209T General Business Computer Professions
CRT 222T Enterprise Systems Quality Assurance
CRT 226T Advanced Routing/Switching
CRT 248T Novell Networking
CRT 276T Advanced Network Design
CRT 282T Windows NT Networking
CRT 285T PC Service and Support
CRT 290T Computer Technology Internship
Total....................................................................................................................

Information Systems Management Option

The Information Systems Management option prepares students to integrate applications and use software to solve business problems, develop multimedia presentations, maintain and upgrade hardware and peripherals, create and maintain web pages, troubleshoot, and tailor or upgrade existing software. This option also prepares students to provide input regarding hardware and software capability and specifications, and serve as trainers and user liaisons. Students prepare for A+ professional certification.

Autumn Entry:

First Year
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting - 4
COM 115T Technical Writing 3 -
COM 160A Oral Communications 3 -
CRT 103T Introduction to Systems and Software 3 -
CRT 112T Operating Systems 4 -
CRT 114T Word Processing - 2
CRT 121 Introduction to Programming - 3
CRT 122T Ethics, Logic and Critical Thinking - 2
CRT 125T File Processing and Database Concepts - 3
CRT 126T Networking Fundamentals - 4
MAT 101T Intermediate Algebra 3 -
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 -
Total....................................................................................................................

Second Year
ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems 2 -
BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision 4 -
COM 220T Training Techniques - 2
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software 3 -
CRT 250T Assistive Technology - 2
CRT 260 Desktop Publishing Concepts - 3
CRT 270 C++ Programming 3 -
CRT 280 Microcomputer Presentations 2 -
CRT 282T Windows NT Networking - 4
CRT 285T PC Service and Support 3 -
CRT 286T Advanced Troubleshooting and Certification - 3
CRT 287T Help Desk - 2
CRT 290T Computer Technology Internship - 2
Total....................................................................................................................

Legal Assisting A.A.S. Degree back to top

This program is approved by the American Bar Association.

The Legal Assisting program prepares students for challenging and diverse careers in private law practices and in the law-related areas of business, industry, and government. The goals of the legal assisting program are to enable students, through theoretical and practical legal education, to understand the function of law, to work as paralegals in the effective delivery of legal services, and to contribute to the legal profession. This program is designed to equip students with skills to analyze legal issues and to perform a variety of activities including drafting legal documents, interviewing clients, conducting legal research, and preparing cases for trial. Students utilize current technology through internet research and legal and general office software applications. Legal assisting students receive the necessary legal training to take advantage of new career opportunities in all sectors of the economy. Students are exposed to the principles of legal ethics and are cautioned regarding restrictions against the unauthorized practice of law by laypersons.
The Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded upon successful completion of the program. Students may enter the Legal Assisting program autumn semester and early application is encouraged. Students will attend classes on both the Mountain and East campuses.

COM 101 students must take The University of Montana-Missoula Writing Proficiency and Placement Examination. Test administration times are available from the College of Technology Admissions Office at 406-243-7882.

Autumn Entry:

First Year
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting
COM 101 English Composition
COM 160A Oral Communications
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers
CRT 114T Word Processing
LEG 183T Contracts
LEG 184T Legal Ethics
LEG 185T Introduction to Paralegal Profession
LEG 186T Introduction to Legal Research
LEG 187T Legal Research/Writing I
LEG 188T Principles of Real Estate
LEG 189T Criminal Procedures
MAT 100T Basic Algebra
POL 146S American Government and Politics
Total....................................................................................................................

Second Year
COM 210E Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Problem Solving
CRT 188T Computers and Law
LEG 270T Civil Litigation for Legal Assistants
LEG 279T Legal Research/Writing II
LEG 280T Legal Research/Writing III
LEG 283T Trial Preparation
LEG 284T Business Organizations
LEG 285T Family Law for Legal Assistants
LEG 288T Estates and Probate
LEG 289T Law Office Management
LEG 290T Legal Assisting Internship
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
SOC 110S Principles of Sociology
Total....................................................................................................................

Legal Support Services A.A.S. Degree back to top

Students selecting this program gain the specialized skills and knowledge to work as administrative assistants in law firms, governmental agencies, and law-related businesses. Courses in oral and written communications, legal process and transcription, computer applications, and office technology help students develop a professional approach to the office environment. Students become knowledgeable of employers' practices and the need for teamwork, appropriate attitudes, and ethical standards which lead to career success.

Students successfully completing the program are awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree. Students may enter in autumn or spring semester.

Autumn Entry:

First Year
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting
COM 111T Business Communications
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software
LEG 179T Legal Terminology
LEG 180T Legal Procedures
LEG 181T Civil Litigation for Legal Support Staff 3
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3
SEC 106T Business Records Control 1
SEC 107T Keyboarding 1
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications 2
SEC 114T Word Processing 4
SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing 2
Total....................................................................................................................

Second Year
BUS 135T Business Law
COM 160A Oral Communications
CRT 188T Computers and Law
CRT 281 Microcomputer Applications
HMR 175T Workplace Issues
LEG 200T Fundamentals of Legal Specialties
LEG 220T Legal Transcription I
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
SEC 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office
SEC 290T Secretarial Internship
Total....................................................................................................................

Spring Entry:

ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting
COM 111T Business Communications
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
SEC 107T Keyboarding
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications
Total....................................................................................................................

A S
BUS 135T Business Law 3
COM 160A Oral Communications 3
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software 3 -
HMR 175T Workplace Issues - 3
LEG 179T Legal Terminology 2
LEG 180T Legal Procedures 3
LEG 181T Civil Litigation for Legal Support Staff 3
LEG 200T Fundamentals of Legal Specialties - 4
SEC 106T Business Records Control 1 -
SEC 114T Word Processing 4
SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing - 2
Total....................................................................................................................


CRT 188T Computers and Law 3
CRT 281 Microcomputer Applications 3
LEG 220T Legal Transcription 3
SEC 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office 2
SEC 290T Secretarial Internship 2
Total....................................................................................................................

Management A.A.S. Degree back to top

The Management program provides graduates with the skills required to own and operate their own businesses, become sales representatives, managers of retail stores, and food and beverage managers.

Entrepreneurship Option

Students selecting the Entrepreneurship option gain knowledge and skills to start and manage a successful retail or service business enterprise. Topics include recognizing business opportunities, writing business plans, obtaining financing, and developing strategic management skills. Preparation includes learning accounting systems, sales strategy, designing effective visual displays, advertising and copy writing, and supervisory skills. Bookkeeping, inventory control, and computer technology are an integral part of the program.

The Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded upon successfully completing the program. Students may enter in the autumn or spring semester.

Autumn Entry:

First Year A S
ACC 132T 133T Accounting I, II 4 4
ACC 134T Payroll Topics 3
BUS 112T Professional Sales 2
BUS 113T Psychology of Selling 3
BUS 125T Principles of Marketing 3
COM 111T Business Communications 3
COM 160A Oral Communications 3
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3
MAT 113T Merchandising Math 3
Total....................................................................................................................

Second Year
ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems 2
BUS 135T Business Law 3
BUS 224T Advertising and Promotion 3
BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision 4
BUS 245T Business Economics 3
BUS 246T Merchandise Planning and Control 3
BUS 250T Entrepreneurship 3
BUS 290T Management Internship 2
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software 3
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3
Elective 2
Total....................................................................................................................

Spring Entry:
ACC 132T Accounting I 4
BUS 113T Psychology of Selling 3
COM 111T Business Communications 3
COM 160A Oral Communications 3
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2
MAT 113T Merchandising Math 3
Total....................................................................................................................

ACC 133T Accounting II 4
ACC 134T Payroll Topics 3
ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems 2
BUS 112T Professional Sales 2
BUS 125T Principles of Marketing 3
BUS 135T Business Law 3
BUS 224T Advertising and Promotion 3
BUS 246T Merchandise Planning and Control 3
BUS 250T Entrepreneurship 3
BUS 290T Management Internship 2
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3
Total....................................................................................................................

BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision
BUS 245T Business Economics
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
Elective
Total....................................................................................................................

Food and Beverage Management Option

Students selecting the Food and Beverage Management option gain knowledge and skills to own and operate a successful restaurant or dining facility. Topics include recognizing business opportunities, writing business plans, obtaining financing, and developing strategic management skills. Preparation includes learning accounting systems, sales strategy, marketing and advertising, business economics, supervisory skills and employee relations, menu layout and design, and purchasing procedures and cost controls.

The Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded upon successfully completing the program. Students may enter in the autumn or spring semester.

Autumn Entry:

First Year
ACC 132T Accounting I
ACC 134T Payroll Topics
BUS 113T Psychology of Selling
BUS 135T Business Law
COM 111T Business Communications
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers
CUL 151T Introduction to Foods
CUL 152T Food Production and Demonstration
FSM 170T Beverage Management
FSM 266T Food Service Management Accounting
FSM 272 Sanitation Management
MAT 100T Basic Algebra
MAT 114T Food Production Math
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
Total....................................................................................................................

Second Year
BUS 125T Principles of Marketing
BUS 224T Advertising and Promotion
BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision
BUS 245T Business Economics
BUS 250T Entrepreneurship
BUS 290T Management Internship
CRT 205T Food Service Management Computer Applications
CUL 156T Dining Room Procedures
CUL 162T Storeroom Procedures
FSM 270 Purchasing Procedures and Cost Controls
FSM 271 Menu Layout, Design, and Analysis
Total....................................................................................................................

Spring Entry:
ACC 132T Accounting I
BUS 113T Psychology of Selling
BUS 135T Business Law
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers
FSM 170T Beverage Management
MAT 100T Basic Algebra
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
Total....................................................................................................................

ACC 134T Payroll Topics
BUS 224T Advertising and Promotion
BUS 245T Business Economics
BUS 250T Entrepreneurship
COM 111T Business Communications
CUL 151T Introduction to Foods
CUL 152T Food Production and Demonstration
FSM 266T Food Service Management Accounting
FSM 270 Purchasing Procedures and Cost Controls
FSM 271 Menu Layout, Design, and Analysis
FSM 272 Sanitation Management
MAT 114T Food Production Math
Total....................................................................................................................


BUS 125T Principles of Marketing
BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision
BUS 290T Management Internship
CRT 205T Food Service Management Computer Applications
CUL 156T Dining Room Procedures
CUL 162T Storeroom Procedures
Total....................................................................................................................

Sales and Marketing Option

Students learn the latest sales techniques, plan and implement effective visual displays, purchase and prepare effective advertising copy, and develop inventory management and bookkeeping skills. Supervisory skills and customer relations are an integral part of their studies.

An Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded to students successfully completing the program. Students may enter in the autumn or spring semester.

Autumn Entry:

First Year
ACC 132T Accounting I
BUS 109T Visual Merchandising and Display
BUS 112T Professional Sales
BUS 113T Psychology of Selling
BUS 125T Principles of Marketing
COM 111T Business Communications
COM 160A Oral Communications
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions
MAT 113T Merchandising Math
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
Total....................................................................................................................

Second Year
ACC 134T Payroll Topics 3 -
ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems - 2
BUS 135T Business Law - 3
BUS 224T Advertising and Promotion - 3
BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision 4 -
BUS 245T Business Economics 3 -
BUS 246T Merchandise Planning and Control - 3
BUS 250T Entrepreneurship - 3
BUS 290T Management Internship 2 -
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software 3 -
Total....................................................................................................................

Spring Entry:
BUS 109T Visual Merchandising and Display
BUS 113T Psychology of Selling
COM 111T Business Communications
COM 160A Oral Communications
MAT 113T Merchandising Math
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
Total....................................................................................................................


ACC 132T Accounting I
ACC 134T Payroll Topics
BUS 112T Professional Sales
BUS 125T Principles of Marketing
BUS 135T Business Law
BUS 224T Advertising and Promotion
BUS 246T Merchandise Planning and Control
BUS 250T Entrepreneurship
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions
Total....................................................................................................................


ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems
BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision
BUS 245T Business Economics
BUS 290T Management Internship
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software
Total....................................................................................................................

Medical Office Technology-A.A.S. Degree back to top

The Medical Office Technology program provides three options for students with the flexibility of choosing a career as a medical assistant, medical secretary, or medical transcriptionist. The course of study includes general as well as administrative duties of a medical facility. These duties involve scheduling appointments, interacting with patients, submitting patient insurance claims using current coding procedures, and maintaining medical and financial records. Students develop efficient skills in transcribing medical reports to include letters, history and physicals, operative reports, discharge summaries, and pathology reports.

Medical Assisting Option

Students in the Medical Assisting option are trained in front office administrative skills and back office clinical skills to assist healthcare practitioners in administering to the needs of patients. Students are trained to assist with medical examinations and treatment and to work as a team member in the medical office environment. They learn to take medical histories and vital signs, give medications and skin tests (under supervision), draw blood, perform diagnostic tests and office laboratory procedures, sterilize instruments and maintain equipment. Additionally, medical assisting students are exposed to the principles of medical ethics and medical legal issues facing health care providers.

Students successfully completing the program are awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree. Students may enter autumn semester.

Students must pass all courses with a "C" or better in order to continue in this option. A course may be attempted a maximum of two times. Students take the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) national certification exam administered by the American Medical Technologists upon completion of the program. Students are responsible for filing required forms, associated fees, and grade transcripts.
Prior to entering the internship portion of this option, students must be tested for tuberculosis with the PPD (Purified Protein Derivative) or chest x-ray. If the test is positive, a health care provider's statement will be required stating the care being received. Students are required to receive the Hepatitis B Vaccine (HBV) prior to clinical internship experiences. Since there is a series of three vaccines, students should begin the series in the first year of the program. CPR (adult and pediatric) and First Aid training should be completed prior to beginning the second year internships.

Autumn Entry:

First Year A S
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting 4 -
COM 111T Business Communications 3 -
COM 160A Oral Communications - 3
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2 -
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions - 3
SCN 119N Anatomy and Physiology - 6
SEC 106T Business Records Control 1 -
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications - 2
SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology 2 -
SEC 161T Medical Administrative Procedures 4 -
SEC 270T Medical Terminology - 2
Total....................................................................................................................

Second Year
MED 201T Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures I
MED 202T Medical Assisting Internship I
MED 203T Medical Assisting Procedures II
MED 204T Medical Assisting Internship II
PHA 154T, 164T Basic Pharmacology I, II
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
SEC 114T Word Processing
SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing
SEC 153T Insurance Processing
SEC 155T Medical Software Applications
SEC 216T Medical Terminology
SEC 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office
Total....................................................................................................................

Medical Secretarial Technology Option

Medical secretaries are trained to effectively greet patients, either on the telephone or on their arrival at the office, schedule appointments, post charges and payments, collect fees, submit insurance claims using current coding procedures, maintain patient records, calculate payroll, and transcribe letters and patient chart notes.
Students successfully completing the program are awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree. Students may enter either autumn or spring semester.

Autumn Entry:

First Year
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting
ACC 134T Payroll Topics
COM 111T Business Communications
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers
HMR 175T Workplace Issues
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions
SCN 115N Anatomy
SEC 106T Business Records Control
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications
SEC 153T Insurance Processing
SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology
SEC 155T Software Applications
SEC 161T Medical Administrative Procedures
Total....................................................................................................................

Second Year
BUS 103S Principles of Business
COM 160A Oral Communications
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software
CRT 181T Introduction to Database Software
MED 290T Medical Office Internship
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
SEC 114T Word Processing
SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing
SEC 216T, 270T Medical Terminology
SEC 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office
SEC 256T Medical Transcription I
Total....................................................................................................................

Spring Entry:
COM 111T Business Communications
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions
SCN 115N Anatomy
SEC 106T Business Records Control
SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology
Total....................................................................................................................

A S
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting 4 -
ACC 134T Payroll Topics - 3
COM 160A Oral Communications - 3
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software 3 -
HMR 175T Workplace Issues 3 -
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications 2 -
SEC 114T Word Processing - 4
SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing - 2
SEC 153T Insurance Processing - 3
SEC 155T Medical Software Applications - 1
SEC 161T Medical Administrative Procedures 4 -
SEC 216T, 270T Medical Terminology 2 2
Total....................................................................................................................


BUS 103S Principles of Business
CRT 181T Introduction to Database Software
MED 290T Medical Office Internship
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
SEC 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office
SEC 256T Medical Transcription I
Total....................................................................................................................

Medical Transcription Option
Medical transcriptionists are trained to work in a variety of settings utilizing both office administration and transcription skills. Preparation includes transcribing medical histories, discharge summaries, operative reports, and chart notes. Course work provides students with a working knowledge of anatomy and terminology of medical and surgical procedures, drugs, instruments and laboratory data as well as instruction in using standard reference materials.

Student successfully completing the program are awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree. Students may enter either autumn or spring semester.

Autumn Entry

First Year
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting
COM 111T Business Communications
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions OR
MAT 112T Math for Health Professions -
SCN 115N Anatomy
SEC 106T Business Records Control
SEC 107T Keyboarding
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications
SEC 114T Word Processing
SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing
SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology
SEC 161T Medical Administrative Procedures
SEC 270T Medical Terminology
Total....................................................................................................................

Second Year
CRT 181T Introduction to Database Software
HMR 175T Workplace Issues
MED 290T Medical Office Internship
PHA 154T-164T Basic Pharmacology I, II
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
SEC 216T Medical Terminology
SEC 256T-257T Medical Transcription I, II
Directed electives
Total....................................................................................................................

Directed Elective Options
BUS 103S Principles of Business
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software
LEG 179T Legal Terminology
SEC 153T Insurance Processing
SEC 155T Medical Software Applications
SEC 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office..................................

Spring Entry:
COM 111T Business Communications
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions
SCN 115N Anatomy
SEC 107T Keyboarding
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications
SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology
Total....................................................................................................................


ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting
HMR 175T Workplace Issues
PHA 154T-164T Basic Pharmacology I, II
SEC 106T Business Records Control
SEC 114T Word Processing
SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing
SEC 161T Medical Administrative Procedures
SEC 256T Medical Transcription I
SEC 216T, 270T Medical Terminology
Directed elective
Total....................................................................................................................

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CRT 181T Introduction to Database Software
MED 290T Medical Office Internship
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
SEC 257T Medical Transcription II
Directed elective
Total....................................................................................................................

Directed Elective Options
BUS 103S Principles of Business 3
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software 3
LEG 179T Legal Terminology 2
SEC 153T Insurance Processing 3
SEC 155T Medical Software Applications............................................................

Medical Reception-Certificate back to top

The Medical Reception curriculum provides the skills needed to function effectively in a medical office as a medical receptionist. Medical receptionists answer the phone and keep records of callers, schedule appointments and greet patients, and interview patients to gain needed information. In addition, they have a variety of clerical skills needed to work in a doctor's office or other medical facility. This training also prepares students to become ward secretaries who work as hospital staff, transcribe physician orders, and schedule medical procedures in accordance with physician orders.

Students successfully completing the program are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

The Medical Reception curriculum satisfies the requirements for the first year of the Medical Office Technology program. Students may enter in the autumn or spring semester.

Autumn Entry:

ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting
COM 111T Business Communications
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
SCN 115N Anatomy
SEC 106T Business Records Control
SEC 107T Keyboarding
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications
SEC 114T Word Processing
SEC 153T Insurance Processing
SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology
SEC 155T Medical Software Applications
SEC 161T Medical Administrative Procedures
SEC 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office
Total....................................................................................................................

Spring Entry:
COM 111T Business Communications
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
SCN 115N Anatomy
SEC 106T Business Records Control
SEC 107T Keyboarding
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications
Total....................................................................................................................


ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting 4 -
SEC 114T Word Processing 4 -
SEC 153T Insurance Processing - 3
SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology 2 -
SEC 155T Medical Software Applications - 1
SEC 161T Medical Administrative Procedures 4 -
SEC 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office 2 -
Total....................................................................................................................

Office Reception-Certificate back to top
The Office Reception program provides the skills needed to function effectively in a wide variety of offices. These skills include preparation of office correspondence such as letters, memos, tables, forms and reports; transcribing taped dictation; proofing, editing and correcting all documents; and basic recordkeeping.

Answering the phone, scheduling appointments, and greeting clients and customers are included in the program.

A Certificate of Completion is awarded for successful completion of the program.
The Office Reception program satisfies the requirements for the first year of the Administrative Assisting degree program. Students may enter in the autumn or spring semester.

Autumn Entry:

ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting
COM 111T Business Communications
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers
HMR 175T Workplace Issues
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
SEC 106T Business Records Control
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications
SEC 114T Word Processing
SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing
SEC 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office
Total....................................................................................................................

Spring Entry:
COM 111T Business Communications
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers
HMR 175T Workplace Issues
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions
SEC 106T Business Records Control
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications
Total....................................................................................................................


ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
SEC 114T Word Processing
SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing
SEC 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office
Total....................................................................................................................

Sales and Marketing-Certificate
Students in the Sales and Marketing program are trained in sales and supportive tasks relating to retail or wholesale organizations. They study the application of the latest counselor selling techniques to assist clients in meeting needs. The curriculum also involves marketing activities, bookkeeping functions, and merchandising skills.
Students are awarded a Certificate of Completion after successfully completing the program.

The Sales and Marketing program satisfies the requirements for the first year of the Management degree, Sales and Marketing option. Students may enter in the autumn or spring semester.

Autumn Entry:
A S
ACC 132T Accounting I
BUS 109T Visual Merchandising and Display
BUS 112T Professional Sales
BUS 113T Psychology of Selling
BUS 125T Principles of Marketing
COM 111T Business Communications
COM 160A Oral Communications
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions
MAT 113T Merchandising Math
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
Total....................................................................................................................

Spring Entry:
BUS 109T Visual Merchandising and Display
BUS 113T Psychology of Selling
COM 160A Oral Communications
MAT 113T Merchandising Math
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology
Total....................................................................................................................


ACC 132T Accounting I
BUS 112T Professional Sales
BUS 125T Principles of Marketing
COM 111T Business Communications
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers
MAT 111T Math for Business Professions
Total....................................................................................................................

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