Course Descriptions
ADM 101 Basic Document Processing-------3
This course covers development of touch control of the keyboard and proper
keyboarding techniques, building of basic speed and accuracy skills, and
providing practice in applying those basic skills to the production of
letters, tables, reports, memorandums, forms and other kinds of personal,
personal-business, and business communications.
ADM 105 Intermediate Document Processing------3
This course continues the development of basic typing skills and emphasizes
the production of various kinds of business correspondence, tabulations,
reports, and forms from unarranged and rough-draft copy sources. In addition,
students will learn to design simple office publications and complete
many kinds of specialized applications “working for” a variety
of different businesses.
Prerequisite: Basic Document Processing or instructor approval.
ADM 110 Business English-------
3
This course is a review of English fundamentals as applied to business
situations. Topics include use of standard references, grammar and usage,
punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, proofreading, and writing.
ADM 115 Administrative Procedures-------
3
This course provides an understanding of the concepts, terminology, skills
and procedures needed for employment in an office. This course covers
such topics as telephone and teleconference techniques, travel arrangements,
meetings, mail and shipping services, ethics and professionalism, office
supplies and other basic office information not covered in a specific
course.
ADM 120 Accounting I------- 3
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of modern accounting
for an individual proprietorship. The basic structure of accounting, the
accounting cycle, notes, deferrals, accruals, receivables, inventory,
plant, assets, accounting systems, controls, concepts, and principles
are covered, plus discussion of partnerships, corporations, and bonds.
ADM 125 Business Vocabulary Development-------
2
This course is designed to develop vocabulary skills, spelling and word
usage abilities to succeed in an office environment.
ADM 130 Records Management-------
2
This course is designed to teach students the
fundamental knowledge of filing-alphabetic, subject, numeric, and geographic-as
it applies to records management. The course reinforces concepts of practical
applications of a paper-based filing system and transfers this knowledge
to electronic/computerized storage and retrieval procedures.
ADM 135 Ten Key for Computers-------
1
This course covers the use of an electronic calculator to complete basic
mathematic operations, and perform proficiently using the touch system.
ADM 151 Advanced Document Processing-------
3
This course is designed so that students may be placed in a variety of
office settings with each situation emphasizing such office skills as
editing, decision-making, abstracting information, setting priorities,
maintaining a smooth work flow, following directions, and working under
pressure and with interruptions.
Prerequisite: Intermediate Document Processing or instructor approval.
ADM 156 Office Communications-------
3
This course covers composing and writing a variety of business correspondences
and using grammatically correct sentence structures. Emphasis is on purpose,
content, planning, writing, and formatting of business documents. Students
continue to develop grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary.
ADM 161 Accounting II------- 3
This course emphasizes accounting for partnerships and corporations. Topics
considered include departments and branches, accounting costs, consolidated
statements, and various managerial accounting concepts.
Prerequisite: Accounting I.
ADM 166 Math for Office Specialists-------
3
This course covers how to make commonly occurring business-related calculations
and how to apply these calculations to business problems.
Prerequisite: Based on pre-assessment.
ADM 171 Microcomputer Applications I-------
3
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to evaluate and
understand computer hardware and software concepts and information on
how to purchase, install, and maintain a computer. Students will learn
to develop window interface techniques using the mouse and launching applications,
create folders and select, rename and delete files. Students will also
learn to create web pages in the Web Features, and edit a word document,
research paper, and resume with a cover letter.
ADM 176 Human Relations/Career Development---3
This course covers such contemporary career topics as employer expectations,
job market trends, networking, goal setting, time and money management,
and various aspects of the employment search process, Students develop
resumes, letters, and applications, as well as identify and use effective
interviewing techniques. This course emphasizes a comprehensive knowledge
of career processes that will serve students throughout their working
lives. Classes include speakers, videos, field trips, shadow days, mock
interviews, and lectures.
ADM 200 Administrative Assistant Simulation-------3
This course is designed to be a technology-based, hands-on administrative
assistant simulation, which will allow the student to perform various
administrative tasks, using today’s technology to research information
on the Internet, maintain an electronic calendar, send facsimiles and
send and receive e-mails. Tasks involving the use of advanced word processing
functions and the use of database and spreadsheet software are also included.
ADM 205 Proofreading and Editing-------
3
This course is designed to assist students in identifying and correcting
errors in abbreviations, formats, grammar, punctuation, word division,
capitalization, and number expression as well as in reviewing and applying
the rules governing language arts to realistic business documents—letters,
memos, reports, resumes, agendas, and itineraries. Computerized exercises
and mini-simulations give students realistic practice.
ADM 215 Machine Transcription------- 2
This course is designed to give the student competence and confidence
in transcribing a variety of letters, reports, and forms. Dictating/transcribing
machines will be used to help the student improve spelling and punctuation
skills as they learn to dictate information.
ADM 220 Super Write I------- 3
This course is designed to teach students a quick, easy-to-learn, abbreviated
writing system that requires no symbols or phrasing. The course is based
on longhand and secondarily on phonetics.
ADM 225 Payroll Accounting-------
3
This course will provide students the opportunity to develop skills in
preparing time cards, payroll registers, individual employee earnings
records, payroll checks, government reports, and journal entries. Students
will study government regulations that affect payroll and controls needed
in a payroll system.
ADM 230 Microcomputer Applications II-------3
This course is a continuation of Microcomputer Applications I. Students
will utilize a spreadsheet program to organize data, complete calculations,
make decisions, graph data, develop professional-looking reports, and
convert spreadsheet files for use on and access to the web. Students will
also learn to utilize a database management system.
Prerequisite: Microcomputer Applications I.
ADM 251 Entrepreneurship/Small Business Mgmt.--3
This course will take students step-by-step through the entire process
of running their own business. Creating a business plan and participating
in many individual and group projects are incorporated throughout the
course.
ADM 255 Office Management-------
3
This course is designed to give the student an introduction to the processes
of planning, controlling, leading, staffing, and motivating employees
in order to accomplish designated goals. Emphasis will be placed on the
principles of management, human relations, development, and how to make
these principles work in an office environment.
ADM 260 Computerized Accounting-------
2
This course introducs students to the world of computerized accounting
through realistic, hands-on experience by establishing and maintaining
accounting systems and records for single proprietorships and corporations
using specialized accounting software.
ADM 265 Microcomputer Applications III-------
3
This course is a continuation of Microcomputer Applications II. Students
will be taught techniques for creating presentations using design templates
and auto layouts for a slide show or web presentation. Advanced concepts
of problem-solving with the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database,
desktop publishing, and integrated software are also covered in this course.
Topics also include microcomputer management, networking and security,
software evaluation, selection, and installation.
Prerequisite: Microcomputer Applications II.
ADM 270 Business Law------- 2
This course is an introduction to the principles of law as they apply
to citizens and businesses. Topics include the court system, legal system,
contracts, negotiable instruments, agency, employer/employee relationships,
bailment, business organizations, sales, insurance, real estate, wills,
and bankruptcy.
ADM 280 Special Topics-------
3
This course will involve an in-depth investigation of a discipline-related
topic. It is intended to provide flexibility in the curricular program.
Possible topics include supervision, leadership, ethics, conflict resolution,
individual and group decision-making, employee recruitment, performance
appraisal, effective work teams, positive discipline, and other workplace
issues. All topics must be approved by the instructor.
ADM 295 Occupational Work Experience------- 3
This experience is designed to provide the student with a purposeful occupational
experience in the business technology field. Each internship is an individualized
experience. A training plan is created for each student in conjunction
with the training site to provide experience related to the skills and
knowledge acquired in the program.
Prerequisite: Student must have completed or be registered for all required
courses.
