C160 - Culture & Society (3 CREDITS)
As portrayed in the title of this course, the focus is on culture and society as a constant awareness process. Students will gain a theoretical framework of culture and society by using a variety of research techniques. This course is designed to aid the students in the development of the challenges in critical thinking and the knowledge of various aspects of society. Topics may vary according to current trends and present-day news, but they will include issues involving sports, entertainment, meteorology, and fine arts. Prerequisites: None.

T110 - KEYBOARDING I - INTRODUCTION TO WORD PROCESSING (3 CREDITS)
Students will be placed in computer projects and books in accordance with previous training and experience. Students should be able to key using the touch system on the QWERTY keyboard. Using word processing software, students will learn the correct techniques of keyboarding and the use of word processing functions: making tabulations, setting up tables and charts, editing, and the basics of desktop publishing formatting. Prerequisites: None.

TE100 - MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION PROCEDURES (3 CREDITS)
Beginning students will learn to transcribe a variety of projects operating transcribing machines and word processing software programs. Prerequisites: None.

*C110 - FOUNDATIONS OF LANGUAGE AND WRITING (3 CREDITS)
This is a college-level English course with emphasis on rhetoric, composition, expository writing, and speech. Students will study and develop proofreading and composition skills. Prerequisites: None.

*LT200 - FOUNDATIONS OF LAW (3 CREDITS)
This course is an overview of law covering all major areas of American law and the American legal system including lectures, case studies, commentaries, and class discussions. Topics include ethics, legislation; state, federal, and appellate courts; civil, criminal, torts, contacts, property, family law, administrative law, and legal procedures. Prerequisites: None.

T130 - MEDICAL KEYBOARDING (3 CREDITS)
Students will complete a variety of projects in T130. This course deals with aspects of medical word processing and office procedures. Students will learn to complete their projects using transcribing machines. Students should attain a keyboarding speed of 50 net words with five errors or less on two 5-minute timings to pass the course and 60 net words per minute with five errors or less for two 5-minute timings to receive an A. Prerequisites: T110.

T140 - ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING (3 CREDITS)
Students will be placed in this lecture/lab class to learn advanced word processing functions with emphasis on file management, Microsoft wizards, and use of the Internet. They will learn to work with long documents and publications. Prerequisites: T110 or passing of skills assessment test.

C140 - PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (3 CREDITS)
Administrative assistant students are prepared to meet the challenges that will be encountered in today’s rapidly changing workplace. They will gain proficiency in technology, communications, human relations, time and organization management, decision-making, creative thinking, and lifelong learning. Prerequisites: None.

*C210 - HUMAN RELATIONS (3 CREDITS)
Students in this course develop a real-world perspective to human relations. While learning basic sociological principles, students examine and analyze contemporary issues of human relations and build competencies needed for career and personal success in improving self-confidence, developing relationships, and maintaining a positive attitude. Critical thinking is emphasized through teamwork, role-playing, and applying writing skills. Prerequisites: None

MT100 - MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY/RELATED ANATOMY (3 CREDITS)
This is a medical vocabulary building course. The most common medical terms will be defined to include prefixes, root words, and suffixes. Students will be responsible for spelling, defining, and pronouncing these terms. The course will include basic instruction in the musculoskeletal system and in the body systems and functions. Students will receive instruction related to psychological and physical diseases and drugs and in the use of the Physician's Desk Reference. They will receive instruction in the methods of researching medical information such as names and descriptions of diseases and drugs. Prerequisites: None.

T240 - MICROSOFT OFFICE (3 CREDITS)
In this advanced course, students will learn Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint at the proficient user skill level. Students will learn to prepare worksheets, use and design databases, work with tables, create reports, prepare newsletters, and work with presentation software. Prerequisites: T110.

*In place of the courses listed above, administrative assistant students may take the following:

T250 - OFFICE MANAGEMENT (3 CREDITS)
In this combination lecture and lab course, students complete a number of keyboarding and word processing projects in an office job simulation for the executive secretary. Students are taught to plan and sequence work by applying easy-to-follow priority guidelines. Jobs involve use of editing and proofreading skills, annotation of mail, use of tickler file and references, record keeping, preparation of tables and graphs, and many other activities. Students study interpersonal relations as they relate to the workplace. Prerequisites: T110 or T130.

C150 - VOCABULARY AND USAGE (3 CREDITS)
This is a vocabulary and usage course for realtime court reporting students. Students will study proper English usage with an emphasis on words that are frequently confused and misused. Prerequisites: None

C260 - MODERN HISTORY (3 CREDITS)
Using periodicals, newspapers, and related reading assignments, students develop the challenges of critical thinking and the knowledge of current events and modern history. They will also learn to apply a variety of research techniques including the use of the Internet as a research tool. Topics may vary according to current trends and present-day news, but they will include issues involving international, national, state, and local governments, politics, events, economics, and business. Prerequisites: None

**In place of the courses listed above, administrative assistant students may take the following:

T100 - FUNDAMENTALS OF KEYBOARDING (3 CREDITS)
Introduction to microcomputers and word processing. Students who have had no previous computer, keyboarding and typing instruction are placed in this lecture/lab course to learn the touch system of the QWERTY keyboard using the computer. They will develop their keyboarding skill to a minimum of 30 words per minute. Prerequisites: None