Vicki Micheletto, Chair
The Business Technology Department offers seven Associate of Applied
Science degree programs and four certificate programs. Degree programs
include Accounting Technology with options in Human Resources and
Network Support; Computer Technology with options in Network Management
and Information Systems Management; Medical Office Technology with
options in Medical Assisting, Medical Secretarial Technology, and
Medical Transcription; Legal Assisting; Legal Support Services; Administrative
Assisting with options in Human Resources and Office Administration;
and Management with options in Entrepreneurship, 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.
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 180T
Spreadsheet Software |
-
|
3
|
| ECON 111S
Microeconomics |
-
|
3
|
| MAT 100T
Basic Algebra |
3
|
-
|
| SEC 106T
Business Records Control |
1
|
-
|
| Total
|
16
|
15
|
| 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: back to top
| |
|
S
|
| COM 111T
Business Communications |
|
3
|
| COM 160A
Oral Communications |
|
3
|
| CRT 101
Introduction to Computers |
|
2
|
| MAT 100T
Basic Algebra |
|
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 180T
Spreadsheet Software |
3
|
-
|
| ECON 111S
Microeconomics |
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 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
In addition to accounting technician training, students selecting
this option will be prepared to aid management in complying with federal
and state employment laws, maintaining personnel records, and assisting
with pension and other benefit plan administration.
Autumn Entry:
| First
Year |
A
|
S
|
| ACC 132T-133T
Accounting I, II |
4
|
4
|
| ACC 134T
Payroll Topics |
-
|
3
|
| COM 111T
Business Communications |
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 back
to top
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
Operating Systems |
4
|
-
|
| CRT 114T
Word Processing |
-
|
2
|
| CRT
125T File Processing and Database Concepts |
-
|
3
|
| CRT 126T
Networking Fundamentals |
-
|
4
|
| CRT 180T
Spreadsheet Software |
-
|
3
|
| MAT 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
Supporting Windows Professional |
-
|
3
|
| CRT 248T
Novell Networking |
4
|
-
|
| CRT
280 Computer Applications for IS Professionals |
-
|
3
|
| CRT 285T
PC Service and 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 back
to top
Students in Administrative Assisting may select options in Human Resources
or Office Administration as well as having all skills acquired in
the Office Reception program.
Students are awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree after
successfully completing the program. Students may enter in the autumn
or spring semester.
Human Resources Option
Students selecting the Human Resources option will gain knowledge
of employee recruiting, screening, interviewing, and orientation responsibilities.
In addition, students become knowledgeable regarding personnel files,
employee benefits, and other statutory and regulatory requirements
placed on employers relating to personnel.
Autumn Entry:
| First
Year |
A
|
S
|
| ACC
131T Essentials of Accounting |
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 100T
Basic Algebra |
3
|
-
|
| PSY 110S
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 |
|
|
| BUS
243T Psychology of Management and Supervision |
4
|
-
|
| COM 160A
Oral Communications |
-
|
3
|
| CRT 180T
Spreadsheet Software |
3
|
-
|
| CRT 181T
Introduction to Database Software |
2
|
-
|
| CRT 260
Desktop Publishing Concepts |
-
|
3
|
| 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:
| |
|
S
|
| 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 100T
Basic Algebra |
|
3
|
| SEC 107T
Keyboarding |
|
1
|
| SEC 108
Keyboarding Applications |
|
2
|
| Total |
|
18
|
| |
A
|
S
|
| ACC 131T
Essentials of Accounting |
4
|
-
|
| ACC 134T
Payroll Topics |
-
|
3
|
| CRT 260
Desktop Publishing |
-
|
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
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 180T
Spreadsheet Software |
3
|
|
| CRT 181T
Introduction to Database |
2
|
|
| SEC 290T
Secretarial Internship |
3
|
|
| 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 |
A
|
S
|
| ACC 131T
Essentials of Accounting |
-
|
4
|
| COM 111T
Business Communications |
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
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 |
|
|
| BUS 103S
Principles of Business |
-
|
3
|
| BUS
135T Business Law |
-
|
3
|
| BUS
243T Psychology of Management and Supervision |
4
|
-
|
| CRT 181T
Introduction to Database Software |
2
|
-
|
| CRT 260
Desktop Publishing Concepts |
-
|
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
|
14
|
Spring Entry:
| |
|
S
|
| BUS 103S
Principles of Business |
|
3
|
| COM 111T
Business Communications |
|
3
|
| CRT 101
Introduction to Computers |
|
2
|
| PSY 110S
Organizational Psychology |
|
3
|
| SEC 107T
Keyboarding |
|
1
|
| SEC 108
Keyboarding Applications |
|
2
|
| Total |
|
14
|
| |
A
|
S
|
| ACC 131T
Essentials of Accounting |
4
|
-
|
| BUS 135T
Business Law |
-
|
3
|
| COM 160A
Oral Communications |
-
|
3
|
| CRT 180T
Spreadsheet Software |
-
|
3
|
| CRT 260
Desktop Publishing Concepts |
-
|
3
|
| HMR 175T
Workplace Issues |
-
|
3
|
| MAT 100T
Basic Algebra |
3
|
-
|
| SEC
106T Business Records Control |
-
|
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
|
| |
A
|
|
| 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
back to top
Student in the computer technology programs prepare for careers in
information technology. Students may select an option in Network Management
or in Information Systems Management.
Students earn an Associate of Applied Science degree and professional
certification upon successful completion of the program. Students
may enter the program in autumn or spring.
Network Management Option
The Network Management option prepares students to identify, plan,
and install cabling for network environments; identify accessories
to complete network connection; install network software and client
software; diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain communications; install,
maintain, and monitor routers, gateways, and bridges; set up and maintain
Internet sites, addressing, and security; communicate with vendors;
install and maintain peripherals; and install physical and software
backup systems. Students prepare for Cisco professional certification
(CCNA).
Autumn Entry:
| First
Year |
A
|
S
|
| COM 115
Technical Writing |
3
|
-
|
| COM 160A
Oral Communications |
-
|
3
|
| CRT 103T
Introduction to Systems and Software |
3
|
-
|
| CRT 112T
Operating Systems |
4
|
-
|
| CRT 121
Introduction to Programming |
-
|
3
|
| CRT 122E
Ethics, Logic, and Critical Thinking |
-
|
3
|
| CRT
125T File Processing and Database Concepts |
-
|
3
|
| CRT 126T
Networking Fundamentals |
-
|
4
|
| MAT 101T
Intermediate Algebra |
3
|
-
|
| MAT 120
Elementary Functions |
-
|
4
|
| PSY 110S
Organizational Psychology |
3
|
-
|
| Total |
16
|
20
|
| Second
Year |
|
|
| CRT
176T Router Technologies |
4
|
-
|
| CRT 203
Systems Analysis |
3
|
-
|
| CRT 209T
Project Management |
3
|
-
|
| CRT 216T
Windows Networking Infrastructure |
-
|
3
|
| CRT 222T
Enterprise Systems Quality Assurance |
-
|
3
|
| CRT 226T
Advanced Routing/Switching |
-
|
4
|
| CRT
248T Novell Networking |
4
|
-
|
| CRT 276T
Advanced Network Design |
-
|
4
|
| CRT 285T
PC Service and Support |
3
|
-
|
| CRT 290T
Computer Technology Internship |
-
|
2
|
| Total |
17
|
16
|
Spring
Entry:
| |
|
S
|
| COM 115
Technical Writing |
|
3
|
| CRT 103T
Introduction to Systems and Software |
|
3
|
| CRT 112T
Operating Systems |
|
4
|
| MAT 101T
Intermediate Algebra |
|
3
|
| PSY 110S
Organizational Psychology |
|
3
|
| Total |
|
16
|
| |
A
|
S
|
| COM 160A
|
3
|
-
|
| CRT 121
Introduction to Programming |
3
|
-
|
| CRT
122E Ethics, Logic, and Critical Thinking |
3
|
-
|
| CRT 125T
File Processing and Database Concepts |
3
|
-
|
| CRT 126T
Networking Fundamentals |
4
|
-
|
| CRT 176T
Router Technologies |
-
|
4
|
| CRT 203
Systems Analysis |
-
|
3
|
| CRT
209T Project Management |
-
|
3
|
| CRT 248T
Novell Networking |
-
|
4
|
| CRT 285T
PC Service and Support |
-
|
3
|
| MAT 120
Elementary Functions |
4
|
-
|
| Total |
20
|
17
|
| |
A
|
|
