Course Changes and New Course Information
ECE 224 - Early Childhood Education (3) - New Course
Prerequisite: ECE 111 with a grade of “C” or higher
spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
This course presents an overview of critical elements related to educating young children (up
to 8) with special needs. Descriptions of special needs, inclusive environments, IFSP/IEP process,
partnerships with families, curriculum modification, managing behaviors, trauma informed
care, and the challenges associating with meeting the needs of exceptional learners will be covered.
Study of applicable federal and state laws and requirements will be included.
Note: Search for available course section offerings: Course Schedule.
PCS: 1.1
OS 142 - Contemporary Office Technology (3) - New Course
Spring
Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
This course introduces the concepts and functions of software to meet the changing needs of the business community. Emphasis is placed on the use of software through a hands-on-approach.
Note: Search for available course section offerings: Course Schedule.
PCS: 1.2
Program Changes
OS 213 Administrative Assistant Certificate
Curriculum No. 213
A certificate program for students preparing for general office employment in business or government. Requires 30 credit hours.
Fall Semester
OS 101 - Beginning Keyboarding (3)
OS 107 - Employment Strategies (3)
OS 125 - Word Processing/Word (3) *
OS 133 - Spreadsheets/Excel (3) *
OS 136 - Presentation Graphics/PowerPoint (3) *
Total Credits: 15
Spring Semester
OS 127 - Advanced Word Processing/Word (3) *
OS 138 - QuickBooks (3)
OS 142 - Contemporary Office Technology (3)
OS 252 - Office Procedures (3)
OS 253 - Records Management (3) **
Total Credits: 15
Note:
*MOS Certification option available
**MOS Outlook Certification option available
OS 445 Application Specialist Certificate
Curriculum No. 445
A certificate program providing training in marketable software application and employability skills. Students will have the opportunity to earn industry Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications. Requires 15 credit hours.
Certificate Requirements
OS 101 - Beginning Keyboarding (3)
OS 107 - Employment Strategies (3)
OS 125 - Word Processing/Word (3) *
OS 133 - Spreadsheets/Excel (3) *
OS 136 - Presentation Graphics/PowerPoint (3)
Requirements Total 15
Note:
*MOS Certification option available
OS 406 Administrative Professionals, A.A.S.
Curriculum No. 406
The Administrative Professionals degree program is designed for students who wish to prepare for positions as administrative assistants or professional secretaries in business, industry, government, legal or medical offices. The program offers a combination of skill-building and business courses necessary to develop a high degree of competence, as well as general knowledge for the responsible execution of administrative assistant or secretarial duties. Requires 60 credit hours.
First Year
Fall Semester
OS 107 - Employment Strategies (3)
OS 101 - Beginning Keyboarding (3)
OS 125 - Word Processing/Word (3) *
OS 133 - Spreadsheets/Excel (3) *
OS 136 - Presentation Graphics/PowerPoint (3) *
Semester Total 15
Spring Semester
OS 127 - Advanced Word Processing/Word (3) *
OS 138 - QuickBooks (3)
OS 142 - Contemporary Office Technology (3)
OS 252 - Office Procedures (3)
OS 253 - Records Management (3) **
Semester Total 15
Second Year
Fall Semester
BUS 101 - Introduction to Business (3)
BUS 120 - Business Mathematics (3)
or
ACC 108 - Business Accounting (3) #
COM 100 - Oral Communication (3)
OR
COM 108 - Communication in the Workplace (3)
General Education Electives from the Approved List (6)
Semester Total 15
Spring Semester
BUS 130 - Human Relations (3)
ENG 103 - Composition I (3)
or
ENG 109 - Introduction to Technical Report Writing (3)
Marketing/Management Elective (3) ##
General Education Electives from the Approved List (6)
Semester Total 15
List of Approved General Education Electives
The Approved General Education Electives must include courses in at least two disciplines.
ECO 160 - Introduction to Economics (3)
ECO 260 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
ECO 261 - Principles of Microeconomics (3)
PHL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy (3)
PHL 200 - Ethics (3)
PLS 210 - International Relations (3)
PSY 102 - Introduction to Psychology (3)
PLS 240 - State and Local Government (3)
SOC 170 - Introduction to Sociology (3)
SOC 200 - Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
Note:
*MOS Certification option available
**MOS Outlook Certification option is available
# ACC 108 Business Accounting (3) is offered in the spring semester.
## Marketing /Management electives are any courses that have the prefix “MM”
Admission Changes
Financial Information Changes
Area of Interest Changes
Transfer Information Changes
Non-Credit Program Changes
Policies, Procedures, & Information Changes
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