AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION FOR THE ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION   Students are not required to choose an area of specialization but are encouraged to do so. Students may substitute one or more of the areas of specialization for their Area for, Elective Component, requirement.   ACCOUNTING   This area of specialization is for individuals who wish to train in the fundamentals of double-entry bookkeeping. You’ll learn to keep a set of books and to handle all types of business papers. Upon graduation the student is awarded the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Administration with a Specialization in Accounting.  Graduates may work in an entry-level accounting/bookkeeping position and/or maintain accounting records for small businesses.   Quarter Hours ACC115 Principles of Taxation: Personal 3.0 ACC120 Principles of Accounting II 4.5 ACC200 Managerial Accounting 4.5 ACC205 Cost Accounting 4.5 CIS130 Computer Information Systems, or 3.0 CIS210 Spreadsheet Concepts and Applications 3.0   Component Total     19.5   Childcare Management   The emphasis in Child Care Management prepares individuals for positions in childcare facilities and day-care centers as well as to manage one's own private child-care service. This program is designed for persons who are seeking initial training or for those persons with experience seeking to update and enhance their skills.  Upon graduation, the student is awarded the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Child Care Management.   BUS245 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management 4.5 BUS285C Internship - Child Care Management 3.0 CED100 Introduction to Child Care 3.0 CED141 Creative Educational Experiences I 3.0 CED146 Creative Educational Experiences II 3.0 CED236 Methods and Materials in Early Childhood 3.0 CED241 Early Childhood Growth and Development I 3.0 CED246 Early Childhood Growth and Development II 3.0 CED250 Guidance and Classroom Management-High Scope 3.0 HEA135 First Aid and Safety 3.0 Note:     BUS245 is substituted for Bus250   Background Checks such as SLED or Criminal background may be required to work in this field.   Component Total     31.5           Computer repair and service   The emphasis in Computer Repair and Service prepares individuals for entry-level positions in wholesale and/or retail computer environments as PC repair technicians, technical support service technicians, or other entry-level information technology positions.  The program also prepares students, on a basic level, for starting and managing their own business in computer repair and service.  An internship provides practical experience.  Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible and strongly encouraged to take the National Certification Examination for A+ Certified Computer Repair Technicians.  Persons considering this program of study should note that employers of computer repair technicians are more likely to show employment preference to individuals who have taken and successfully passed the A+ certification exam.  Upon graduation, the student is awarded the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Computer Repair and Service.   CIS110 Computer Operating Systems 3.0 CIS150 Introduction to Networking, or approved elective 3.0 CRT106 Computer Repair - Hardware 4.5 CIS116 Computer Repair - Software 4.5 CIS285 Internship or approved elective 3.0 Component Total 18.0   Legal Assisting/Paralegal Studies   The emphasis in Legal Assisting and Paralegal studies offers various courses that provide practical experience and knowledge in a wide range of legal practice. Graduates of this program should be prepared to offer assistance to attorneys in the drafting of formal pleadings, interviewing clients, gathering and analyzing information, administering estate settlements as well as by assisting attorneys in court. Graduates may work in a variety of settings including law firms, corporations, banks, insurance companies, government agencies, public defenders offices and district attorneys offices. Upon graduation, the student is awarded the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Legal Assisting/Paralegal.   LEG100 Legal Terminology 3.0 LEG105 Introduction to Law and Legal Methods 4.5 LEG120 Law Office Management 4.5 LEG210  Civil Litigation I 4.5 LEG215 Civil Litigation II 4.5 LEG220 Real Property 4.5 LEG225 Torts 4.5 LEG240 Legal Research I 4.5 LEG245 Legal Research II 4.5 Elective: Choose from one of the Courses below 4.5 BUS285 Internship   LEG110 Criminal Law & Procedure   LEG115 Domestic Relations   LEG205 Business Associations   LEG230 Wills, Trusts, and Probate   Component Total 43.5   Legal Office Administration   The emphasis in Legal Office Administration prepares individuals for administrative assistant positions in both the public and private sectors. Graduates may work in a variety of employment possibilities to include such places as commercial organizations, government agencies, court systems, corporate legal departments, and other business settings. Gradates may assist in the preparation of legal documents including pleadings, motions, contracts, research memoranda, discovery, settlement agreements, and trial briefs. Job responsibilities may include managing client files, organizing records, documenting and scheduling litigation dates, and coordinating court appearances. Upon graduation, the student is awarded the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Legal Office Administration.                CIS130  Computer Information Systems 3.0 KEY105 Keyboarding Speed and Development 3.0 LEG105 Introduction to Law & Legal Methods 4.5 LEG120 Law Office Management 4.5 OFF135-L Machine Dictation Transcription-Legal Emphasis, or approved elective 3.0  Component Total     18.0   Medical OFFICE ADMINISTRATION   The emphasis in Medical Office Administration prepares individuals with the basic skills and knowledge in administrative and clerical functions needed in hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, and other medical environments. Graduates may become employed as front office assistants, medical receptionists, hospital ward secretaries, insurance coders, medical billing clerks, insurance billing technicians, hospital admissions clerks, and medical transcriptionists. With experience, individuals who show promise may assume supervisory responsibilities within these job settings. Upon graduation, the student is awarded the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Medical Office Administration.   CIS130  Computer Information Systems 3.0 HEA110  Medical Terminology 3.0 HEA150  Introduction to Medical Assisting 3.0 HEA160 Medical Office Management 3.0 HEA165 Medical Office Procedures, or approved elective 3.0 HEA190 Medical Coding & Insurance Processing 3.0 KEY105 Keyboarding Speed and Development, or approved elective 3.0 OFF135-M Machine Transcription Dictation-Medical Emphasis, or approved elective 3.0 Note: HEA160 is substituted for BUS130   Component Total     24.0   OFFICE ADMINISTRATION   The emphasis in Office Administration prepares individuals as administrative assistants and/or administrative positions in a wide range of office settings. Graduates of this program should be prepared to work as administrative assistants, secretaries, office technicians, data entry clerks, help desk clerks, information systems operators, work processing technicians, and otherwise to offer assistance as a member of the administrative staff. Upon graduation, the student is awarded the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Office Administration.   CIS130 Computer Information Systems 3.0 CIS215 Desktop Publishing 3.0 KEY105 Keyboarding Speed and Development, of approved elective 3.0 OFF135 Machine Transcription Dictation, or approved elective 3.0 OFF145 Professional Office Procedures 3.0 ELE Choose one CIS, KEY, or OFF Elective Course 3.0 Component Total     18.0       OFFICE SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY   The emphasis in Office Systems Technology provides training in the specialized skills and knowledge of office software applications needed by the office employee in a modern business environment.  Students study the Microsoft Office XP Suite and learn the applications of such software within normal business practice, organization and business problem solving.  The student is strongly encouraged to take the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) certification exam specific to each CIS course content area.  Graduates may work in entry-level positions for businesses needing individuals trained in computer applications and other office skills needed for success in the high-tech office environment.  With time and satisfactory work experience, the individual may assume supervisory responsibilities.  Upon graduation, the student is awarded the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Office Systems Technology.   CIS130 Computer Information Systems 3.0 CIS205 Word Processing Concepts and Applications 3.0 CIS210 Spreadsheet Concepts and Applications 3.0 CIS215 Desktop Publishing 3.0 CIS220 Database Concepts and Applications 3.0 OFF145 Professional Office Procedures 3.0   Component Total 18.0