College of Technology
Department of Business Technology

Vicki Micheletto, Chair

The Business Technology Department offers seven Associate of Applied Science degree programs and three 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 Support Services; Paralegal Studies; Administrative Assisting with options in Human Resources and Office Administration; and Management with options in Entrepreneurship, and Sales and Marketing.

Special Degree and Certificate Requirements

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; utilize software applications 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	Autumn	Spring
ACC 132T 133T Accounting I, II	4	4
ACC 134T Payroll Topics	-	3
BUS 103S Principles of Business	3	-
COM 115 Technical Writing	3	-
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2	-
CRT 114T Word Processing	-	2
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software	-	3
ECON 111S Microeconomics	-	3
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3	-
SEC 106T Records and Information Management	-	1
Total	15	16
Second Year
ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems	2	-
ACC 232T Nonprofit Accounting	-	3
ACC 234T Accounting III	4	-
ACC 235T Cost Accounting	-	3
ACC 236T Income Tax	3	-
ACC 237T Strategies for Business Entities	1	-
ACC 290T Accounting Internship	-	2
BUS 135T Business Law	-	3
COM 160A Oral Communications	3	-
CRT 181T Introduction to Database Software	2	-
HMR 232T Wage and Benefits Administration	-	4
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	-	3
Total	15	18

Spring Entry:

	Credits
COM 115 Technical Writing	3
COM 160A Oral Communications	3
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3
SEC 106T Records and Information Management	1
Total	12

 

	Autumn	Spring
ACC 132T 133T Accounting I, II	4	4
ACC 134T Payroll Topics	-	3
BUS 103S Principles of Business	-	3
BUS 135T Business Law	-	3
CRT 114T Word Processing	2	-
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software	3	-
ECON 111S Microeconomics	3	-
Total	12	13
ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems	-	2
ACC 232T Nonprofit Accounting	-	3
ACC 234T Accounting III	4	-
ACC 235T Cost Accounting	-	3
ACC 236T Income Tax	3	-
ACC 237T Strategies for Business Entities	1	-
ACC 290T Accounting Internship	-	2
CRT 181T Introduction to Database Software	2	-
HMR 232T Wage and Benefits Administration	-	4
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	3	-
Total	13	14

Human Resources Option

Autumn Entry:

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.

First Year	Autumn	Spring
ACC 132T 133T Accounting I, II	4	4
ACC 134T Payroll Topics	-	3
COM 115 Technical Writing	3	-
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2	-
CRT 114T Word Processing	-	2
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software	-	3
HMR 130T Policies and Administration	-	3
HMR 133T Personnel Records Management	-	3
HMR 175T Workplace Issues	3	-
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3	-
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	3	-
Total	18	18
Second Year
ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems	2	-
ACC 232T Nonprofit Accounting	-	3
ACC 234T Accounting III	4	-
ACC 235T Cost Accounting	-	3
ACC 236T Income Tax	3	-
ACC 290T Accounting Internship	-	2
BUS 135T Business Law	-	3
COM 160A Oral Communications	3	-
CRT 125T File Processing and Database Concepts	-	3
HMR 232T Wage and Benefits Administration	-	4
HMR 236T Personnel Staffing, Training and Development	4	-
Total	16	18

Network Support Option

Autumn Entry:

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.

First Year	Autumn	Spring
ACC 132T 133T Accounting I, II	4	4
ACC 134T Payroll Topics	-	3
COM 115 Technical Writing	3	-
CRT 103T Computing Fundamentals	3	-
CRT 112T Operating System Fundamentals	4	-
CRT 114T Word Processing	-	3
CRT 125T File Processing and Database Concepts	-	3
CRT 126T Networking Fundamentals	-	4
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software	-	3
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3	-
Total	17	19
Second Year
ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems	2	-
ACC 234T Accounting III	4	-
ACC 235T Cost Accounting	-	3
ACC 236T Income Tax	3	-
ACC 290T Accounting Internship	-	2
COM 160A Oral Communications	3	-
COM 210T Advanced Operating Systems	-	3
CRT 248T Network Administration	4	-
CRT 280 Computer Applications for IS Professionals	-	3
CRT 285T PC Hardware Support	3	-
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	-	3
Directed elective*	-	3-4
Total	19	17-18

*Directed elective, choice of:
ACC 232T Nonprofit Accounting (3) or
HMR 232T Wage and Benefits Administration (4)

Administrative Assisting-A.A.S. Degree

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

Autumn Entry:

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.

First Year	Autumn	Spring
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting	4	-
ACC 134T Payroll Topics	-	3
COM 115 Technical Writing	3	-
HMR 130T Policies and Administration	-	3
HMR 133T Personnel Records Management	-	3
HMR 135T Employee and Labor Relation	-	3
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3	-
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	3	-
SEC 106T Records and Information Management	1	-
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications	2	-
SEC 114T Word Processing	-	4
Total	16	16
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 Digital Publishing and Design	-	3
CRT 281 Business Computer Applications	3	-
HMR 175T Workplace Issues	-	3
HMR 232T Wage and Benefits Administration	-	4
HMR 236T Personnel Staffing, Training and Development	4	-
SEC 290T Secretarial Internship	-	2
Total	16	15

Spring Entry:

	Credits
COM 115 Technical Writing	3
HMR 130T Policies and Administration	3
HMR 133T Personnel Records Management	3
HMR 135T Employee and Labor Relations	3
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications	2
Total	17

 

	Autumn	Spring
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting	4	-
ACC 134T Payroll Topics	-	3
CRT 260 Digital Publishing and Design	-	3
CRT 281 Business Computer Applications	3	-
HMR 175T Workplace Issues	-	3
HMR 232T Wage and Benefits Administration	-	4
HMR 236T Personnel Staffing, Training and Development	4	-
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	3	-
SEC 106T Records and Information Management	1	-
SEC 114T Word Processing	-	4
Total	15	17
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
SEC 290T Secretarial Internship	2
Total	15

 

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	Autumn	Spring
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting	-	4
COM 115 Technical Writing	3	-
COM 160A Oral Communications	3	-
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2	-
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software	-	3
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	-	3
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	3	-
SEC 106T Records and Information Management	1	-
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications	2	-
SEC 114T Word Processing	-	4
SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing	-	2
Total	14	16
Second Year
BUS 103S Principles of Business	-	3
BUS 135T Business Law	-	3
BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision	4	-
COM 150S Interpersonal Communication	-	3
CRT 181T Introduction to Database Software	2	-
CRT 260 Digital Publishing and Design	-	3
CRT 281 Business Computer Applications	3	-
HMR 175T Workplace Issues	-	3
HMR 236T Personnel Staffing, Training and Development	4	-
SEC 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office	2	-
SEC 290T Secretarial Internship	-	2
Total	15	17

 

Spring Entry:

	Credits
BUS 103S Principles of Business	3
COM 115 Technical Writing	3
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	3
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications	2
Total	16

 

 

First Year	Autumn	Spring
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting	4	-
BUS 135T Business Law	-	3
COM 150S Interpersonal Communication	-	3
COM 160A Oral Communications	3	-
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software	-	3
CRT 260 Digital Publishing and Design	-	3
HMR 175T Workplace Issues	-	3
SEC 106T Records and Information Management	-	1
SEC 114T Word Processing	4	-
SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing	2	-
SEC 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office	2	-
Total	15	16

Autumn	Credits
BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision	4
CRT 181T Introduction to Database Software	2
CRT 281 Business Computer Applications	3
HMR 236T Personnel Staffing, Training and Development	4
SEC 290T Secretarial Internship	2
Total	15

 

Computer Technology-A.A.S. Degree

Students in the Computer Technology program prepare for careers in the field of information technology. Students select an option in Network Management or Information Systems Management earning the Associate of Applied Science degree upon successful completion. Students receive a well-rounded technical background in computer hardware, operating systems, software development, Internet technologies, networking/telecommunications, and application software. Students benefit from coursework which reinforces skills in business principles, professionalism, technical writing and oral presentation.

Faculty with credentials from Cisco, Microsoft, Novell, and CompTIA conduct advanced technical courses using official industry curriculum. Opportunities exist for students to pursue numerous professional certifications. All students acquire work-related skills through an internship experience. The combination of a post-secondary degree, industry-based professional certification and work-related experience make graduates marketable. The University of Montana-Missoula College of Technology is a Cisco Regional Training Center and a member of the Computer Technology Industry Association.

Students are accepted in autumn and spring terms. Prior to entering the program, students shall demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding and basic computing skills including work processing, spreadsheets, Internet software and file management. Students with appropriate mathematics background or equivalent test scores may request to waive MAT 101, Intermediate Algebra, as a requirement.

Network Management Option

The Network Management option prepares students for careers as network technicians, network administrators, PC field technicians, and help-desk engineers. Students receive a foundation in networking technologies found in the business environment. The program prepares students to support LAN/WAN devices and services. Students install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot cabling, NICs, hubs, switches, bridges, and routers in multi-protocol networks. Students perform network administrative tasks on client PCs and servers. Students install, implement, and manage enterprise directory and infrastructure services. Opportunities exist for students to earn professional certification from Cisco (CCNA), Microsoft (MCP, MCSA), Novell (CNA), and CompTIA (A+, Network+).

Autumn Entry:

First Year	Autumn	Spring
BUS 103S Principles of Business	3	-
COM 115 Technical Writing	3	-
COM 160A Oral Communications	-	3
CRT 103T Computing Fundamentals	3	-
COM 115 Technical Writing	3	-
CRT 112T Operating System Fundamentals	4	-
CRT 121 Introduction to Programming	-	3
CRT 122E Ethics, Logic, and Critical Thinking	-	3
CRT 126T Networking Fundamentals	-	4
CRT 280 Computer Applications for IS Professionals	-	3
MAT 101T Intermediate Algebra	3	-
MATH 117 Probability and Linear Mathematics	-	3
Total	16	19
Second Year
CRT 176T Router Technologies	4	-
CRT 203 Systems Analysis	-	3
CRT 210T Advanced Operating Systems	3	-
CRT 216T Network Infrastructure	-	3
CRT 226T Advanced Routing/Switching	-	4
CRT 248T Network Administration	3	-
CRT 270 C++ Programming	3	-
CRT 276T Advanced Network Design	-	4
CRT 285T PC Hardware Support	3	-
CRT 290T Computer Technology Internship	-	2
Total	16	16

Spring Entry:

 

Spring	Credits
BUS 103S Principles of Business	3
COM 115 Technical Writing	3
CRT 103T Computing Fundamentals	3
CRT 112T Operating System Fundamentals	4
MAT 101T Intermediate Algebra	3
Total	16

First Year	Autumn	Spring
COM 160A Oral Communications	3	-
CRT 121 Introduction to Programming	3	-
CRT 122E Ethics, Logic, and Critical Thinking	3	-
CRT 103T Computing Fundamentals	3	-
CRT 126T Networking Fundamentals	4	-
CRT 176T Router Technologies	-	4
CRT 210T Advanced Operating Systems	-	3
CRT 248T Network Administration	-	3
CRT 270 C++ Programming	-	3
CRT 280 Computer Applications for IS Professionals	3	-
CRT 285T PC Hardware Support	-	3
MATH 117 Probability and Linear Mathematics	3	-
Total	19	19
Second Year
CRT 176T Router Technologies	4	-
CRT 203 Systems Analysis	-	3
CRT 210T Advanced Operating Systems	3	-
CRT 216T Network Infrastructure	-	3
CRT 226T Advanced Routing/Switching	-	4
CRT 248T Network Administration	3	-
CRT 270 C++ Programming	3	-
CRT 276T Advanced Network Design	-	4
CRT 285T PC Hardware Support	3	-
CRT 290T Computer Technology Internship	-	2
Total	16	16

Autumn	Credits
CRT 203 Systems Analysis	3
CRT 216T Network Infrastructure	3
CRT 266T Advanced Routing/Switching	4
CRT 276T Advanced Network Design	4
CRT 290T Computer Technology Technology	2
Total	16

Information Systems Management Option

The Information Systems Management option prepares students to implement information technology in the business environment. Students analyze business requirements and design technology-based solutions to business problems. The program provides students with a foundation in business principles, accounting, management, and training techniques. Students install, upgrade, maintain, optimize, and trouble-shoot PC hardware and software. Students develop, create, and maintain databases, print-based media, and web-based media. Graduates from the program enter careers in business PC support, developing software and hardware solutions, training and supporting users, and presenting business solutions. Opportunities exist for students to earn professional certification from CompTIA (A+) and Microsoft (MCP).

Autumn Entry:

First Year	Autumn	Spring
BUS 103S Principles of Business	3	-
COM 115 Technical Writing	3	-
COM 160A Oral Communications	-	3
CRT 103T Computing Fundamentals	3	-
CRT 112T Operating System Fundamentals	4	-
CRT 121 Introduction to Programming	-	3
CRT 126T Networking Fundamentals	-	4
CRT 280 Computer Applications for IS Professionals	-	3
MAT 101T Intermediate Algebra	3	-
MATH 117 Probability and Linear Mathematics	-	3
Total	16	16
Second Year
ACC 1331T Essentials of Accounting	4	-
BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision	4	-
COM 220T Training Techniques	-	3
CRT 122E Ethics, Logic, and Critical Thinking	3	-
CRT 125T File Processing and Database Concepts	-	3
CRT 210T Advanced Operating Systems	3	-
CRT 260 Digital Publishing and Design	-	3
CRT 270 C++ Programming	-	3
CRT 285T PC Hardware Support	3	-
CRT 286T Advanced PC Support	-	3
CRT 290T Computer Technology Internship	-	2
Total	17	17

Spring Entry:

Spring	Credits
BUS 103S Principles of Business	3
COM 115 Technical Writing	3
CRT 103T Computing Fundamentals	3
CRT 112T Operating System Fundamentals	4
MAT 101T Intermediate Algebra	3
Total	16

 

First Year	Autumn	Spring
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting	-	4
BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision	-	4
COM 160A Oral Communications	3	-
CRT 121 Introduction to Programming	3	-
CRT 122E Ethics, Logic, and Critical Thinking	3	-
CRT 126T Network Fundamentals	4	-
CRT 210T Advanced Operating Systems	-	3
CRT 280 Computer Applications for IS Professionals	3	-
CRT 285T PC Hardware Support	-	3
MATH 117 Probability and Linear Mathematics	3	-
Total	16	17

Autumn	Credits
COM 220T Training Techniques	3
CRT 125T File Processing and Database Concepts	3
CRT 260 Digital Publishing and Design	3
CRT 270 C++ Programming	3
CRT 286T Advanced PC Support	3
CRT 290T Computer Technology Internship	2
Total	17

Legal Support Services A.A.S. Degree

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	Autumn	Spring
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting	-	4
COM 115 Technical Writing	3	-
CRT 107T Keyboarding	1	-
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software	-	3
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3	-
SEC 106T Records and Information Management	1	-
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications	2
SEC 114T Word Processing	-	4
SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing	-	2
Total	10	13
Second Year
BUS 135T Business Law	-	3
COM 160A Oral Communications	3	-
CRT 188T Computers and Law	3	-
CRT 281 Business Computer Applications	3	-
HMR 175T Workplace Issues	-	3
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	3	-
SEC 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office	2	-
SEC 290T Secretarial Internship	-	2
Total	14	8

First Year	Credits
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting	4
COM 115 Technical Writing	3
CRT 107T Keyboarding	1
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	3
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications	2
Total	16

First Year	Autumn	Spring
BUS 135T Business Law	3	-
COM 160A Oral Communications	-	3
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software	3	-
HMR 175T Workplace Issues	-	3
SEC 106T Records and Information Management	1	-
SEC 114T Word Processing	4	-
SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing	-	2
Total	11	8

 

Autumn	Credits
CRT 188T Computers and Law	3
CRT 281 Business Computer Applications	3
SEC 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office	2
SEC 290T Secretarial Internship	2
Total	10

 

Management A.A.S. Degree

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

Entrepreneurship Option

Students selecting the Entrepreneurship option will focus on venture initiation, constructing business plans, generating financing, and beginning operations. Areas of study focus on the critical factors involved in accounting, sales strategy, advertising and marketing issues complemented with supervisory skills. Students gain knowledge of basic disciplines of business through both classroom and hands-on training. Computer technology and web development are added components to assist students to compete in today's changing business climate. Applications of the elements learned are included where practical. Successful graduates will depart with a comprehensive business plan and presentation skills required to approach financiers.

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	Autumn	Spring
ACC 132T Accounting I	4	-
ACC 134T Payroll Topics	-	3
BUS 112T Professional Sales	2	-
BUS 113T Psychology of Selling	-	3
BUS 125T Principles of Marketing	3	-
BUS 135T Business Law	-	3
COM 115 Technical Writing	3	-
COM 160A Oral Communications	-	3
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2	-
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	-	3
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	3	-
Total	17	15
Second Year
ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems	2	-
BUS 224T Advertising and Promotion	-	3
BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision	4	-
BUS 246T Merchandise Planning and Control	-	3
BUS 250T Entrepreneurship	-	3
BUS 290T Management Internship	-	2
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software	3	-
CRT 260 Digital Publishing and Design	3	-
ECON 111S Introduction to Microeconomics	3	-
FIN 228 Personal Financial Planning and Investment	-	3
Total	15	14

Spring Entry:

 

Autumn	Credits
ACC 132T Accounting I	4
BUS 113T Psychology of Selling	3
BUS 135T Business Law	3
COM 115 Technical Writing	3
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	3
Total	18

First Year	Autumn	Spring
ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems	-	2
BUS 112T Professional Sales	2	-
BUS 125T Principles of Marketing	3	-
BUS 224T Advertising and Promotion	-	3
BUS 246T Merchandise Planning and Control	-	3
BUS 250T Entrepreneurship	-	3
CRT 260 Digital Publishing and Design	3	-
ECON 111S Introduction to Microeconomics	3	-
FIN 228 Personal Financial Planning and Investment	-	3
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3	-
Total	14	14
Second Year
ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems	2	-
BUS 224T Advertising and Promotion	-	3
BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision	4	-
BUS 246T Merchandise Planning and Control	-	3
BUS 250T Entrepreneurship	-	3
BUS 290T Management Internship	-	2
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software	3	-
CRT 260 Digital Publishing and Design	3	-
ECON 111S Introduction to Microeconomics	3	-
FIN 228 Personal Financial Planning and Investment	-	3
Total	15	14

 

Autumn	Credits
ACC 134T Payroll Topics	3
BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision	4
BUS 290T Management Internship	2
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software	3
COM 160A Oral Communications	3
Total	15

 

Sales and Marketing Option

Students selecting the Sales and Marketing option combine the technical sales and promotional related courses as a foundation for seeking middle to advanced positions in the sales and marketing field. Students will be required to complete sales presentations using appropriate techniques applying consultative and negotiation selling skills.

Students will study and demonstrate effective sales techniques, plan and implement effective visual displays and presentations, and develop strong record keeping skills and management of accounts. Additional emphasis in computer skills, accounting, and technical writing provide students the needed edge for this competitive career.

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	Autumn	Spring
ACC 132T Accounting I	4	-
BUS 109T Visual Merchandising and Display	-	3
BUS 112T Professional Sales	2	-
BUS 113T Psychology of Selling	-	3
BUS 125T Principles of Marketing	3	-
COM 115 Technical Writing	3	-
COM 160A Oral Communications	-	-
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2	-
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software	-	3
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3	-
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	-	3
Total	17	15
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 246T Merchandise Planning and Control	-	3
BUS 250T Entrepreneurship	-	3
BUS 290T Management Internship	2	-
CRT 260 Digital Publishing and Design	3	-
ECON 111S Introduction to Microeconomics	3	-
Total	15	14

Spring Entry:

 

Autumn	Credits
BUS 109T Visual Merchandising and Display	3
BUS 113T Psychology of Selling	3
COM 115 Technical Writing	2
COM 160A Oral Communications	3
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	3
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	3
Total	17

 

First Year	Autumn	Spring
ACC 132T Accounting I	4	-
ACC 134T Payroll Topics	-	3
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
CRT 260 Digital Publishing and Design	3	-
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3	-
Total	15	15

 

Autumn	Credits
ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems	2
BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision	4
BUS 290T Management Internship	2
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software	3
ECON 111S Introduction to Microeconomics	3
Total	14

 

Medical Office Technology-A.A.S. Degree

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. Students learn to take medical histories and obtain vital signs, give medications and injections (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 the program. 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	Autumn	Spring
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting	-	4
COM 115 Technical Writing	3	-
COM 160A Oral Communications	-	3
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2	-
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3	-
SCN 119N Anatomy and Physiology	-	6
SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology	2	-
SEC 161T Medical Administrative Procedures	4	-
SEC 270T Medical Terminology	-	2
Total	14	15
Second Year
COM 150S Interpersonal Communications	3	-
COM 210E Critical Thinking and Analysis	-	3
MED 201T Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures I	4	-
MED 202T Medical Assisting Internship I	1	-
MED 203T Medical Assisting Procedures II	-	3
MED 204T Medical Assisting Internship II	-	3
PHA 154T, 164T Basic Pharmacology I, II	2	2
PSY 185 Human Development	-	3
PSYC 100S Introduction to Psychology	3	-
SEC 108T Keyboarding Applications	2	-
SEC 153T Insurance Processing	3	-
SEC 155T Medical Software Applications	-	1
Total	18	15

 

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	Autumn	Spring
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting	-	4
COM 115 Technical Writing	3	-
COM 160A Oral Communications	-	3
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2	-
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3	-
SCN 119N Anatomy and Physiology	-	6
SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology	2	-
SEC 161T Medical Administrative Procedures	4	-
SEC 270T Medical Terminology	-	2
Total	14	15
Second Year
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting	4	-
ACC 134T Payroll Topics	-	3
COM 115 Technical Writing	3	-
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2	-
HMR 175T Workplace Issues	-	3
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	-	3
SCN 115N Anatomy	-	3
SEC 106T Records and Information Management	1	-
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications	-	2
SEC 153T Insurance Processing	-	3
SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology	2	-
SEC 155T Medical Software Applications	-	1
SEC 161T Medical Administrative Procedures	4	-
Total	16	18

Second Year	Autumn	Spring
BUS 103S Principles of Business	-	3
COM 160A Oral Communications	3	-
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software	-	3
CRT 181T Introduction to Database Software	2	-
MED 290T Medical Office Internship	-	3
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	3	-
SEC 114T Word Processing	4	-
SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing	2	-
SEC 216T, 270T Medical Terminology	2	2
SEC 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office	2	-
SEC 256T Medical Transcription I	-	3
Total	18	14

Spring Entry:

 

Autumn	Credits
COM 115 Technical Writing	3
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3
SCN 115N Anatomy	3
SEC 106T Records and Information Management	1
SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology	2
Total	14

First Year	Autumn	Spring
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	18	18

Autumn	Credits
BUS 103S Principles of Business	3
CRT 181T Introduction to Database Software	2
MED 290T Medical Office Internship	3
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	3
SEC 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office	2
SEC 256T Medical Transcription I	3
Total	16

 

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 a 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	Autumn	Spring
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting	4	-
COM 115 Technical Writing	3	-
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2	-
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	-	3
SCN 115N Anatomy	-	3
SEC 106T Records and Information Management	-	1
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications	2	-
SEC 114T Word Processing	-	4
SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing	-	2
SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology	2	-
SEC 161T Medical Administrative Procedures	4	-
SEC 270T Medical Terminology	-	2
Total	17	15
Second Year
CRT 181T Introduction to Database Software	2	-
HMR 175T Workplace Issues	3	-
MED 290T Medical Office Internship	-	3
PHA 154T-164T Basic Pharmacology I, II	2	2
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	-	3
SEC 216T Medical Terminology	2	-
SEC 256T-257T Medical Transcription I, II	3	3
Directed electives**	2-3	3-4
Total	14-15	14-15

**Directed Elective Options	Credits
BUS 103S Principles of Business	3
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software	3
SEC 153T Insurance Processing	3
SEC 155T Medical Software Applications	1
SEC 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office	2

Spring Entry:

 

Autumn	Credits
COM 115 Technical Writing	3
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3
SCN 115N Anatomy	3
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications	2
SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology	2
Total	15

First Year	Autumn	Spring
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting	4	-
HMR 175T Workplace Issues	-	3
PHA 154T-164T Basic Pharmacology I, II	2	2
SEC 106T Records and Information Management	-	1
SEC 114T Word Processing	4	-
SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing	2	-
SEC 161T Medical Administrative Procedures	4	-
SEC 256T Medical Transcription I	-	3
SEC 216T, 270T Medical Terminology	2	2
Directed elective	-	3-4
Total	18	14-15

Autumn	Credits
CRT 181T Introduction to Database Software	2
MED 290T Medical Office Internship	3
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	3
SEC 257T Medical Transcription II	3
Directed elective**	2-3
Total	13-14

 

**Directed Elective Options	Credits
BUS 103S Principles of Business	3
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software	3
SEC 153T Insurance Processing	3
SEC 155T Medical Software Applications	1
SEC 240T Administration Support for the Automated Office	2

Medical Reception-Certificate

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:

 

First Year	Autumn	Spring
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting	4	-
COM 115 Technical Writing	3	-
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	-	3
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	-	3
SCN 115N Anatomy	-	3
SEC 106T Records and Information Management	-	1
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications	2	-
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	17	18

Spring Entry:

Autumn	Credits
COM 115 Technical Writing	3
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	3
SCN 115N Anatomy	3
SEC 106T Records and Information Management	3
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications	2
Total	15

 

	Autumn	Spring
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	16	4

Office Reception-Certificate

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:

	Autumn	Spring
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting	-	4
COM 115 Technical Writing	3	-
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2	-
HMR 175T Workplace Issues	-	3
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3	-
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	-	3
SEC 106T Records and Information Management	1	-
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications	2	-
SEC 114T Word Processing	-	4
SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing	-	2
SEC 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office	2	-
Total	13	16

Spring Entry:

	Credits
COM 115 Technical Writing	3
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2
HMR 175T Workplace Issues	3
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3
SEC 106T Records and Information Management	3
SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications	2
Total	14

 

Autumn	Credits
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting	4
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	3
SEC 114T Word Processing	4
SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing	2
SEC 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office	2
Total	15

Paralegal Studies A.A.S. Degree

This program is approved by the American Bar Association.

The Paralegal Studies 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 Paralegal Studies 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. Paralegal studies 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 Paralegal Studies 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	Autumn	Spring
ACC 131T Essentials of Accounting	-	4
COM 101 English Composition	3	-
COM 160A Oral Communications	-	3
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2	-
CRT 114T Word Processing	-	2
LEG 183T Contracts	-	2
LEG 184T Legal Ethics	2	-
LEG 185T Introduction to Paralegal Studies	3	-
LEG 186T Introduction to Legal Research	2	-
LEG 187T Legal Research/Writing I	-	2
LEG 188T Principles of Real Estate	-	2
LEG 189T Criminal Procedures	3	-
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	-	3
PSC 100S Introduction to American Government	3	-
Total	18	18
Second Year
COM 210E Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Problem Solving	3	-
CRT 188T Computers and Law	3	-
LEG 270T Civil Litigation	-	3
LEG 283T Trial Preparation	3	-
LEG 284T Business Organizations	-	1
LEG 285T Family Law	-	3
LEG 286T Legal Research/Writing II	2	-
LEG 287T Legal Research/Writing III	-	2
LEG 288T Estate Administration	2	-
LEG 289T Law Office Management	1	-
LEG 290T Paralegal Studies Internship	-	2
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	3	-
SOC 110S Principles of Sociology	-	3
Total	17	14

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:

	Autumn	Spring
ACC 132T Accounting I	-	4
BUS 109T Visual Merchandising and Display	-	3
BUS 112T Professional Sales	2	-
BUS 113T Psychology of Selling	-	3
BUS 125T Principles of Marketing	3	-
COM 115 Technical Writing	3	-
COM 160A Oral Communications	3	-
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	-	2
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software	-	3
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3	-
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	3	-
Total	17	15

Spring Entry:

 

	Credits
BUS 109T Visual Merchandising and Display	3
BUS 113T Psychology of Selling	3
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	3
Total	14

 

Autumn	Credits
ACC 132T Accounting I	4
BUS 112T Professional Sales	2
BUS 125T Principles of Marketing	3
COM 115 Technical Writing	3
COM 160A Oral Communications	3
CRT 180T Spreadsheet Software	3
Total	17

Courses

U = for undergraduate credit only. R after the credit indicates the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated after the R.

Accounting Technology (ACC)

U 131T Essentials of Accounting 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to basic double-entry accounting. Emphasis on analyzing, journalizing, and posting transactions; trial balance, worksheet, financial statements, and adjusting/closing procedures, cash control and completing the accounting cycle.
U 132T Accounting I 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Basic double entry accounting. Emphasis on analyzing, journalizing, and posting transactions; trial balance, worksheet, financial statements, and adjusting/closing procedures, accounting systems, and cash control.
U 133T Accounting II 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ACC 132T with competency test score of 75% or better. Expansion of ACC 132T including receivables, inventories, plant and intangible assets, and expanded liabilities. Includes partnerships, corporations, long term liabilities, investments in debt and equity securities, and the statement of cash flow.
U 134T Payroll Topics 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ACC 132T with competency test score of 75% or greater. Comprehensive payroll course including computation/preparation of paychecks, completing deposits and payroll tax returns, informational returns and issues relating to identification and compensation of independent contractors. Includes state and federal payroll law. Introduction to Montana's Department of Labor and Industry, Unemployment Insurance Division, an State Compensation Insurance Fund.
U 195T Special Topics Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 230T Computerized Accounting Systems 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 101 or CRT 103T, ACC 131T or 132T with competency test score of 75% or better. With previous knowledge and skill related to double-entry accounting, payroll taxes and manual preparation of financial reports, students use a common accounting software package to accomplish similar tasks electronically.
U 232T Nonprofit Accounting 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., ACC 133T. Principles of accounting for governmental units, health care organizations, colleges and universities, and other nonprofit organizations.
U 234T Accounting III 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., ACC 133T. Conclusion of basic accounting sequence including concepts and principles, financial statement analysis, and managerial accounting.
U 235T Cost Accounting 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., ACC 133T. Accounting for materials, labor, and factory overhead using the job order and process costing systems.
U 236T Income Tax 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., ACC 134T with a "C" grade or better. An introduction to taxation concepts, principles and theory. Extensive tax return preparation emphasizing sole proprietorships and individuals.
U 237T Strategies for Business Entities 1 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., ACC 132T. Legal, accounting, and tax strategies relating to corporations, partnerships, and other business entities.
U 290T Accounting Internship 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., last semester in program, minimum grade of "C" in all ACC courses, and approval of program director. On the job training in positions related to the accounting field. This experience increases students' skills, prepares them for initial employment, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism. Students work a minimum of six hours each week at an approved site, engage in 10 hours of service activities, and attend scheduled one hour seminars.

Business (BUS)

U 103S Principles of Business 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to the world of business. Examines capitalism, the economic environment, the types of business organizations, management, marketing, production, labor, financing, and business/governmental relations. Credit not allowed for both BUS 103S and BADM 100S.
U 109T Visual Merchandising and Display 3 cr. Offered spring. Introduction to various techniques used by retailers in the merchandising and displaying of goods. Analysis of different approaches and methods for effectiveness in actual retail settings. Includes display principles of balance, color, and focal point statements.
U 112T Professional Sales 2 cr. Offered autumn. Includes the steps in opening, presenting, demonstrating, handling objections, and closing the sale. Students gain expertise through role playing activities and written presentations.
U 113T Psychology of Selling 3 cr. Offered spring. Development of selling techniques which are used by many of the world's best companies and explanation of why they work. Includes the psychological reasons that prevent a prospect from purchasing a product or service and the techniques to motivate a prospect to buy.
U 125T Principles of Marketing 3 cr. Offered autumn. An overview of marketing activities including the consumer buying decision process, distribution channels, the planning process, and new marketing trends. Students learn how to introduce a new product into the marketplace, target markets, and promote products through advertising and package design.
U 135T Business Law 3 cr. Offered spring. An overview of law as it applies to business transactions. Topics include the nature and source of law; courts and procedure; contracts, sales, and employment; commercial paper; bailments; property; business organizations; insurance; wills and estate planning; consumer and creditor protection; torts; criminal law; and agency law.
U 195T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 224T Advertising and Promotion 3 cr. Offered spring. Exposure to the history and fundamentals of advertising; in depth exploration of advertising media, budget plans, ad campaign designs, and in house promotion designs; and the production of actual radio, television, and print advertising.
U 242T Supervision 3 cr. Offered spring. The supervisor's role in management, organizing, staffing, and training of personnel as well as managing problem performance. Includes motivating employees, improving departmental productivity as well as the legal concerns of supervision.
U 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision 4 cr. Offered autumn. Management theory, research, and the practice of management. Topics covered include leadership styles and techniques, effective communication approaches, time management, decision making, delegation, and the basic functions of supervisory skills.
U 246T Merchandise Planning and Control 3 cr. Offered spring. Emphasis is on a structured inventory control system that will allow for more accurate sales forecasting, improved loss prevention, and more effective store merchandising. Includes effective systems for the buying process and purchasing negotiations and procedures.
U 250T Entrepreneurship 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CRT 101. An overview of the skill areas and business principles needed to start and operate a small business. Includes developing a business plan, identifying sources of capital formation, managing growth, and marketing issues related to new ventures.
U 290T Management Internship 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. On the job training in positions related to each student's career goal in management. This experience increases students' skills, prepares them for initial employment, and increases occupational awareness. Students work a minimum of six hours each week at an approved site and attend a weekly one hour seminar.

Computer Technology (CRT)

U 007T Keyboarding 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Basic keyboarding including development of keystroking speed and accuracy. Proofreading is emphasized.
U 101 Introduction to Computers 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to computer terminology, hardware, and software. Includes basic microcomputing applications (word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation) commonly used in business and industry. Keyboarding is included. Internet and e mail are introduced. Credit not allowed for both CRT 101 and CS 111.
U 103T Computing Fundamentals 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 101 or demonstrated computing experience. A survey of computing concepts for students entering the information technology field. Topics include computer hardware, telecommunications, Internet technologies, productivity software, file management, disaster recovery, and system security.
U 112T Operating System Fundamentals 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to common operating systems used in modern computing. Emphasis on thorough understanding and use of command line and graphical user interfaces. Hands-on experience with single-user and multi-user/multi-access software. Focus on using, comparing, and analyzing the capabilities of existing and emerging operating systems.
U 114T Word Processing 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 101 or consent of instr. Up-to-date software package for creating and editing business forms, business correspondence, mail merges, columnar projects, and reports. Business related application projects, graphics, and printer operation are included.
U 121 Introduction to Programming 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 103T, MAT 101T. An introduction to programming and problem-solving methodologies using Visual BASIC. Techniques include problem identification, logic planning, program coding, and program debugging. Structured programming and documentation techniques are stressed.
U 122E Ethics, Logic, and Critical Thinking 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Exploration of ethical issues in the field of computing. Skills needed to identify and analyze various ethical concerns. Standard ethical concepts and theories, methods of ethical analysis. Strong emphasis on practical application fo the ethical process.
U 125T File Processing and Database Concepts 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 103T. File processing environments, sequential and random accessing, concepts, and file control systems. Includes database systems modeling, concepts of normalization, and structured query processing. Programming is used to create functions, to get complex input from the user, and create conditional looping. Theory and techniques for design and implementation of relational database systems.
U 126T Networking Fundamentals 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 103T or consent of instr. Introduction to networking fundamentals with both lecture and hands-on activities. Topics include the OSI model and industry standards, network topologies, IP addressing (including subnet masks), and basic network design. First course in a four-course series leading to CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator) certification.
U 176T Router Technologies 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 126T. Router theory and router technologies with both lecture and hands-on activities. Topics include beginning router configurations, routed and routing protocols, and introduction to LAN switching. Second course in a four-course series leading to CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator) certification.
U 180T Spreadsheet Software 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 101 or 103T; and MAT 100T or 101T. Emphasis on the use of workbooks and sheets to solve business problems. Includes projects relating to data and lists and graphs/charts.
U 181T Introduction to Database Software 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CRT 101. Basics of using a current database software package to solve business problems.
U 188T Computers and Law 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CRT 101and LEG 185T. Intermediate concepts of computer systems, operating systems, graphical environments, electronic mail, Internet, and file management. A variety of applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and law-related software are included.
U 195T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 196T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6)
U 203 Systems Analysis 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 125T, 126T. Presentation of systems analysis and design techniques. Planning, input design, output design, file descriptions, and analysis of needed programs. A simulated business system design project is developed.
U 205T Food Service Management Computer Applications 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CRT 101. Introduction to computerized applications relevant to the food service industry. Includes spreadsheet, recipe management and word processing software; appropriate industry reports, create menus and fliers; import, export and scale recipes; analyze nutrition; and calculate food cost.
U 209T Project Management 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CRT 280. Investigation of topics in project management including scope, definition, risk, procurement and the RFP. Management of time, cost, quality, and human resources. Concepts are reinforced with PM software.
U 210T Advanced Operating Systems 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 112T, 126T. In-depth study of a secure, multi-user, client-based network operating system. Topics include installation, administration fo resources, performance, network services, and security.
U 215T Server Technologies 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CRT 112T, CRT 126T. Server technologies commonly used in local area networking. Topics include installation, administration, storage, application services, network services, security, reliability, and availability.
U 216T Network Infrastructure 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 112T, CRT 126T. Priniciples and implementation of enterprise networking services. Topics include Protocol Binding, DNS, DHCP, WINS, Remote Access, IP Routing, IP Security, Network Address Translation, and Certificate Services.
U 222T Enterprise Security 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CRT 203. Introduction to enterprise software and hardware quality assurance in a high performance networked environment. Planning and implementation of a Network Test Management System (NTM) using techniques such as load modeling, network simulation, and regression testing. Introduction to testing tools for quality assurance including packet generators, client server applications, benchmarking tools, monitoring, and simulation software.
U 226T Advanced Routing and Switching 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 176T; coreq., CRT 276T. Advanced router configurations with both lecture and hands-on activities. Topics include LAN switching, network management, and advanced network design. Third course in four-course series leading to CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator) certification.
U 248T Network Administration 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 112T, 126T. An overview of managing shared resources on a local area network. Topics include client services, user accounts, file systems, directory services, print services, and security.
U 250T Assistive Technology 2 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CRT 103T. Development of techniques used to adapt technology to assist users with special needs. Adjusting machine settings and selecting and installing software and hardware appropriate for users' needs.
U 260 Digital Publishing and Design 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 101 or 103T or consent of instr. A comprehensive foundation of layout and design principles to integrate digital media essential for effective print-based and web-based business publications.
U 270 C++ Programming 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 121. Object oriented programming using C++. Implementation of structured programming concepts along with construction of classes to create data types for defining objects. Credit not allowed for both CRT 270 and CS 205.
U 276T Advanced Network Design 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 176T; coreq., CRT 226T. Project-based course in network design. Topics include advanced network design projects and advanced network management projects. Final course in four-course series leading to CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administration) certification.
U 280 Computer Applications for IS Professionals 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 103T. Spreadsheet, database, word processing and graphics software to create advanced business presentations. Emphasis on efficient use of commands and utilities available with integrated packages, as well as importing, exporting, and converting files. Use of web authoring tools to design web pages, and presentation software to design a multimedia presentation. Credit not allowed for both CRT 280 and CS 172 or CRT 281.
U 281 Business Computer Applications 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., basic skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software packages. Spreadsheet, databases, word processing, and graphics used to solve advanced business applications. Procedures emphasize efficient use of commands and utilities available with integrated packages, and the importation of files from database, word processing, graphics, and spreadsheet software. Web authoring tools are utilized in web page design; a presentation package is used to design a multimedia presentation. Credit not allowed for both CRT 281 and CS 172 or CRT 280.
U 285T PC Hardware Support 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 103T, CRT 112T. In-depth study of personal computer hardware. Focus on field replaceable components. Topics include: storage devices, processors, system boards, memory, ports, cabling, power supplies, multimedia devices, printers, and troubleshooting.
U 286T Advanced PC Support 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 285T. Advanced techniques for servicing, troubleshooting and maintaining computing hardware and operating systems software. Activities are directed toward the vendor-neutral A+ Certification.
U 287T Help Desk 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 285T. Using help desk software, developing a resource library that includes extensive glossary, log of calls and solutions, database of users and systems, newsletter items, and vendor support contacts. Experience with support calls and use of remote access software improves telephone techniques and provides customer relations experience.
U 290T Computer Technology Internship 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., last semester in program, minimum of "C" in all CRT courses, and approval of program director. Not open to non-majors. On the job training in positions requiring advanced microcomputing competencies. This experience increases students' skills, prepares them for initial employment, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism. Students work a minimum of six hours each week at an approved site and attend a weekly one hour seminar.
U 295T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 296T Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.

Human Resources (HMR)

U 130T Policies and Administration 3 cr. Offered spring. Basic information and understanding of the need for human resource policies in an organization, types of policies, the process of policy formulation, and how policies are used in the decision-making process. Study areas include professional ethics, cultural diversity, and legal responsibilities for the human resource management professional.
U 133T Personnel Records Management 3 cr. Offered spring. Basic information and understanding of the different types of personnel records, employers' informational needs, and government recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
U 135T Employee and Labor Relations 3 cr. Offered spring. History of labor unions, current labor laws, the current role of labor unions, workers' compensation laws, and the rights of employees. Includes how to assist in negotiating union contracts and how to develop and administer effective grievance programs for any organization.
U 175T Workplace Issues 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. A comprehensive look at today's office environment and enhances skills and competencies relevant to students' success in the business setting. Contemporary workplace issues and office procedures are researched and communicated via written and oral presentations.
U 232T Wage and Benefits Administration 4 cr. Offered spring. Emphasis on human resource law. Topics include compensation and benefits terminology, benefits terminology and administration of employee benefits and compensation programs. Comprehensive project includes job analysis, job descriptions and evaluations, wage surveys, pay structures and creation of compensation system. Also includes performance evaluations and strategic use of benefits/wages.
U 236T Personnel Staffing, Training and Development 4 cr. Offered autumn. In-depth exploration and techniques for assisting in personnel planning and the selection process. Survey of the scope of training and development within business organizations.
U 295T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

Legal Studies (LEG)

U 183T Contracts 2 cr. Offered spring. Sources of law affecting the formation, enforceability, and interpretation of contracts. Includes the necessary elements of a contract, the basic doctrines of contract law, and practical approaches to drafting a contract.
U 184T Legal Ethics 2 cr. Offered autumn. Introduction to ethics for the paralegal, including confidentiality, paralegal attorney relationship, fee arrangements, Code of Professional Conduct, attorney client privilege, fiduciary responsibilities, and public service.
U185T Introduction to Paralegal Studies 3 cr. Offered autumn. Introduction to the paralegal career including ethical and professional standards. Overview of the American legal system, substantive areas of practice, legal analysis and investigation, law office administration and related terminology.
U 186T Introduction to Legal Research 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., acceptance into program or consent of instr. Introduction to legal research focusing on how to find, use, understand, and correctly cite law library resources.
U 187T Legal Research and Writing I 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 186T. Advanced legal research focusing on how to find, use, understand, and correctly cite legal resources. Electronic research methods are presented. Application of legal research to writing is introduced.
U 188T Principles of Real Estate 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 185T or consent of instr. The study of property law focusing on the nature and ownership of real property, title insurance, legal descriptions, and the transactional aspects of financing methods involving trust indentures, mortgages, and contracts for deed, with closing and recording procedures.
U 189T Criminal Procedures 3 cr. Offered spring. Criminal prosecution and defense representation with an overview of criminal law principles. Training in criminal procedure involving felonies and misdemeanors in federal, Montana, and municipal courts.
U 195T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 270T Civil Litigation 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., LEG 185T. Introduction to rules governing civil litigation involving the general nature of how lawsuits arise including client interviews and data gathering, pleading and practice from the filing of suit to file preparation for trial, and core considerations of ethics and professionalism.
U 283T Trial Preparation 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 270T. Case and claim analysis, collecting and preserving evidence, locating witnesses, jury selection, trial notebook development, posttrial assistance, and investigative techniques with emphasis on concluding litigation and post-judgment procedures.
U 284T Business Organizations 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 185Tor consent of instr. Legal procedures relating to Montana corporations, partnerships, and business entities.
U 285T Family Law 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 185T, CRT 114T or consent of instr. Study of Montana law relating to marriage, husband and wife, parent and child, termination of marriage, adoption, joint and sole custody arrangements and modifications, child support guidelines, and juvenile issues. Includes preparation of standard family law documents.
U 286T Legal Research and Writing II 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., LEG 187T. Advanced legal research and writing with emphasis on drafting and composing legal memoranda; legal research skills and development of legal writing ability.
U 287T Legal Research and Writing III 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 286T. Continued development of legal research and writing skills including advanced case briefing, legal theory/case law synthesis, and memoranda drafting.
U 288T Estate Administration 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 185T, CRT 114T or consent of instr. Study of law relating to wills, trusts, and estates. Topics include estate planning, intestate succession, family protection, probate, and estate taxes.
U 289T Law Office Management 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 185T. Administrative fundamentals including financial considerations, human resources, supervision, marketing, facilities, and ethical responsibilities.
U 290T Paralegal Studies Internship 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., last semester in program, minimum of "C" in LEG courses, and approval of program director. On the job experience as a legal assistant trainee under the supervision of an employer, attorney, or court official. This experience increases students' skills, prepares them for initial employment and advancement on the job, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism. Students work a minimum of six hours each week at an approved site and attend a weekly one hour seminar.
U 295T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

Medical Assisting (MED)

U 201T Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures I 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., MAT 100T, SCN 119N. Skill development necessary to assist health care practitioners in all aspects of patient care in the medical office clinical setting. Includes achieving competency in prepping patients for a physical examination, charting, medication administration, basic medical laboratory skills.
U 202T Medical Assisting Internship I 1 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instructor. Placement in a medical office for a guided experience providing the student with a practical application of learned medical office administrative skills. Direct supervision will be the responsibility of a designated person at the site. The students will spend six hours per week to total 90 hours in assigned clinical rotations.
U 203T Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures II 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MED 201T. Continuation of MED 201T. Continued skill development in assisting health care practitioners in all aspects of patient care in the medical office clinical setting. Includes achieving competency in aseptic technique, diagnostic procedure techniques, and patient education.
U 204T Medical Assisting Internship II 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MED 201T; coreq., MED 203T. Placement in selected physicians' offices and clinics for a guided learning experience providing the student with a practical application of knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom and laboratory setting. The student will be provided the opportunity to perform various clinical procedures under supervision. The students will spend 12 hours per week to total 180 hours in assigned clinical rotations.
U 290T Medical Office Internship 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., last semester in program, minimum of "C" in SEC courses, and approval of program director. On the job training in positions related to each student's career goal in the medical office field. This experience increases students' skills, prepares them for initial employment and advancement on the job, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism. Students work a minimum of 135 hours at an approved site and attend a weekly one hour seminar.

Secretarial Technology (SEC)

U 106T Records and Information Management 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to alphabetic filing techniques and electronic database records management. Current technical developments utilizing automated records systems, biometric access control devices, electronic file organization, ergonomics, the Internet, image technology, and integrated security systems.
U 108 Keyboarding Applications 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. or coreq., CRT 101. Skill development in preparing business documents including letters, memos, reports, and tables. Students make decisions in format design to promote a blending of skill, knowledge, and practical application. Speed and accuracy are emphasized.
U 114T Word Processing 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SEC 108. Up-to-date software package for creating and editing to produce business forms, business correspondence, mail merges, columnar projects, and reports. Business related application projects, graphics, printer operation, and drills and timings which build speed and accuracy are included.
U 120T Transcription and Text Editing 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., COM 115, SEC 108. Techniques of accurate and rapid transcription from taped material. Computers are used as input devices. Includes making formatting and printing decisions with various types of business correspondence. Increases competency in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
U 153T Insurance Processing 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. or coreq., SEC 161T or consent of instr. An introduction to insurance claim processing for the major medical insurance programs. Basic knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 procedural and diagnostic coding. Emphasis on completing universal insurance forms to maximize reimbursement as well as trouble shoot denied or underpaid claims.
U 154T Beginning Medical Terminology 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to a medical word building system using Greek and Latin word roots, combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes.
U 155T Medical Software Applications 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SEC 153T; prereq. or coreq. SEC 161T; or consent of instr. A medical software package is used to enter and update patient data, enter charges, payments and adjustments, and generate management reports, insurance forms, and patient statements.
U 161T Medical Administrative Procedures 4 cr. Offered autumn. An introduction to the necessary skills and qualities required to function successfully in the medical arena. Emphasis on medicolegal and ethical responsibilities, records management and financial management of the medical practice, and interpersonal communications to include patient reception, telephone techniques and appointment scheduling.
U 195T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 196T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered Intermittently.
U 216T Medical Terminology 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., SEC 154T; prereq. or coreq., SCN 115N or SCN 119N. A system approach to medical word building including pathology of body systems, pharmacology, abbreviations, and special procedures such as radiographic, surgical, and laboratory. Systems covered are musculoskeletal, urogenital, female reproductive, endocrine, and nervous. Units on special senses and oncology are included. This course is designed to give students increased skills in correctly writing spoken medical terms.
U 240T Administrative Support for the Automated Office 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., SEC 108. Overview of the procedures and scope of the administrative assistant's role in today's automated office, including traditional and electronic communications, operation of multi-media equipment, and managing office technology.
U 256T Medical Transcription I 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SEC 108; prereq. or coreq., SEC 216T. An introduction to the transcription of authentic physician-dictated medical reports in a variety of medical specialties. Emphasis on the development of accuracy and speed in interpreting, transcribing and editing medical dictation for content and clarity.
U 257T Medical Transcription II 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SEC 114T, SEC 256T. Advanced medical transcription of realistic physician-dictated medical reports in a variety of medical specialties. Emphasis on production and increased speed in interpreting, transcribing and editing medical dictation for content and clarity.
U 270T Medical Terminology 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SEC 154T; prereq. or coreq., SCN 115N or SCN 119N. A system approach to medical word building including pathology of body systems, pharmacology, abbreviations, and special procedures such as radiographic, surgical, and laboratory. Systems covered are integumentary, gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, and hematic/lymphatic. This course is designed to give students increased skills in correctly writing spoken medical terms.
U 290T Secretarial Internship 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., last semester in program, minimum of "C" in SEC courses, and approval of program director. On the job training in positions related to each student's career goal in the secretarial field. This experience increases students' skills, prepares them for initial employment and advancement on the job, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism. Students work a minimum of six hours each week at an approved site and attend a weekly one hour seminar.
U 296T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently.