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Department of Business Technology
The Business Technology Department offers seven Associate of Applied Science degree programs and five certificate programs. Degree programs include Accounting Technology with options in Human Resources and Network Support; Medical Office Technology with options in Medical Assisting, Medical Secretarial Technology, and Medical Transcription; Microcomputing Technology with options in Network Support and Software Support; Legal Assisting; Legal Secretarial Technology; Administrative Assisting with options in Human Resources and Office Administration; and Management with options in Entrepreneurship, Food and Beverage Management, Fashion Sales and Marketing, 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; 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. 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 103S Principles of Business 3 - COM 111T Business Communications - 3 CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2 - CRT 114T Word Processing 2 - CRT 190T Spreadsheet Software - 3 HMR 175T Workplace Issues - 3 MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 - SEC 106T Business Records Control 1 - Total 16 15 Second Year A S 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 238T Accounting Internship - 2 BUS 135T Business Law - 3 COM 160A Oral Communications 3 - CRT 191T Introduction to Database Software 2 - HMR 232T Wage and Benefits Administration - 4 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology - 3 Total 14 18 Spring Entry: COM 111T Business Communications 3 COM 160A Oral Communications 3 CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2 MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 SEC 106T Business Records Control 1 Total 12 A S 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 190T Spreadsheet Software 3 - HMR 175T Workplace Issues 3 - Total 12 13 A S ACC 230T Computer Accounting Systems - 2 ACC 232T Nonprofit Accounting - 3 ACC 234T Accounting III 4 - ACC 235T Cost Accounting - 3 ACC 236T Income Tax 3 - ACC 238T Accounting Internship - 2 CRT 191T Introduction to Database Software 2 - HMR 232T Wage and Benefits Administration - 4 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 - Total 12 14 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, maintain personnel records and assist with pension and other benefit plan administration. Autumn Entry: First Year A S ACC 132T-133 Accounting I, II 4 4 ACC 134T Payroll Topics - 3 COM 111T Business Communications 3 - CRT 103T Introduction to Systems and Software 3 - CRT 114T Word Processing - 2 CRT 190T Spreadsheet Software - 3 HMR 130T Policies and Administration 3 - HMR 133T Personnel Records 3 - HMR 175T Workplace Issues - 3 MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 - PSY 110T Organizational Psychology - 3 Total 19 18 Second Year A S ACC 120T 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 238T Accounting Internship - 2 BUS 135T Business Law - 3 CRT 125T File Processing and Database Concepts 3 - COM 160A Oral Communications 3 - HMR 232T Wage and Benefits Administration - 4 HMR 234T Recruitment, Interviewing and Staffing 4 - HMR 235T Training and Development - 3 Total 19 18 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 A S 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 Disk Operating System 3 - CRT 113 Data Communications - 3 CRT 114T Word Processing 2 - CRT 125T File Processing and Database Concepts - 3 CRT 190T Spreadsheet Software - 3 CRT 240T Operating Systems - 2 MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 - Total 18 18 Second Year A S ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems (intersession) - 2 ACC 234T Accounting III 4 - ACC 235T Cost Accounting - 3 ACC 236T Income Tax 3 - ACC 238T Accounting Internship - 2 COM 160A Oral Communications 3 - COM 220T Training Techniques - 3 CRT 281T-282T LAN I, II 4 4 CRT 285T PC Service and Support 3 - PSY 110T Organizational Psychology - 3 Directed elective* - 3-4 Total 17 20-21 *Directed elective, choice of: ACC 232T Nonprofit Accounting (3) CRT 195T Special Topics - Advanced Database (3) CRT 213T Advance Data Communications (3) 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 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 A S ACC 132T Accounting I 4 - ACC 134T Payroll Topics - 3 COM 111T Business Communications 3 - HMR 130T Policies and Administration - 3 HMR 133T Personnel Records Management - 3 HMR 135T Employee and Labor Relations - 3 MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 - PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 - SEC 106T Business Records Control 1 - SEC 107T Keyboarding 1 - SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications 2 - SEC 114T Word Processing - 4 Total 17 16 Second Year A S BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision 4 - COM 160A Oral Communications - 3 CRT 190T Spreadsheet Software 3 - CRT 191T 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 17 14 Spring Entry: COM 111T Business Communication 3 HMR 130T Policies and Administration 3 HMR 133T Personnel Records Management 3 HMR 135T Employee and Labor Relations 3 MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 SEC 107T Keyboarding 1 SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications 2 Total 18 A S ACC 132T Accounting I 4 - ACC 134T Payroll Topics - 3 CRT 260 Desktop Publishing - 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 - PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 - SEC 106T Business Records 1 - SEC 114T Word Processing - 4 Total 15 17 A BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision 4 COM 160A Oral Communications 3 CRT 190T Spreadsheet Software 3 CRT 191T Introduction to Database 2 SEC 292T Secretarial Internship 2 Total 14 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 A S ACC 132T Accounting I - 4 COM 111T Business Communications 3 - CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2 - HMR 175T Workplace Issues 3 - MAT 111T Math for Business Professions - 3 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 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 LEG 179T Legal Terminology OR SEC 154T Medical Terminology - 2 Total 15 15 Second Year A S BUS 103S Principles of Business - 3 BUS 135T Business Law - 3 BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision 4 - COM 160A Oral Communications - 3 CRT 190T Spreadsheet Software 3 - CRT 191T Introduction to Database Software 2 - CRT 260 Desktop Publishing Concepts - 3 CRT 290 Microcomputer Applications 3 - HMR 234T Recruitment, Interviewing and Staffing 4 - SEC 292T Secretarial Internship - 2 Total 12 14 Spring Entry: BUS 103S Principles of Business 3 COM 111T Business Communications 3 CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2 HMR 175T Workplace Issues 3 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 SEC 107T Keyboarding 1 SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications 2 Total 17 A S ACC 132T Accounting I 4 - BUS 135T Business Law - 3 COM 160A Oral Communications - 3 CRT 190T Spreadsheet Software - 3 CRT 260 Desktop Publishing Concepts - 3 MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 - SEC 106T Business Records Control - 1 SEC 114T Word Processing 4 - SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing 2 - LEG 179T Legal Terminology OR SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology 2 - Total 15 13 A BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision 4 CRT 191T Introduction to Database Software 2 CRT 290 Microcomputer Applications 3 HMR 234T Recruitment, Interviewing and Staffing 4 SEC 292T Secretarial Internship 2 Total 15 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.] Instruction is approached on an individualized basis with appropriate discussions and lectures. 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 A S ACC 132T Accounting I - 4 BRB 110T Barber-Styling Theory and Practice (Intersession) - 2 BRB 110T Barber-Styling Theory and Practice 10 10 BUS 250T Entrepreneurship - 3 COM 111T Business Communications 3 - MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 - Total 16 19 Summer Session BRB 110T Barber-Styling Theory and Practice 7 CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2 Total 9 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 18 Spring Entry: BRB 110T Barber-Styling Theory and Practice 10 COM 111T Business Communications 3 MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 Total 16 Summer Session BRB 110T Barber-Styling Theory and Practice 7 CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2 Total 9 A S ACC 132T Accounting I 4 - ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems - 3 BRB 110T Barber-Styling Theory and Practice (Intersession) - 2 BRB 110T Barber-Styling Theory and Practice 10 10 BUS 112T Professional Sales - 2 BUS 250T Entrepreneurship 3 - PSY 110T Organizational Psychology - 3 Total 17 20 Fashion Sales and Marketing- Certificate The Fashion Sales and Marketing program prepares students to sell clothing and related accessories in department stores, specialty shops, and boutiques. Merchandise coordination, visual merchandising, fashion trend research, and color analysis, in addition to bookkeeping, stocking, cashiering, and customer service are an integral part of the course of study. Students who complete the program are awarded a Certificate of Completion. Students successfully completing the Fashion Sales and Marketing program satisfy the requirements for the first year of the management program. Students may enter in the autumn or spring semester. Autumn Entry: A S ACC 132T Accounting I - 4 BUS 107T Fashion and Design 3 - BUS 109T Visual Merchandising and Display - 3 BUS 112T Professional Sales 2 - BUS 113T Psychology of Selling - 3 BUS 125T Principles of Marketing 3 - BUS 179T Textiles 2 - COM 111T Business Communications - 3 COM 160A Oral Communications 3 - MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 - MAT 113T Merchandising Math - 3 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology - 3 Total 16 19 Spring Entry: BUS 109T Visual Merchandising and Display 3 BUS 113T Psychology of Selling 3 COM 111T Business Communications 3 COM 160A Oral Communications 3 MAT 113T Merchandising Math 3 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 Total 18
A ACC 132T Accounting I 4 BUS 107T Fashion and Design 3 BUS 112T Professional Sales 2 BUS 125T Principles of Marketing 3 BUS 179T Textiles 2 MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 Total 17
Legal Assisting- A.A.S. Degree Legal assistants support attorneys in their professional responsibilities in private practice or governmental agencies. They research and analyze the law and gather and compile data. Legal assistants use their training in legal specialty areas to prepare appropriate forms and documents, organize files and trial notebooks, conduct fact-finding investigations, interview witnesses, and understand legal principles and theories. Legal assistants are knowledgeable of law office functions, policies, and procedures. They are proficient in using computers for legal applications, including legal research. Legal assistants understand and observe the American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct and the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. (NALA) Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility. Legal assistants operate under the direct supervision of attorneys and are subject to prohibitions against laypersons practicing law. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree. The Legal Assisting program often has a waiting list for admittance. Interested persons are encouraged to apply one year prior to anticipated school attendance. Program entry is available only in autumn. Students in this program attend classes on both the mountain and east campuses. Applicants should note that positions in this field require strong verbal, writing, and organizational skills, with analytical and problem-solving abilities. Entering students are expected to have keyboarding skills with a minimum speed of 25 words a minute. Students not meeting this requirement will be unable to matriculate through the program as shown below. Opportunities to gain keyboarding skills are available; call 243-7882 for information. Autumn Entry: First Year A S ACC 132T Accounting I - 4 COM 101 English Composition 3 - COM 160A Oral Communications - 3 CRT 114T Word Processing 2 - LEG 185T Introduction to Paralegal Profession 3 - LEG 187T Introduction to Legal Research 1 - LEG 188T Legal Ethics 1 - LEG 192T Contracts - 2 LEG 197T Legal Research and Writing I - 2 LEG 198T Principles of Real Estate - 2 MAT 100T Basic Algebra 3 - POL 146S American Government and Politics 3 - PSY 110T Organizational Psychology - 3 Total 16 16 Second Year A S CRT 188T Computers and Law 3 - LEG 190T Civil Litigation for Legal Assistants 3 - LEG 273T Criminal Procedures 3 - LEG 279T-280T Legal Research and Writing II, III 2 2 LEG 283T Trial Preparation - 3 LEG 285T Family Law for Legal Assistants - 3 LEG 288T Estates and Probate - 2 LEG 294T Business Organizations - 1 LEG 296T Law Office Management - 1 LEG 298T Legal Assisting Internship - 2 SOC 120S Contemporary Social Problems 3 - Total 14 14 Legal Secretarial Technology-A.A.S. Degree Legal secretaries assist attorneys in their professional responsibilities in private practice or governmental agencies. They are skilled in oral and written communications and in the procedural aspects of legal specialty areas, such as real estate, family law, probate, and litigation. Legal secretaries are proficient in using computers for word processing, spreadsheet, and legal applications. They compose routine correspondence and transcribe letters, legal forms, and documents. Legal secretaries are knowledgeable of legal concepts, ethical responsibilities, and office policies and procedures. Students successfully completing the program are awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree. Students may enter in the autumn semester or the spring semester. Autumn Entry: First Year A S ACC 132T Accounting I - 4 BUS 135T Business Law - 3 COM 111T Business Communications 3 - LEG 179T Legal Terminology 2 - LEG 180T Legal Procedures 3 - LEG 191T Civil Litigation for Legal Secretaries - 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 15 16 Second Year A S ACC 134T Payroll Topics 3 - COM 160A Oral Communications - 3 CRT 188T Computers and Law 3 - CRT 190T Spreadsheet Software - 3 HMR 175T Workplace Issues 3 - LEG 200T Fundamentals of Legal Specialties - 4 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 - SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology - 2 SEC 284T Legal Transcription 3 - SEC 292T Secretarial Internship - 2 Total 15 14 Spring Entry: BUS 135T Business Law 3 COM 111T Business Communications 3 MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 SEC 106T Business Records Control 1 SEC 107T Keyboarding 1 SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications 2 Total 16 A S ACC 132T Accounting I - 4 COM 160A Oral Communications 3 - HMR 175T Workplace Issues 3 - LEG 179T Legal Terminology 2 - LEG 180T Legal Procedures 3 - LEG 191T Civil Litigation for Legal Secretaries - 3 LEG 200T Fundamentals of Legal Specialties - 4 SEC 114T Word Processing 4 - SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing - 2 SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology - 2 Total 15 15 A ACC 134T Payroll Topics 3 CRT 188T Computers and Law 3 CRT 190T Spreadsheet Software 3 SEC 284T Legal Transcription 3 SEC 292T Secretarial Internship 2 Total 14 Management-A.A.S. Degree 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 17 16 Second Year A S 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 299T Management Internship - 2 CRT 190T Spreadsheet Software 3 - PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 - Elective - 2 Total 15 16 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 18 A S 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 299T Management Internship - 2 MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 - Total 15 16 A BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision 4 BUS 245T Business Economics 3 CRT 190T Spreadsheet Software 3 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 Elective 2 Total 15 Fashion Sales and Marketing Option Students selecting the Fashion Sales and Marketing option will gain product knowledge in fashion design, terminology, and textiles. 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. 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 Accounting I - 4 CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2 - BUS 107T Fashion and Design 3 - BUS 109T Visual Merchandising and Display - 3 BUS 112T Professional Sales 2 - BUS 113T Psychology of Selling - 3 BUS 125T Principles of Marketing 3 - BUS 179T Textiles 2 - COM 111T Business Communications - 3 COM 160A Oral Communications 3 - MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 - MAT 113T Merchandising Math - 3 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology - 3 Total 18 19 Second Year A S 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 248T Market Seminar (Optional) - (1) BUS 250T Entrepreneurship - 3 BUS 299T Management Internship 2 - CRT 190T Spreadsheet Software 3 - Total 15 14-15 Spring Entry: BUS 109T Visual Merchandising and Display 3 BUS 113T Psychology of Selling 3 COM 111T Business Communications 3 COM 160A Oral Communications 3 MAT 113T Merchandising Math 3 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 Total 18 A S ACC 132T Accounting I 4 - ACC 134T Payroll Topics - 3 BUS 107T Fashion and Design 3 - BUS 112T Professional Sales 2 - BUS 125T Principles of Marketing 3 - BUS 135T Business Law - 3 BUS 179T Textiles 2 - BUS 224T Advertising and Promotion - 3 BUS 246T Merchandise Planning and Control - 3 BUS 248T Market Seminar (Optional) - (1) CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2 - BUS 250T Entrepreneurship - 3 MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 - Total 19 14-15 A ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems 2 BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision 4 BUS 245T Business Economics 3 BUS 299T Management Internship 2 CRT 190T Spreadsheet Software 3 Total 14 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 A S ACC 132T Accounting I 4 - ACC 134T Payroll Topics - 3 BUS 113T Psychology of Selling - 3 BUS 135T Business Law - 3 COM 111T Business Communications 3 - CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2 - CUL 151T Introduction to Foods - 1 CUL 152T Food Production and Demonstration - 2 FSM 170T Beverage Management - 1 FSM 266T Food Service Management Accounting - 4 FSM 272 Sanitation Management 2 - MAT 111T Math for Business Professions - 3 MAT 114T Food Production Math 3 - PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 - Total 17 20 Second Year A S BUS 125T Principles of Marketing 3 - BUS 224T Advertising and Promotion - 3 BUS 245T Business Economics 3 - BUS 250T Entrepreneurship - 3 BUS 299T Management Internship - 2 CRT 205T Food Service Management Computer Applications 2 - CUL 156T Dining Room Procedures 3 - CUL 162T Storeroom Procedures 3 - FSM 270 Purchasing Procedures and Cost Controls - 5 FSM 271 Menu Layout, Design, and Analysis - 4 FSM 280T Psychology of Management and Supervision 3 - Total 17 17 Spring Entry: ACC 132T Accounting I 4 BUS 113T Psychology of Selling 3 BUS 135T Business Law 3 CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2 FSM 170T Beverage Management 1 MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 Total 19 A S ACC 134T Payroll Topics 3 - BUS 224T Advertising and Promotion - 3 BUS 245T Business Economics 3 - BUS 250T Entrepreneurship - 3 COM 111T Business Communications 3 - CUL 151T Introduction to Foods 1 - CUL 152T Food Production and Demonstration 2 - FSM 266T Food Service Management Accounting - 4 FSM 270 Purchasing Procedures and Cost Controls - 5 FSM 271 Menu Layout, Design, and Analysis - 4 FSM 272 Sanitation Management 2 - MAT 114T Food Production Math 3 - Total 17 19 A BUS 125T Principles of Marketing 3 BUS 299T Management Internship 2 CRT 205T Food Service Management Computer Applications 2 CUL 156T Dining Room Procedures 3 CUL 162T Storeroom Procedures 3 FSM 280T Psychology of Management and Supervision 3 Total 16 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 A S 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 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 PSY 110T 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 245T Business Economics 3 - BUS 246T Merchandise Planning and Control - 3 BUS 248T Market Seminar (Optional) - (1) BUS 250T Entrepreneurship - 3 BUS 299T Management Internship 2 - CRT 190T Spreadsheet Software 3 - Total 15 14-15 Spring Entry: BUS 109T Visual Merchandising and Display 3 BUS 113T Psychology of Selling 3 COM 111T Business Communications 3 COM 160A Oral Communications 3 MAT 113T Merchandising Math 3 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 Total 18 A S 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 248T Market Seminar (Optional) - (1) BUS 250T Entrepreneurship - 3 CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2 - MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 - Total 14 15-16 A ACC 230T Computer Accounting Systems 2 BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision 4 BUS 245T Business Economics 3 BUS 299T Management Internship 2 CRT 190T Spreadsheet Software 3 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 Medical assistants are trained in both front office administrative skills and back office clinical skills to assist doctors and nurses in administering to the needs of patients. In addition to medical secretarial duties, they have the skills to assist with examinations and treatments, take medical histories, give medications and skin test (under supervision), draw blood, perform diagnostic tests, perform office laboratory procedures, and sterilize instruments and equipment. Students successfully completing the program are awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree. Students may enter autumn semester. Contact the Admissions Office for spring entry availability. Autumn Entry: First Year A S ACC 132T Accounting I 4 - COM 111T Business Communications 3 - COM 160A Oral Communications - 3 CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2 - HMR 175T Workplace Issues - 3 MAT 112T Math for Health Professions - 3 SCN 119T 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 16 19 Second Year A S 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 Basic Pharmacology I 2 - PHA 164T Basic Pharmacology II - 2 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology - 3 SEC 114T Word Processing 4 - SEC 120T Transcription andText Editing 2 - SEC 153T Insurance Processing 3 - SEC 155T Medical Software Applications - 1 SEC 216T Medical Terminology 2 - Selected elective - 3 Total 18 15 Directed elective options: ACC 134T Payroll Topics 3 SEC 256T Medical Transcription I 3 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 A S ACC 132T Accounting I 4 - ACC 134T Payroll Topics - 3 COM 111T Business Communications 3 - CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2 - MAT 111T Math for Business Professions - 3 SCN 115T Anatomy - 3 SEC 106T Business Records Control - 1 SEC 107T Keyboarding 1 - SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications 2 - SEC 114T Word Processing - 4 SEC 153T Insurance Processing - 3 SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology 2 - SEC 155T Software Applications - 1 SEC 161T Medical Administrative Procedures 4 - Total 18 18 Second Year A S BUS 103S Principles of Business - 3 COM 160A Oral Communications 3 - CRT 190T Spreadsheet Software - 3 CRT 191T Introduction to Database Software 2 - HMR 175T Workplace Issues 3 - PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 - SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing 2 - SEC 216T, 270T Medical Terminology 2 2 SEC 256T Medical Transcription I - 3 SEC 293T Medical Office Internship - 3 Total 15 14 Spring Entry: COM 111T Business Communications 3 CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2 MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 SCN 115T Anatomy 3 SEC 107T Keyboarding 1 SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications 2 SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology 2 Total 16 A S ACC 132T Accounting I 4 - ACC 134T Payroll Topics - 3 COM 160A Oral Communications - 3 CRT 191T Introduction to Database Software 2 - SEC 106T Business Records Control - 1 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 256T Medical Transcription I - 3 SEC 216T, 270T Medical Terminology 2 2 Total 18 16 A BUS 103S Principles of Business 3 CRT 190T Spreadsheet Software 3 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 HMR 175T Workplace Issues 3 SEC 293T Medical Office Internship 3 Total 15 Medical Transcription Option Medical transcriptionists are trained to work in a variety of settings utilizing both office administration and transcription skills. The program places option in transcribing medical histories, discharge summaries, operative reports, and chart notes. In order to be successful, 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 A S ACC 132T Accounting I 4 - COM 111T Business Communications 3 - CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2 - MAT 111T Math for Business Professions - 3 SCN 115T Anatomy - 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 SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology 2 - SEC 161T Medical Administrative Procedures 4 - SEC 270T Medical Terminology - 2 Total 18 15 Second Year A S CRT 191T Introduction to Database Software 2 - HMR 175T Workplace Issues 3 - PHA 154T, 164T Basic Pharmacology I, II 2 2 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology - 3 SEC 216T Medical Terminology 2 - SEC 256T-257T Medical Transcription I, II 3 3 SEC 293T Medical Office Internship - 3 Directed electives 3 3-4 Total 15 14-15 Directed Elective Options BUS 103S Principles of Business 3 CRT 190T Spreadsheet Software 3 LEG 179T Legal Terminology 2 SEC 153T Insurance Processing 3 SEC 155T Medical Software Applications 1 Spring Entry: COM 111T Business Communications 3 CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2 MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 SCN 115T Anatomy 3 SEC 107T Keyboarding 1 SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications 2 SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology 2 Total 17 A S ACC 132T Accounting I 4 - HMR 175T Workplace Issues - 3 PHA 154T, 164T Basic Pharmacology I, II 2 2 SEC 106T Business Records Control - 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 A CRT 191T Introduction to Database Software 2 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 SEC 257T Medical Transcription II 3 SEC 293T Medical Office Internship 3 Directed elective 3 Total 14 Directed Elective Options BUS 103S Principles of Business 3 CRT 190T Spreadsheet Software 3 LEG 179T Legal Terminology 2 SEC 153T Insurance Processing 3 SEC 155T Medical Software Applications 1 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: A S ACC 132T Accounting I 4 - COM 111T Business Communications 3 - MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 - PSY 110T Organizational Psychology - 3 SCN 115T Anatomy - 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 SEC 153T Insurance Processing - 3 SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology 2 - SEC 155T Medical Software Applications - 1 SEC 161T Medical Administrative Procedures 4 - Total 19 17 Spring Entry: COM 111T Business Communications 3 MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 SCN 115T Anatomy 3 SEC 106T Business Records Control 1 SEC 107T Keyboarding 1 SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications 2 Total 16 A S ACC 132T Accounting I 4 - SEC 114T Word Processing 4 - SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing 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 4 Microcomputing Technology- A.A.S. Degree Microcomputing 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 Support or in Software Support. Students are awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree upon successful completion of the program. Students may enter in the autumn semester. Network Support Option The Network Support 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; interface with vendors; install and maintain peripherals; and install physical and software backup systems. Autumn Entry: First Year A S COM 115T Technical Writing 3 - COM 160A Oral Communications 3 - CRT 103T Introduction to Systems and Software 3 - CRT 112T Disk Operating Systems 3 - CRT 113 Data Communications - 3 CRT 121 Introduction to Programming - 3 CRT 122T Ethics, Logic, and Critical Thinking - 2 CRT 125T File Processing and Database Concepts - 3 CRT 240T Operating Systems - 2 MAT 101T Intermediate Algebra 3 - MAT 120 Elementary Functions - 4 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 - Total 18 17 Second Year A S CRT 109T General Business Microcomputer Professions 3 - CRT 213T Advanced Data Communications 3 - CRT 222T Software Quality Assurance - 3 CRT 281T LAN I 4 - CRT 282T LAN II - 4 CRT 285T PC Service and Support 3 - CRT 287T Help Desk - 2 CRT 291 Systems Analysis 3 - CRT 292T Professional Certification - 1 CRT 294T Structured Design and Implementation - 3 CRT 295 C++ Programming 3 - CRT 299T Microcomputing Internship - 2 Total 19 15 Software Support Option The Software Support option prepares students to perform word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, web pages and communications applications. Additionally, they use software to solve business problems and make business decisions, maintain hardware and peripherals, maintain networks, troubleshoot, and tailor existing software. They also provide input regarding hardware and software capability and specifications and they serve as a trainer and user liaison. Autumn Entry: First Year A S ACC 123T Accounting I - 4 COM 115T Technical Writing 3 - COM 160A Oral Communications 3 - CRT 103T Introduction to Systems and Software 3 - CRT 112T Disk Operating System 3 - CRT 113 Data Communications - 3 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 240T Operating Systems - 2 MAT 101T Intermediate Algebra 3 - PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 - Total 18 19 Second Year A S ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems - 2 BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision - 4 COM 220T Training Techniques - 3 CRT 190T Spreadsheet Software 3 - CRT 260 Desktop Publishing Concepts - 3 CRT 280 Microcomputer Presentations 2 - CRT 281T LAN I 4 - CRT 285T PC Service and Support 3 - CRT 287T Help Desk - 2 CRT 292T Professional Certification - 1 CRT 295 C++ Programming 3 - CRT 299T Microcomputing Internship - 2 Total 15 17 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: A S ACC 132T Accounting I - 4 COM 111T Business Communications 3 - CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2 - HMR 175T Workplace Issues 3 - MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 - PSY 110T Organizational Psychology - 3 SEC 106T Business Records Control 1 - SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications 2 - SEC 114T Word Processing - 4 SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing - 2 Total 14 13 Spring Entry: COM 111T Business Communications 3 CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2 HMR 175T Workplace Issues 3 MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 SEC 106T Business Records Control 1 SEC 108 Keyboarding Applications 2 Total 14 A ACC 132T Accounting I 4 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 SEC 114T Word Processing 4 SEC 120T Transcription and Text Editing 2 Total 13 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, book- keeping 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 - 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 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 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 - Total 17 15 Spring Entry: BUS 109T Visual Merchandising and Display 3 BUS 113T Psychology of Selling 3 COM 160A Oral Communications 3 MAT 113T Merchandising Math 3 PSY 110T Organizational Psychology 3 Total 15 A ACC 132T Accounting I 4 BUS 112T Professional Sales 2 BUS 125T Principles of Marketing 3 COM 111T Business Communications 3 CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2 MAT 111T Math for Business Professions 3 Total 17 |
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