Workforce Education Programs
(A.A.S. Degrees & Certificates)

 

McLennan Community College offers course work designed to prepare students to enter specific occupational areas at the end of a one-or two-year period of specialized training or to continue their education at a four-year institution. Suggested courses of study for each of these alternatives are included in this catalog, with this chapter focusing on workforce programs that lead to a certificate or an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Each student should, however, see a faculty advisor or program director at the earliest opportunity in order to plan a program effectively.

 

General Education Requirements

Each A.A.S. degree program has at least 15 semester hours of general education with credit hours from each of the following three areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and math/science/computer science. These courses are indicated in bold typeface.

 

 

Requirements for the Associate In Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree

1. Credit for a minimum of 60 semester hours of college work excluding developmental courses. Such credit will include:

a. Completion of the required course of study specified in the approved degree plan for one of the technical curricula or approval by the Dean of Workforce Education.

b. At least 15 hours of general education with credit hours in each of the following areas: humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics/computer science.

c. At least 25 percent of semester hours must be earned in college-level courses at MCC.

d. Successful completion of the Colleges Developmental Education Plan for the Texas Success Initiative.

2. A grade point average of at least 2.0 in the workforce curriculum completed.

3. A minimum grade of C or better in each major course in the workforce curriculum completed. A major course is a course which has the prefix of the program (i.e., POFI, POFL, POFM, POFT courses are major courses for all of the Office Technology program degrees or certificates). A minimum grade of C will be required for related courses when specified in the catalog course description as a prerequisite.

4. A minimum grade of C or better will be required for courses transferred from another college or for substitution to satisfy degree requirements.

5. Payment of all financial obligations to the College.

 

Tech-PrepTech-Prep

MCC participates in the state Tech-Prep initiative permitting high school students to get an early start on their career goals. Through local course articulation, MCC and the high school agree upon course competencies to be taught in the high school course. The student may receive up to 12 semester hours of credit when they enroll and complete 6 hours of college-level credit hours toward an approved Tech-Prep degree at MCC.

A Tech-Prep articulated career path is a six-year plan of courses, beginning with grade nine in the secondary school and continuing through the two-year associate degree program in the community college. MCC is actively involved in developing and providing Tech-Prep associate degree programs in cooperation with the area independent school districts. MCC currently offers Tech-Prep degrees in the following areas: Computer Information Systems (Programming, Database Specialist, Network Administration, Web Technologies, Microcomputer Applications and Multimedia Management and Production); Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement and Corrections); Early Childhood Professions; Paralegal; Health Care Science (Associate Degree Nursing and Medical Lab Technician); Health Care Science/Physical Therapist Assistant; Health Information Technology; Accounting, Business, General Business and Marketing; Commercial Music Management; Office Technology Careers (Administrative Assistant, Legal Office Specialist, Medical Office Assistant, and Microcomputer Applications); and Desktop Publishing Technology. Other technical areas will be added as articulation agreements are developed with area independent school districts.

 

Requirements for Tech-Prep Associates Degree:

1. While in high school, the student must follow a coherent sequence of designated courses for the chosen career path along with the requirements for the Recommended or Distinguished Plan.

2. The student must earn a grade of 80 or higher in the course(s).

3. The student must have completed the course(s) as a junior or senior or through a coherent sequence of designated courses. The final course in the sequence must have been taken as a high school junior or senior.

4. The student must take the THEA or an approved alternative test prior to enrolling in college-level course work unless otherwise exempt.

5. The student must meet all MCC admission requirements and enroll at MCC within 15 months of high school graduation.

6. The student must petition for articulated credit in the Tech Prep office at MCC within 15 months of high school graduation.

7. Before articulated credit may be transcripted, the student must successfully earn six (6) non-developmental college credit hours. This requirement may be satisfied before high school graduation by dual credit, or by qualifying AP or CLEP examination scores with a grade point average of 2.0 or better.

8. Since a grade of CR (credit) is assigned to Credit-by-Articulation courses, the grade does not affect a students college grade point average but will be included in accumulated college hours attempted and earned.

9. McLennan Community College guarantees the acceptance of Credit-by-Articulation under the conditions specified above. Acceptance of Credit-by-Articulation to colleges other than MCC will be subject to approval from the receiving institutions.

10. McLennan Community College participates in Statewide Articulation. The Standard Articulation Agreement sets common statewide standards for the award of college credit for selected, content-enhanced high school courses. Any student who successfully completes statewide-articulated courses, graduates from McLennan Community College, and meets the requirements outlined in the Standard Articulation Agreement, is eligible to receive articulated credit from any participating public two-year college in the state that offers the corresponding college courses.

 

Requirements for a One-Year Certificate in Workforce Education

1. Completion of a required approved plan for a Certificate of Completion, including at least 25 percent of semester hours of credit earned at MCC or approval by the Dean of Workforce Education. Developmental courses may not be used to meet requirements for a certificate.

2. A grade point average of at least 2.0 in the curriculum completed.

3. A minimum grade of C or better in each major course in the workforce curriculum completed. A major course is a course which has the prefix of the program (i.e., POFI, POFL, POFM, POFT courses are major courses for all of the Office Administration program degrees or certificates.) A minimum grade of C will be required for related courses when specified in the catalog course description as a prerequisite or as specified in the certificate plan.

4. Payment of all financial obligations to the college.

 

General Education Requirements

Social Behavioral Science Math/Natural Science Humanities/Fine Arts

Anthropology Biology Art/Music/Theatre

History Chemistry Literature

Economics Physics Philosophy

Psychology Geology Cultural Studies

Government Math (college-level) Classical Languages

History Ethics

Sociology

 

 

Building Construction Technology

This program is designed for high school students and adults interested in pursuing a career in commercial construction and residential building carpentry. The curriculum stresses learning by doing and includes hands-on practice in the laboratory with theory application as well as construction site visits. The program is endorsed and supported by the local chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA) and the Heart of Texas Builders Association (HTBA). Demand for these skilled workers is high and expected to increase in future years. Students may enroll in this program as either credit or non-credit.

 

Building Construction Technology Courses

College Non-Credit

Credit Non-Credit Credit Contact

Course No. Course No. Title Hrs. Hrs.

CRPT 1311 CRPT 1011 Conventional Roof Systems 3 hrs. 80

CRPT 1415 CRPT 1015 Conventional Wall Systems 4 hrs. 80

CRPT 1425 CRPT 1025 Forms and Foundations I 4 hrs. 96

CRPT 1429 CRPT 1029 Introduction to Carpentry 1 4 hrs. 80

CNBT 1346 CNBT 1046 Construction Estimating I 2 3 hrs. 48

CRPT 1341 CRPT 1041 Conventional Exterior Finish 3 hrs. 80

Systems

CRPT 1445 CRPT 1045 Conventional Interior Finish 4 hrs. 96

Systems

CRPT 2441 CRPT 2041 Specialty Interior Finish Systems 4 hrs. 80

CRPT 2343 CRPT 2043 Specialty Wall Systems 3 hrs. 80

Total 32 720

 

1CRPT 1429 is the prerequisite for all the CRPT courses.

2 CNBT 1346 is a Capstone course, which brings together skills and knowledge, learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job tasks.

 

 

 

Business Careers

The Business Programs are designed to provide the student with skills and knowledge applicable to the broad range of management positions. The A.A.S. degrees in Business include a common core of business courses, which provide a foundation for further specialization. Business Programs in accounting, business, commercial music, general business management, marketing, and real estate are offered as areas of specialization.

The Business Programs have a common core of business and general studies courses for the A.A.S. degrees (see below) that allows the student to explore the various specialties in management training initially or to delay the selection of a specialty until the core courses have been completed.

Business Core Requirements (18-19 hours)

BUSI 1301 Survey of Business...................................................................................... 3 hrs.

BMGT 1303 Principles of Management ....................................................................... 3 hrs.

ENGL 1301 Freshman Composition I or

POFT 1301 Business English................................................................................ 3 hrs.

MRKG 1311 Principles of Marketing............................................................................. 3 hrs.

ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I or

ACCT 2401 Principles of Financial Accounting or

ACCT 2402 Principles of Managerial Accounting or

BMGT 2310 Financial Management.................................................................... 3-4 hrs.

BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications .............................................................. 3 hrs.

 

General Education Requirements (12-15 hours)

Humanities or Fine Arts elective ................................................................................ 3 hrs.

ECON 1301 Introduction to Economics or

ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics ..................................................... 3 hrs.

Math (college-level) or

POFT 1325 Business Math and Machine Applications and

Natural Science elective .................................................................................... 3-7 hrs.

Speech Communication ................................................................................................. 3 hrs.

 

 

Accounting

This program prepares students for positions in the accounting departments of large and small private businesses and service agencies such as hospitals and federal, state and local governments. Jobs range from specific areas such as payroll accounting to handling an entire accounting system. The emphasis is on concepts, with practical application on the job and an understanding of the business and economic environment. Graduates are qualified to fill jobs in a variety of interesting and challenging organizations.

Freshman Year

First Semester

ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I 1 ................................................................. 3 hrs.

BUSI 1301 Survey of Business ...................................................................................... 3 hrs.

BMGT 1303 Principles of Management ........................................................................ 3 hrs.

ENGL 1301 Freshman Composition I or

POFT 1301 Business English................................................................................. 3 hrs.

POFT 1227 Introduction To Keyboarding 3 ................................................................. 2 hrs.

MRKG 1311 Principles of Marketing ............................................................................. 3 hrs.

17 hrs.

Second Semester

BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications 7 ............................................................. 3 hrs.

Humanities or Fine Arts elective 4 .............................................................................. 3 hrs.

ACCT 2401 Principles of Financial Accounting .......................................................... 4 hrs.

Math (college-level) or both POFT 1325 Business Math and

Machine Applications and Natural Science elective ........................................ 3 hrs.

Speech Communication .................................................................................................. 3 hrs.

16 hrs.

Sophomore Year

First Semester

ACNT 1329 Payroll and Business Tax Accounting .................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSW 1304 Introduction to Spreadsheets .................................................................... 3 hrs.

ACCT 2402 Principles of Managerial Accounting ...................................................... 4 hrs.

BUSI 1307 Personal Finance ........................................................................................... 3 hrs.

ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics .............................................................. 3 hrs.

16 hrs.

Second Semester

ACNT 1313 Computerized Accounting Applications 6 .............................................. 3 hrs.

ACNT 2488 Internship - Accounting 5 or

Business elective 2 ................................................................................................ 3-4 hrs.

BUSI 2301 Business Law I .............................................................................................. 3 hrs.

ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics ............................................................... 3 hrs.

Elective (college-level) .................................................................................................... 3 hrs.

15-16 hrs.

Total 64-65 hrs.

1 May be eligible for articulation through high school Tech-Prep or by individual courses from high school. See your high school counselor for information. A business elective may be substituted for ACNT 1303 if the student has one year high school accounting or accounting/bookkeeping experience. See footnote 2.

2 Business electives are accounting (ACCT) and (ACNT), business (BMGT), (BUSI), (HRPO), (IBUS), and (MRKG) computer information systems (BCIS), (CISY), (COSC), (ITNW), (ITSC), (ITSE), (ITSW), economics (ECON), office technology (POFL, POFM, POFT), and real estate (RELE). Students must meet prerequisite requirements of the business elective they choose.

3 May be waived if student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can type by touch at least 30 words a minute. Please see your advisor.

4 See page 92 for list of humanities courses.

5 Students must meet Guidelines for Internships (page 61).

6 ACNT 1313 Computerized Accounting Applications is a Capstone course, which brings together skills and knowledge, learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job tasks.

7May be articulated but will be substituted as ITSC 1309 (may not transfer to 4-year institutions).

 

Certificate In Accounting

Freshman Year

First Semester

ACCT 2401 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 ........................................................ 4 hrs.

POFT 1301 Business English ......................................................................................... 3 hrs.

BUSI 1301 Survey of Business ...................................................................................... 3 hrs.

BUSI 1307 Personal Finance ........................................................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1227 Introduction to Keyboarding 1 ................................................................... 2 hrs.

BUSI 2301 Business Law I............................................................................................... 3 hrs.

18 hrs.

Second Semester

ACNT 1313 Computerized Accounting Applications 5 .............................................. 3 hrs.

ACNT 1329 Payroll and Business Tax Accounting .................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSW 1304 Introduction to Spreadsheets .................................................................... 3 hrs.

BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications 4 ............................................................. 3 hrs.

ACCT 2402 Principles of Managerial Accounting or

Business elective 2 ................................................................................................ 3-4 hrs.

15-16 hrs.

Total 33-34 hrs.

1 May be waived if student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can type by touch at least 30 words a minute.

2 Business electives are accounting (ACCT) and (ACNT), business (BMGT), (BUSI), (HRPO), (IBUS), and (MRKG) computer information systems (BCIS), (CISY), (COSC), (ITNW), (ITSC), (ITSE), (ITSW), economics (ECON), office technology (POFL, POFM, POFT), and real estate (RELE). Students must meet prerequisite requirements of the business elective they choose.

3Prerequisite is ACNT 1303, Introduction to Accounting I.

4May be articulated but will be substituted as ITSC 1309 (may not transfer to 4-year institutions).

5Capstone Course.

 

Business Management

The purpose of this program is to help students prepare to enter or advance in a management career. It is designed for those with minimum management experience, those in managerial positions who need to update and upgrade their skills and performance and those owning or seeking to own their own business. Work experience and on-the-job training are integral parts of this program. Course requirements focus on skills necessary for successful performance as a manager or small business owner.

Freshman Year

First Semester

MRKG 1311 Principles of Marketing.............................................................................. 3 hrs.

BUSI 1301 Survey of Business ...................................................................................... 3 hrs.

BMGT 1303 Principles of Management ........................................................................ 3 hrs.

BMGT 2488 Internship I - Business Administration and Management 3 ................ 4 hrs.

POFT 1227 Introduction To Keyboarding 2 ................................................................. 2 hrs.

15 hrs.

Second Semester

BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications 6 ............................................................. 3 hrs.

HRPO 2301 Human Resource Management ................................................................. 3 hrs.

BUSI 2301 Business Law I .............................................................................................. 3 hrs.

BMGT 2489 Internship II -Business Administration and Management 3 ................. 4 hrs.

ENGL 1301 Freshman Composition I or

POFT 1301 Business English .............................................................................. 3 hrs.

16 hrs.

Sophomore Year

First Semester

BMGT 2309 Leadership.................................................................................................... 3 hrs.

BMGT 1307 High Performance Work Teams .............................................................. 3 hrs.

Humanities or Fine Arts elective 4 ............................................................................... 3 hrs.

ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting 7 ................................................................. 3 hrs.

BMGT 2489 Internship III Business Administration and Management

Capstone 3, 5 ............................................................................................................... 4 hrs.

16 hrs.

Second Semester

Math (college-level) 4 or both POFT 1325 Business Math and

Machine Applications and Natural Science elective ..................................... 3-6 hrs.

ECON 1301 Introduction to Economics or

ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics or

ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics ....................................................... 3 hrs.

General Education elective 4 .......................................................................................... 3 hrs.

Speech Communication .................................................................................................. 3 hrs.

BUSG 2309 Small Business Management or

elective (college-level) ............................................................................................. 3 hrs.

15-18 hrs.

Total 62-65 hrs.

1 A business elective may be substituted for ACNT 1303 if the student has one year high school accounting/bookkeeping or accounting experience. See also note 4 below.

2 May be waived if student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can type by touch at least 30 words a minute.

3 Students must meet Guidelines for Internships (page 61).

4 See page 92 for General Education elective.

5 BMGT 2489 Internship - Business Administration and Management is a Capstone course which brings together skills and knowledge learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job tasks.

6 May be articulated but will be substituted as ITSC 1309 (may not transfer to 4-year institutions).

7 Students who have bookkeeping experience or had one year of high school accounting/bookkeeping should take ACCT 2401.

 

Certificate in Business Management

First Semester

BUSI 1301 Survey of Business ...................................................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1301 Business English ......................................................................................... 3 hrs.

BMGT 1303 Principles of Management ........................................................................ 3 hrs.

BMGT 2488 Internship I - Business Administration and Management 1 ................ 4 hrs.

POFT 1227 Introduction to Keyboarding 2 ................................................................... 2 hrs.

15 hrs.

Second Semester

ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I 3 ................................................................ 3 hrs.

HRPO 2301 Human Resource Management ................................................................. 3 hrs.

MRKG 1311 Principles of Marketing ............................................................................. 3 hrs.

BMGT 2489 Internship II-Business Administration and Management 1, 5 ............... 4 hrs.

BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications 4 ............................................................. 3 hrs.

16 hrs.

Total 31 hrs.

1 Students must meet Guidelines for Internships (page 61).

2 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can type at least 30 words a minute.

3 Students who have bookkeeping experience or had one year of high school accounting/bookkeeping should take ACCT 2401.

4 May be articulated from high school but will substituted as ITSC 1309 (may not transfer to a 4-year institutions).

5 Capstone.

 

 

General Business

This program provides an opportunity for students to study the fundamentals of business operations. The emphasis is on both the practical functions as well as the theoretical aspects of business organizations. For the student undecided on a specific career, the General Business Program is also an excellent means of exploring the many careers associated with a business. Jobs available to graduates may include management, marketing/sales occupations, and other business-related fields.

Freshman Year

First Semester

BUSI 1301 Survey of Business ...................................................................................... 3 hrs.

BMGT 1303 Principles of Management ........................................................................ 3 hrs.

ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I 1 ................................................................. 3 hrs.

MRKG 1311 Principles of Marketing ............................................................................. 3 hrs.

POFT 1227 Introduction Keyboarding I 2 ..................................................................... 2 hrs.

ENGL 1301 Freshman Composition I or

POFT 1301 Business English ................................................................................ 3 hrs.

17 hrs.

Second Semester

BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications 5 ............................................................. 3 hrs.

BUSI 2301 Business Law I .............................................................................................. 3 hrs.

ACCT 2401 Principles of Financial Accounting .......................................................... 4 hrs.

Humanities or Fine Arts elective 4 ............................................................................... 3 hrs.

Elective (college-level) .................................................................................................... 3 hrs.

16 hrs.

Summer

Elective (college-level)..................................................................................................... 3 hrs.

Sophomore Year

First Semester

MRKG 2349 Advertising and Sales Promotion or

MRKG 2333 Principles of Selling ........................................................................... 3 hrs.

ACCT 2402 Principles of Managerial Accounting ...................................................... 4 hrs.

HRPO 2301 Human Resource Management ................................................................. 3 hrs.

BMGT 1307 High Performance Work Teams or

BUSI 1307 Personal Finance ................................................................................... 3 hrs.

ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics .............................................................. 3 hrs.

19 hrs.

Second Semester

Math (college-level) or both POFT 1325 Business Math and

Machine Applications and Natural Science elective ........................................ 3 hrs.

ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics ............................................................... 3 hrs.

Speech Communication .................................................................................................. 3 hrs.

Electives (college-level) .................................................................................................. 3 hrs.

BMGT 2309 Leadership 3 ................................................................................................. 3 hrs.

18 hrs.

Total 67 hrs.

1 May be eligible for articulation through high school Tech-Prep or by individual courses from high school. See your high school counselor for information. A business elective may be substituted for ACNT 1303 if the student has one year high school accounting/bookkeeping or accounting experience.

2 May be waived if student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can type by touch at least 30 words a minute.

3 Capstone course explanation: BMGT 2309 Leadership is a Capstone course which brings together skills and knowledge learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job tasks.

4 See page 92 for General Education Requirements.

5 May be articulated but will be substituted as ITSC 1309 (may not transfer to a 4-year institution).

 

 

Marketing

This program expands your career opportunities in the exciting and dynamic field of marketing. Emphasis is on developing skills in marketing strategy, advertising, salesmanship, and retailing management. On-the-job training internships supplement the classroom experience.

Freshman Year

First Semester

BUSI 1301 Survey of Business ...................................................................................... 3 hrs.

BMGT 1303 Principles of Management ........................................................................ 3 hrs.

MRKG 1311 Principles of Marketing ............................................................................. 3 hrs.

ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I 1 ................................................................. 3 hrs.

POFT 1227 Introduction to Keyboarding 2 ................................................................... 2 hrs.

Speech Communication ................................................................................................. 3 hrs.

17 hrs.

Second Semester

ENGL 1301 Freshman Composition I or

POFT 1301 Business English................................................................................. 3 hrs.

BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications 7 ............................................................. 3 hrs.

MRKG 1302 Principles of Retailing (Spring only)....................................................... 3 hrs.

MRKG 2333 Principles of Selling (Spring only)........................................................... 3 hrs.

BUSI 2301 Business Law I .............................................................................................. 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Sophomore Year

First Semester

Humanities or Fine Arts elective 4 ............................................................................... 3 hrs.

MRKG 2349 Advertising and Sales Promotion (Fall only)........................................ 3 hrs.

MRKG 2488 Internship I - Business Marketing and

Marketing Management 3 ........................................................................................ 4 hrs.

ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting ..................................................................... 3 hrs.

General Education elective 4 .......................................................................................... 4 hrs.

17 hrs.

Second Semester

ECON 1301 Introduction to Economics or

ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics or

ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics ....................................................... 3 hrs.

Math (college-level) 5 or POFT 1325 Business Math and

Machine Applications and Natural Science elective ........................................ 3 hrs.

IBUS 1305 Introduction to International Business and Trade (Spring only)........... 3 hrs.

MRKG 2489 Internship II Business Marketing and

Marketing Management 3, 5 ...................................................................................... 4 hrs.

IMED 2309 Internet Commerce ...................................................................................... 3 hrs.

16 hrs.

Total 65 hrs.

1 A business elective may be substituted for ACNT 1303 if the student has one year of high school accounting/bookkeeping or accounting experience. See also footnote 3.

2 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can type by touch at least 30 words a minute.

3 Business electives are accounting (ACCT) and (ACNT), business (BMGT), (BUSI), (HRPO), (IBUS), and (MRKG) computer information systems (BCIS), (CISY), (COSC), (ITNW), (ITSC), (ITSE), (ITSW), economics (ECON), office technology (POFL, POFM, POFT), and real estate (RELE). Students must meet prerequisite requirements of the business elective they choose.

4 Students must meet Guidelines for Internships (page 61) and have approval of the program director before enrolling in an internship.

5 See page 92 for General Education Requirements.

6 MRKG 2489 Internship is the Capstone course which brings together skills and knowledge learned in other classes and applied them in decision-making situations and in completing job task. Must be a marketing major.

7 May be articulated but will be substituted as ITSC 1309 (may not transfer to a 4-year institution).

 

Certificate In Marketing

Freshman Year

First Semester

MRKG 2488 Internship I Marketing and Marketing Management 2 ..................... 4 hrs.

BUSI 1301 Survey of Business ...................................................................................... 3 hrs.

BMGT 1303 Principles of Management ........................................................................ 3 hrs.

MRKG 1311 Principles of Marketing ............................................................................. 3 hrs.

ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I 3 ................................................................ 3 hrs.

POFT 1227 Introduction to Keyboarding 1 ................................................................... 2 hrs.

18 hrs.

Second Semester

POFT 1301 Business English ......................................................................................... 3 hrs.

BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications 4 ............................................................. 3 hrs.

MRKG 1302 Principles of Retailing (Spring only)....................................................... 3 hrs.

MRKG 2333 Principles of Selling (Spring only)........................................................... 3 hrs.

MRKG 2489 Internship II Marketing and Marketing Management 2, 5 .................. 4 hrs.

16 hrs.

Total 34 hrs.

1 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can type by touch at least 30 words a minute.

2 Students must meet Guidelines for Internships (page 61) and have approval of the program director before enrolling in an internship.

3 May be eligible for articulation through high school Tech-Prep or by individual courses from high school. See your high school counselor for information. A business elective may be substituted for ACNT 1303 if the student has one year of high school accounting/bookkeeping or accounting experience.

4 May be articulated but will be substituted as ITSC 1309 (may not transfer to a 4-year institutions).

5 Capstone course.

 

 

Real Estate

This management program specialty area meets the academic requirements for both salesman and broker real estate licensure. The curriculum prepares the graduate to participate in the real estate industry as a broker, salesman, investor or manager. The courses provide knowledge and skills required in the real estate services of brokerage, development, property management, appraisal and financing.

Freshman Year

First Semester

RELE 1301 Principles of Real Estate .............................................................................. 3 hrs.

RELE 2301 Law of Agency ............................................................................................. 3 hrs.

BUSI 1301 Survey of Business ...................................................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1227 Introduction to Keyboarding 1 ................................................................... 2 hrs.

POFT 1301 Business English ........................................................................................ 3 hrs.

BMGT 1303 Principles of Management......................................................................... 3 hrs.

17 hrs.

Second Semester

RELE 1311 Real Estate Contract...................................................................................... 3 hrs.

RELE 2309 Principles of Real Estate II .......................................................................... 3 hrs.

Computer elective 7 ....................................................................................................... 3 hrs.

MRKG 1311 Principles of Marketing ............................................................................. 3 hrs.

RELE 1325 Real Estate Mathematics ............................................................................. 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Sophomore Year

First Semester

ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I 5 or

ACCT 2401 Principles of Financial Accounting 5 ............................................ 3-4 hrs.

ENGL 2311 Technical Communication ...................................................................... 3 hrs.

Real Estate elective .......................................................................................................... 3 hrs.

PHIL 2374 Critical Thinking ....................................................................................... 3 hrs.

Math/Natural Science elective 3 .................................................................................... 3 hrs.

15-16 hrs.

Second Semester

ECON 1301 Introduction to Economics or

ECON 2301 Macroeconomics

ECON 2302 Microeconomics ............................................................................... 3 hrs.

RELE 2589 Internship-Real Estate 2, 6 .............................................................................. 5 hrs.

Real Estate or business elective 4 .................................................................................. 3 hrs.

Speech Communication .................................................................................................. 3 hrs.

Computer elective 7 .......................................................................................................... 3 hrs.

17 hrs.

Total 64-66 hrs.

1 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can type at least 30 words a minute.

2 Student must meet Guidelines for Internship (page 61) and have approval of the program director before enrolling in this course.

3 See page 92 for General Education Requirements.

4 See your faculty advisor.

5 Students who have one year of high school accounting/bookkeeping or bookkeeping experience should take ACCT 2402.

6 Capstone course for Real Estate degree.

7 ITSW 1337, IMED 2309, ARTC 1302, IMED 1316, ARTC 1313

 

Certificate In Real Estate

First Semester

RELE 1301 Principles of Real Estate I............................................................................. 3 hrs.

RELE 2301 Law of Agency ............................................................................................. 3 hrs.

BUSI 1301 Survey of Business ...................................................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1301 Business English ......................................................................................... 3 hrs.

BMGT 1303 Principles of Management ........................................................................ 3 hrs.

POFT 1227 Introduction to Keyboarding 1 ................................................................... 2 hrs.

17 hrs.

Second Semester

RELE 1311 Real Estate Contracts ................................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSW 1301 Introduction to Word Processing or

ITSW 1304 Introduction to Spreadsheets ............................................................ 3 hrs.

MRKG 1311 Principles of Marketing ............................................................................. 3 hrs.

RELE 2589 Internship Real Estate 2, 3 ........................................................................... 5 hrs.

RELE 2309 Principles of Real Estate II .......................................................................... 3 hrs.

17 hrs.

Total 34 hrs.

1 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can type at least 30 words a minute.

2 Student must meet Guidelines for Internship (page 61) and have approval of the program director before enrolling in this course.

3 RELE 2589 is the Capstone course.

 

Real Estate Licensure Certificate

First Semester

POFT 1227 Introduction to Keyboarding 1 .................................................................. 2 hrs.

RELE 1301 Principles of Real Estate ............................................................................. 3 hrs.

RELE 2301 Law of Agency ............................................................................................ 3 hrs.

RELE 1311 Real Estate Contracts .................................................................................. 3 hrs.

11 hrs.

Second Semester

RELE 2309 Principles of Real Estate II ......................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSW 1301 Introduction to Word Processing or

ITSW 1304 Introduction to Spreadsheets ........................................................... 3 hrs.

6 hrs.

Total 17 hrs.

1 May be waived if the student has taken a typing course (touch method) or if the students can type by touch at least 30 wpm.

 

 

 

Computer Information Systems/
Microcomputer Applications

(An Approved Tech-Prep Program)

This program provides the knowledge and training needed for employment or advancement in business as a microcomputer specialist. The curriculum emphasizes the implementation, installation, and training of microcomputer hardware and software within the framework of a business environment. This program focuses on providing training in skills needed to be able to use a microcomputer as a tool to benefit a business. This program offers of a two-year AAS degree and a one-year certificate.

Freshman Year

First Semester

COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications..................................................................... 3 hrs.

COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I ............................................................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 1337 Introduction to the Internet 1 .................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems....................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSW 1304 Introduction to Spreadsheets..................................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1227 Introduction to Keyboarding 1, 2 ............................................................... 2 hrs.

15-17 hrs.

Second Semester

ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I .......................................................................................... 3 hrs.

Math (college-level) or Natural Science elective ....................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSE 1331 Introduction to Visual BASIC Programming 1 ........................................... 3 hrs.

ITSW 1301 Word Processing 1 ....................................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database............................................................................ 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Summer

ECON 1301 Introduction to Economics or

ECON 2301 Macroeconomics or ECON 2302 Microeconomic 6 .................... 3 hrs.

PHIL 2734 Critical Thinking or Humanities or Fine Arts elective ...................... 3 hrs.

Speech Communication .................................................................................................. 3 hrs.

6 hrs.

Sophomore Year

First Semester

ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I 1 or
ACCT 2401 Prin. Financial Acct............................................................................. 3 hrs.

ENGL 1301 Freshman Comp I ...................................................................................... 3 hrs.

IMED 1316 Web Design I ............................................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware ...................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 2339 Personal Computer Help Desk 5 .................................................................. 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Second Semester

ARTC 1313 Digital Pub I.................................................................................................. 3 hrs.

Computer elective (higher level course) 7 ...................................................................... 3 hrs.

Humanities or Fine Arts elective 6 ................................................................................. 3 hrs.

ITNW 1320 NetWare Administration 3 or
ITNW 1354 Implementing and Supporting Servers 4 ......................................... .3 hrs.

ITSE 1350 Systems Analysis and Design 5 or Computer Internship 5 ...................... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Total 66-68 hrs.

1 This course is eligible for articulation with some high schools. Please check with your high school counselor for more information.

2 May be waived if the student has had a keyboarding class (touch method) or can type by touch at least 30 words a minute.

3 MCC is a Novell Education Academic Partner. This course is certified by Novell, Inc. and covers competencies included on the CNA (Certified NetWare Administrator) exam.

4 This course is designed to prepare students for the exams to receive the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.

5 This course is designed as a capstone course and will integrate knowledge and skills from previous courses. Student must complete COSC 1336 and a programming course as prerequisites. This capstone course should be taken in the students last Fall or Spring semester before graduation.

6 See page 92 for General Education Requirements.

7 Computer Electives: Students may choose from the following advanced courses or get advisor consent

IMED 2315 Web Design II

ITSE 2302 Intermediate Web Programming

ITSE 2349 Advanced Visual Basic

ITSE 2309 Database Programming

ITSW 2337 Advanced Database

ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security

 

Certificate in Microcomputer Applications

(An Approved Tech-Prep Program)

 

First Semester

COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications..................................................................... 3 hrs.

COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals....................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 1337 Introduction to Internet.............................................................................. 3 hrs.

ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems....................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1301 Business English.......................................................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1227 Introduction to Keyboarding 1, 2 ................................................................ 2 hrs.

15-17 hrs.

Summer

ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I.................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware....................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSW 1304 Introduction to Spreadsheets..................................................................... 3 hrs.

9 hrs.

Second Semester

ITNW 1320 NetWare Administration 3 or
ITNW 1354 Implementing and Supporting Servers 4 .......................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 2339 Personal Computer Help Desk 5 or Computer Internship......................... 3 hrs.

ITSE 1331 Introduction to Visual BASIC Programming 1 or

ITSE 1311 Web Programming I............................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSW 1301 Word Processing 1 ....................................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database............................................................................ 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Total 39-41 hrs.

1 May be eligible for articulation with some high schools. Please check with your high school counselor for more information.

2 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can type by touch at least 30 words a minute.

3 MCC is a Novell Education Academic Partner. This course is certified by Novell, Inc. and covers competencies included on the CNA (Certified NetWare Administrator) or CNE (Certified NetWare Engineer) exam.

4 This course is designed to prepare students for the exams to receive the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.

5 This is a Capstone course and will integrate knowledge from other courses. Check course prerequisites.

 

Computer Information Systems/Database Specialist

(An Approved Tech-Prep Program)

MCCs Database Specialist program teaches students how to set up a companys data to be used by management as an asset. The curriculum covers large computer databases, microcomputer databases, database programming, and micro to midrange computer communication.

An effective, current database is vital to the success of any business. Without it, a company cannot meet customers needs and management does not have the necessary information to make important decisions. The State of Texas has predicted a growing demand for trained database specialists.

Freshman Year

First Semester

COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications..................................................................... 3 hrs.

COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I..................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 1337 Introduction to Internet 1 ........................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems....................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database............................................................................ 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Second Semester

ENGL 1301 Freshman Composition I ......................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 1320 NetWare Administration 2 or

ITNW 1354 Implementing and Supporting Servers 3 .......................................... 3 hrs.

ITSE 1331 Introduction to Visual BASIC Programming 1 ........................................... 3 hrs.

ITSW 1304 Introduction to Spreadsheets..................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSW 2337 Advanced Database.................................................................................... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Summer

ECON 1301 Introduction to Economics or

ECON 2301 Macroeconomics or

ECON 2302 Microeconomics 5 ............................................................................. 3 hrs.

Humanities or Fine Arts elective 5 ............................................................................... 3 hrs.

Speech Communications ................................................................................................ 3 hrs.

9 hrs.

Sophomore Year

First Semester

ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I or

ACCT 2401 Principal Financial Accounting......................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware....................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 2339 Personal Computer Help Desk 4 or Computer Internship 4 ...................... 3 hrs.

ITSE 1311 Web Page Programming................................................................................ 3 hrs.

ITSE 2309 Introduction to Database Programming/SQL............................................. 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Second Semester

ITNW 2352 Administering SQL Server 3 ....................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSE 1350 Systems Analysis and Design 4 .................................................................. 3 hrs.

ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security............................................................... 3 hrs.

MATH (college-level) or Natural Science elective .................................................... 3 hrs.

12 hrs.

Total 66 hrs.

Must enroll in POFT 1227 1(keyboarding) or type by touch at least 30 words a minute.

1 This course is eligible for articulation with some high schools. Please check with your high school counselor for more information.

2 MCC is a Novell Education Academic Partner. This course is certified by Novell, Inc. and covers competencies included on the CNA (Certified NetWare Administrator) exam.

3 This course is designed to prepare students for the exams to receive the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.

4 This course is designed as a capstone course and will integrate knowledge and skills from previous courses. Student must complete COSC 1336 and a programming course as prerequisites. This capstone course should be taken in the students last Fall or Spring semester before graduation.

5 See page 92 for General Education Requirements.

 

Computer Information Systems/Network Administration

(An Approved Tech-Prep Program)

This program is designed to meet the growing demand for networking specialists. Todays computer power comes from linking an array of computers and computerized devices into a network. The Network Administration A.A.S. degree and certificate were created to meet the demand for network specialists.

MCC is a Novell Education Academic Partner and 15 semester hours of MCCs networking courses are certified by Novell, Inc. These courses are structured to cover the competencies on the Certified NetWare Administrator (CNA) exam and applicable Certified NetWare Engineer (CNE) exams.

MCC is also a CISCO Local Academy. There is a four course sequence which covers the competencies on the CISCO Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) exam.

MCC courses prepare students to take the Microsoft Certification Professional exams. MCC is a Microsoft Academic Alliance partner.

This program offers both a two-year AAS degree in Network Administration with coverage of networking technologies to include Novell, Microsoft, and CISCO systems, as well as three one-year specialty certificates (Novell, Microsoft, and CISCO)

Freshman Year

First Semester

COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications..................................................................... 3 hrs.

COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I..................................................................... 3 hrs.

ENGL 1301 Freshman Comp I ...................................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITCC 1302 CCNA 1 Networking Basics 4 ................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems....................................................... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Second Semester

ITCC 1306 CCNA 2 Routers and Routing Basics 4 .................................................. 3 hrs.

ITNW 1354 Implementing and Supporting Servers 3 .................................................. 3 hrs.

ITNW 1320 NetWare Administration 2 ......................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware....................................................................... 3 hrs.

Math (college-level) or Natural Science elective 6 ..................................................... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Summer

ECON 1301 Introduction to Economics or

ECON 2301 Macroeconomics or

ECON 2302 Microeconomics 6 ............................................................................. 3 hrs.

ITNW 2331 Novell Service and Support 2 .................................................................... 3 hrs.

Speech Communications ................................................................................................ 3 hrs.

9 hrs.

Sophomore Year

First Semester

ITCC 1342 CCNA 3 Switching Basics & Intermediate Routing 4 .......................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 1345 Implementing Network Directory Services 3 ........................................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 2347 Novell NetWare Design & Implementation 2 .......................................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 2357 Designing a Network Infrastructure 3 ...................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 2339 Personal Computer Help Desk 5 or Computer Internship 5 ..................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 1307 Unix Operating Systems............................................................................... 3 hrs.

18 hrs.

 

Second Semester

ITCC 1346 CCNA 4 - Wide Area Network (WAN) Management 4 ........................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 2338 Adv Network Admin for Novell NetWare 2 ............................................ 3 hrs.

ITNW 2352 Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 3 ................................................. 3 hrs.

ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security............................................................... 3 hrs.

Humanities or Fine Arts elective 6 ............................................................................... 3 hrs.

Total 72 hrs.

Must enroll in POFT 1227 1(keyboarding) or type by touch at least 30 words a minute.

1 This course is eligible for articulation with some high schools. Please check with your high school counselor for more information.

2 MCC is a Novell Education Academic Partner. This course is certified by Novell, Inc. and covers competencies included on the CNA (Certified NetWare Administrator) exam.

3 This course is designed to prepare students for the exams to receive the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.

4 MCC is a local CISCO Academy. This is one of four courses leading up to the CISCO Certified Network Administrator certification.

5 This course is designed as a capstone course and will integrate knowledge and skills from previous courses. Student must complete COSC 1336 and a programming course as prerequisites. This capstone course should be taken in the students last Fall or Spring semester before graduation.

6 See page 92 for General Education Requirements.

 

Certificate in Computer Information Systems/Novell Network Administration

(An Approved Tech-Prep Program)

This one-year certificate program is designed to teach students how to administer a Novell NetWare network and prepare students for the Certified Novell Administration (CNA) and Engineer (CNE) exams. MCC is a Novell Education Academic Partner.

Semester I

COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications..................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 1337 Introduction to the Internet 1 .................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems....................................................... 3 hrs.

ITCC 1302 CCNA 1 Networking Basics 3 ................................................................... 3 hrs.

12 hrs.

Semester II

COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I..................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITCC 1306 CCNA 2 Routers and Routing Basics 3 .................................................. 3 hrs.

ITNW 1320 NetWare Administration 2 ........................................................................ 3 hrs.

ITSC 1307 Unix Operating Systems................................................................................ 3 hrs.

ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware....................................................................... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Semester III

ITNW 2331 Novell Service and Support 2 .................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 2338 Netware Advanced Administration 2 ....................................................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 2347 Novell Netware Design & Implementation 2 ........................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 2339 Personal Computer Help Desk 4 or Computer Internship 4 ....................... 3 hrs.

ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security............................................................... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Total 42 hrs.

Must enroll in POFT 1227 1(keyboarding) or type by touch at least 30 words a minute.

1 May be eligible for articulation with some high schools. Please check with your high school counselor for more information.

2 MCC is a Novell Education Academic Partner. This course is certified by Novell, Inc. and covers competencies included on the CNA (Certified NetWare Administrator) or CNE (Certified NetWare Engineer) exam.

3 MCC is a local CISCO Academy. This is one of four courses leading up to the CISCO Certified Network Administrator certification.

4 This is a Capstone course and will integrate knowledge learned from previous courses. Check course prerequisites.

 

Certificate in Microsoft Windows Network Administration

(An Approved Tech-Prep Program)

This one-year certificate program is designed to teach students how to administer a Microsoft Windows 2000 network and prepare students for the Microsoft Certified System Administration (MCSA) and Engineer (MCSE) exams. MCC is a Microsoft Academic Alliance partner.

Semester I

COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications..................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITCC 1302 CCNA 1 Networking Basic 3 ..................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 1337 Introduction to the Internet 1 .................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems....................................................... 3 hrs.

12 hrs.

Semester II

ITCC 1306 CCNA 2 Routers and Routing Basics 3 .................................................. 3 hrs.

ITNW 1354 Implementing & Supporting Server 2 ...................................................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 2352 Administering a MS SQL Server 2 ............................................................ 3 hrs.

ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware....................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security............................................................... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Semester III

ITNW 1345 Implementing Network Directory Services 2 ........................................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 2357 Designing Networking Infrastructure 2 .................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 1307 Unix Operating Systems................................................................................ 3 hrs.

ITSC 2339 Personal Computer Help Desk 4 or Computer Internship 4 ...................... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Total 42 hrs.

Must enroll in POFT 1227 1 (keyboarding) or type by touch at least 30 words a minute.

1 May be eligible for articulation with some high schools. Please check with your high school counselor for more information.

2 This course is designed to prepare students for the exams to receive the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.

3 MCC is a local CISCO Academy. This is one of four courses leading up to the CISCO Certified Network Administrator certification.

4 This is a Capstone course and will integrate knowledge learned from previous courses. Check course prerequisites.

 

Certificate in CISCO Network Administration

(An Approved Tech-Prep Program)

This one-year certificate program is designed to teach students how to administer a CISCO network and prepare students for the CISCO Certified Network Administration exam. MCC is a CISCO Local Academy.

Summer

COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications..................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITCC 1302 CCNA 1- Networking Basics 4 ..................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 1337 Introduction to the Internet 1 .................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems....................................................... 3 hrs.

12 hrs.

Fall Semester

COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I..................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITCC 1306 CCNA 2 Routers and Routing Basics 4 ................................................. 3 hrs.

ITNW 1354 Implementing & Supporting Servers 3 or

ITNW 1320 NetWare Administration 2 ................................................................. 3 hrs.

ITSC 1307 Unix Operating Systems................................................................................ 3 hrs.

12 hrs.

Spring Semester

ITCC 1342 CCNA 3 Switching Basics & Intermediate Routing 4 ........................... 3 hrs.

ITCC 1346 CCNA 4 Wide Area Network (WAN) Management 4 .......................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware....................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 2339 Personal Computer Help Desk 5 or

Computer Internship 5 ............................................................................................. 3 hrs.

ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security............................................................... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Total 39 hrs.

Must enroll in POFT 1227 1 (keyboarding) or type by touch at least 30 words a minute.

1 May be eligible for articulation with some high schools. Please check with your high school counselor for more information.

2 MCC is a Novell Education Academic Partner. This course is certified by Novell, Inc. and covers competencies included on the CNA (Certified NetWare Administrator) or CNE (Certified NetWare Engineer) exam.

3 This course is designed to prepare students for the exams to receive the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.

4 MCC is a local CISCO Academy. This is one of four courses leading up to the CISCO Certified Network Administrator certification.

5 This is a Capstone course and will integrate knowledge learned from previous courses. Check course prerequisites.

 

Marketable Skills Award in CISCO Network Associate Certification

This Marketable Skill Award prepares the student for the CISCO Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) certification exam.

Required Courses

ITCC 1302 LAN Design & Protocols CISCO I 1 ........................................................... 3 hrs.

ITCC 1306 Basic Router Configuration CISCO II 1 ...................................................... 3 hrs.

ITCC 1342 Local Area Management CISCO III 1 ......................................................... 3 hrs.

ITCC 1346 Wide Area Management CISCO IV 1 ......................................................... 3 hrs.

12 hrs.

1 MCC is a local CISCO Academy.

 

In order to receive a Marketable Skills Record, the following requirements must be met:

1. You must make a grade of C or higher in each course.

2. You must provide an unofficial transcript, with the appropriate courses highlighted, and a request form.

3. You must submit a Request for Processing form to Dorothy Johnson in AS 218 for processing.

Your Marketable Skills Record certificate will include your course grade and the job competencies in the courses taken.

 

Computer Information Systems/Programming

(An Approved Tech-Prep Program)

This program provides the knowledge and training needed for employment or advancement in the field of Computer Information Systems in several positions such as applications programmer, programmer/analyst trainee, and computer operator. The curriculum emphasizes business applications and focuses on an in-depth knowledge of data processing with an understanding of the business environment. This program offers both a two-year AAS degree and a one-year certificate in Programming.

Freshman Year

First Semester

COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications..................................................................... 3 hrs.

COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals....................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 1337 Introduction to Internet 1 ........................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems....................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database............................................................................ 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Second Semester

COSC 1337 Programming Fundamentals II.................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSE 1331 Introduction to Visual BASIC Programming.............................................. 3 hrs.

ITNW 1320 NetWare Administration 2 or

ITNW 1354 Implementing & Supporting Servers 3 ............................................. 3 hrs.

ITSE 1418 Introduction to COBOL Programming......................................................... 4 hrs.

Humanities or Fine Arts elective 5 ............................................................................... 3 hrs.

16 hrs.

Summer

ECON 1301 Introduction to Economics or

ECON 2301 Macroeconomics or

ECON 2302 Microeconomics 5 ............................................................................. 3 hrs.

Math (college-level) or Natural Science elective 5 ..................................................... 3 hrs.

Speech Communications ................................................................................................ 3 hrs.

9 hrs.

Sophomore Year

First Semester

COSC 2336 Programming Fundamentals III.................................................................. 3 hrs.

ENGL 1301 Freshman Composition ............................................................................ 3 hrs.

ITSE 1311 Web Page Programming................................................................................ 3 hrs.

ITSE 2309 Introduction to Database Programming...................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSE 2349 Advanced Visual BASIC Programming...................................................... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Second Semester

COSC 2325 Computer Organization & Machine Language........................................ 3 hrs.

ITSE 1350 System Analysis and Design 4 or Computer Internship 4 ......................... 3 hrs.

ITSE 2302 Intermediate Web Page Programming......................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security............................................................... 3 hrs.

12 hrs.

Total 67 hrs.

Must enroll in POFT 1227 1(keyboarding) or type by touch at least 30 words a minute.

1 These courses may be eligible for articulation with some high schools. Check with your high school counselor for more information.

2 MCC is a Novell Education Academic Partner. This course is certified by Novell, Inc. and covers competencies included on the CNA (Certified NetWare Administrator) exam.

3 This course is designed to prepare students for the exams to receive the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.

4 This is a Capstone course and will integrate knowledge from other courses. Check course prerequisites.

5 See page 92 for list of General Education Requirements.

 

Certificate in Computer Information Systems/Programming

(An Approved Tech-Prep Program)

The certificate may be awarded through completion of the first two semesters of the two-year curriculum for Computer Information Systems/Programming A.A.S. degree, as described above.

Summer

COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications..................................................................... 3 hrs.

COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I..................................................................... 3 hrs.

6 hrs.

Freshman Year

First Semester

ITNW 1337 Introduction to Internet 1 ........................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating systems....................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSE 1331 Introduction to Visual BASIC Programming.............................................. 3 hrs.

ITSE 1311 Web Programming I....................................................................................... 3 hrs.

12 hrs.

Second Semester

COSC 1337 Programming Fundamentals II.................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSE 1418 Introduction to COBOL Programming......................................................... 4 hrs.

ITNW 1320 NetWare Administration 2 or

ITNW 1354 Implementing & Supporting Servers 3 ............................................. 3 hrs.

Computer elective 4 .......................................................................................................... 3 hrs.

13 hrs.

Total 31 hrs.

Must enroll in POFT 1227 1 (keyboarding) or type by touch at least 30 words a minute.

1 These courses may be eligible for articulation with some high schools. Check with your high school counselor for more information.

2 MCC is a Novell Education Academic Partner. This course is certified by Novell, Inc. and covers competencies included on the CNA (Certified NetWare Administrator) exam.

3 This course is designed to prepare students for the exams to receive the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.

4Computer Electives: Students may choose from the following advanced courses or get advisor consent

ITSE 2302 Intermediate Web Programming

ITSE 2349 Advanced Visual Basic

ITSE 2309 Database Programming

ITSE 2339 Personal Computer Help Desk

ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security

 

Computer Information Systems/Web Technologies

(An Approved Tech-Prep Program)

This program provides the knowledge and training needed for employment or advancement in the field of Computer Information Systems in positions of Web Master, both in Web site Design and Web site administration. The curriculum emphasizes business applications and focuses on an in-depth knowledge of the Internet and the World Wide Web with an understanding of the business environment. This program offers a comprehensive two year AAS degree in Web technology and two one-year specialization certificates, one in Web design (the practical and artistic design of a Web site), the second in Web Master (technical aspects of fielding and maintaining a Web site)

Freshman Year

First Semester

COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications..................................................................... 3 hrs.

COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I ............................................................... 3 hrs.

ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I........................................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 1337 Introduction to the Internet 1 .................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems....................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1227 Introduction to Keyboarding 1, 2 ................................................................ 2 hrs.

15 to 17 hrs.

Second Semester

GRPH 1357 Digital Imaging II or IMED 1301 Introduction to Multimedia................ 3 hrs.

ITNW 1354 Implementing & Supporting Servers 4 or

ITNW 1320 NetWare Administration 3 ................................................................. 3 hrs.

ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware....................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSE 1331 Introduction to Visual BASIC...................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database............................................................................ 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Summer

ECON 1301 Introduction to Economics,

ECON 2301 Macroeconomics or

ECON 2302 Microeconomics 7 ............................................................................. 3 hrs.

Math (college-level) or Natural Science elective 7 ..................................................... 3 hrs.

Speech Communications ................................................................................................ 3 hrs.

9 hrs.

Sophomore Year

First Semester

ENGL 1301 Freshman Composition I .................................................................................................................... 3 hrs.

IMED 1316 Web Page Design I...................................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITCC 1302 CCNA 1- Networking Basics 5 ..................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSE 1311 Web Programming I....................................................................................... 3 hrs.

Humanities or Fine Arts elective 7 ............................................................................... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Second Semester

IMED 2315 Web Page Design II..................................................................................... 3 hrs.

IMED 2309 Internet Commerce....................................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 2357 Designing a Network Infrastructure 4 or

ITNW 2338 NetWare Advanced Administration 3 .............................................. 3 hrs.

ITSE 1350 System Analysis & Design 6 or Computer Internship 6 .......................... 3 hrs.

ITSE 2302 Intermediate Web Programming I................................................................ 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Total 69-71 hrs.

1 These courses may be eligible for articulation with some high schools. Check with your high school counselor for more information.

2 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can type by touch at least 30 words a minute.

3 MCC is a Novell Education Academic Partner. This course is certified by Novell, Inc. and covers competencies included on the CNA (Certified NetWare Administrator) exam.

4 This course is designed to prepare students for the exams to receive the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.

5 MCC is a local CISCO Academy. This is one of four courses leading up to the CISCO Certified Network Administrator certification.

6 This is a Capstone course and will integrate knowledge learned from previous courses. Check course prerequisites.

7See page 92 for General Education Requirements.

 

Web Design Certificate

(An Approved Tech-Prep Program)

Summer

COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications..................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 1337 Introduction to the Internet 1 .................................................................... 3 hrs.

COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I..................................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1227 Introduction to Keyboarding 1, 2 ................................................................ 2 hrs.

9 to 11 hrs.

Freshman Year

First Semester

ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I........................................................................................... 3 hrs.

GRPH 1357 Digital Imaging II or

IMED 1301 Introduction to Multimedia or

ARTV 1301 Animation 2D....................................................................................... 3 hrs.

IMED 1316 Web Page Design I...................................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems....................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSE 1311 Web Programming I....................................................................................... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Second Semester

IMED 2309 Internet Commerce....................................................................................... 3 hrs.

IMED 2315 Web Page Design II 3 .................................................................................. 3 hrs.

ITSE 2302 Intermediate Web Programming .................................................................. 3 hrs.

ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database............................................................................ 3 hrs.

12 hrs.

Total 36-38 hrs.

1 These courses may be eligible for articulation with some high schools. Check with your high school counselor for more information.

2 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can type by touch at least 30 words a minute.

3 This is designated as a capstone course and will integrate knowledge and skills from previous courses. This capstone course should be taken in the students last Fall or Spring semester before graduation.

 

Internet Webmaster Certificate

(An Approved Tech-Prep Program)

Summer

COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I..................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 1337 Introduction to the Internet 1 .................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems....................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1227 Introduction to Keyboarding 1, 2 ............................................................. 2 hrs.

9-11 hrs.

Freshman Year

First Semester

COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications..................................................................... 3 hrs.

IMED 1301 Introduction to Multimedia or

ARTV 1301 Animation 2D....................................................................................... 3 hrs.

IMED 1316 Web Page Design I...................................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITCC 1302 CCNA 1 Networking Basics 6 ................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSE 1311 Web Programming I....................................................................................... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Second Semester

IMED 2309 Internet Commerce....................................................................................... 3 hrs.

IMED 2315 Web Page Design II 5 .................................................................................. 3 hrs.

ITSE 2302 Intermediate Web Programming................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware ...................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 1320 NetWare Administrator 4 or

ITNW 1354 Implementing & Supporting Servers 3 ............................................. 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Total 39-41 hrs.

1 These courses may be eligible for articulation with some high schools. Check with your high school counselor for more information.

2 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can type by touch at least 30 words a minute.

3 This course is designed to prepare students for the exams to receive the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.

4 MCC is a Novell Education Academic Partner. This course is certified by Novell, Inc. and covers competencies included on the CNA (Certified NetWare Administrator) exam.

5 This is designated as a capstone course and will integrate knowledge and skills from previous courses. This capstone course should be taken in the students last Fall or Spring semester before graduation.

6 MCC is a local CISCO Academy. This is one of four courses leading up to the CISCO Certified Network Administrator certification.

 

Multimedia Management & Production

(An Approved Tech-Prep Program)

This program provides the knowledge and training needed for employment or advancement in the field of Multimedia. This program is a joint venture with Texas State Technical College (TSTC). Students take courses at both MCC and TSTC to complete the degree requirements. The curriculum emphasizes the tools of the multimedia trade, the production aspects of developing and fielding multimedia productions and the management of production teams throughout the development process.

Freshman Year

First Semester

*ARTC 1325 Introduction to Computer Graphics Print or

COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications............................................................. 3 hrs.

IMED 1316 Web Page Design I...................................................................................... 3 hrs.

ARTV 1301 2D Animation .............................................................................................. 3 hrs.

ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging............................................................................................. 3 hrs.

ARTS 1311 Design I 2 .................................................................................................... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Second Semester

*ARTC 1305 Basic Graphic Design or ARTS 2313 Design Communication............ 3 hrs.

IMED 2315 Web Page Design II..................................................................................... 3 hrs.

*GRPH 1357 Digital Imaging II or

GRPH 1457 Digital Imaging II.................................................................................. 3 hrs.

*ARTV 1351 Digital Video............................................................................................... 3 hrs.

BMGT 1303 Principles of Management....................................................................... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Summer

ENGL 1301 Freshman Composition I .......................................................................... 3 hrs.

Math (college-level) or Natural Science elective 2 ..................................................... 3 hrs.

Social Behavioral Science elective 2 ............................................................................ 3 hrs.

9 hrs.

Sophomore Year

BMGT 1307 High Performance Work Teams.............................................................. 3 hrs.

COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I..................................................................... 3 hrs.

BUSG 2309 Small Business Management................................................................... 3 hrs.

ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I or ARTC 2313 Digital Publishing II........................ 3 hrs.

IMED 2313 Project Analysis and Design...................................................................... 3 hrs.

MUSC 1327 Audio Engineering I................................................................................. 3 hrs.

18 hrs.

Second Semester

*ARTC 1345 3D Animation............................................................................................. 3 hrs.

*IMED 2305 Multimedia Authoring II........................................................................... 3 hrs.

*IMED 2311 Portfolio Development 1 or

IMED 2488 Computer Internship 1 ....................................................................... 3 hrs.

Speech elective 2 .............................................................................................................. 3 hrs.

12 hrs.

Total 69 hrs.

* Offered at TSTC

Courses in Italics: TSTC students with an AAS in Multimedia need for graduation.

Must enroll in POFT 1227 1 (keyboarding) or type by touch at least 30 words a minute.

1 This is designated as a capstone course and will integrate knowledge and skills from previous courses. This capstone course should be taken in the students last Fall or Spring semester before graduation. Student must complete COSC 1336 and a programming course as prerequisites.

2See page 92 for General Education Requirements.

 

Marketable Skills Award in Electronic Media

This Marketable Skill Award enhances the technical skills of student from non-technical background to work in the eCommerce marketplace.

Required Courses

ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I

IMED 1316 Web Design I

ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I

ARTC 2313 Digital Publishing II or IMED 2313 Project Analysis and Design

 

In order to receive a Marketable Skills Record, the following requirements must be met:

1. You must make a grade of C or higher in each course.

2. You must provide an unofficial transcript, with the appropriate courses highlighted, and a request form.

3. You must submit a Request for Processing form to Dorothy Johnson in AS 218 for processing.

Your Marketable Skills Record certificate will include your course grade and the job competencies in the courses taken.

 

Marketable Skills Award in Business

Required Courses

ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting

BMGT 1303 Principles of Management

MRKG 1311 Principles of Marketing

BUSI 2301 Business Law or BMGT 2309 Leadership

 

In order to receive a Marketable Skills Record, the following requirements must be met:

1. You must make a grade of C or higher in each course.

2. You must provide an unofficial transcript, with the appropriate courses highlighted, and a request form.

3. You must submit a Request for Processing form to Dorothy Johnson in AS 218 for processing.

Your Marketable Skills Record certificate will include your course grade and the job competencies in the courses taken.

 

 

 

Office Technology Careers
Programs

The Office Technology Careers associates degree programs are designed to provide the student with skills and knowledge applicable to a wide range of office professional and information processing positions. The programs include common business and microcomputer core courses that provide a foundation for further specialization. The Administrative Assistant, Legal Office Specialist, Medical Office Assistant, Microcomputer Applications/Office Technology Careers Options, Desktop Publishing degrees are offered with specific courses that provide academic and competency-based instruction in the specified field.

Office Technology Careers Core Requirements

Freshman Year

(For Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant and Legal Office Specialist)

First Semester

POFT 1227 Introduction to Keyboarding 1, 2 or

POFT 2203 Speed and Accuracy Building............................................................ 2 hrs.

POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I (offered only in Fall)....................... 3 hrs.

ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I 2 or

ACCT 2401 Principles of Financial Accounting............................................... 3-4 hrs.

POFT 1301 Business English ......................................................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1325 Business Math and Machine Applications.............................................. 3 hrs.

14-15 hrs.

Second Semester

PHIL 2374 Critical Thinking ....................................................................................... 3 hrs.

Math elective (college-level) or Natural Science elective ........................................ 3 hrs.

POFT 2312 Business Correspondence & Comm. (offered only in Spring)............... 3 hrs.

ITSW 1301 Introduction to Word Processing ............................................................. 3 hrs.

Speech Communication elective ................................................................................... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

1 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can keyboard by touch at least 30 words a minute.

2 May be eligible for articulation through high school Tech-Prep or by individual courses from high school. See your high school counselor.

 

Administrative Assistant

(Tech-Prep Approved)

This program prepares students for employment and advancement in information processing departments, as well as for positions as administrative assistants, office managers, or executive secretaries. The duties range from operation of a single software application to operating and managing all application software for an office, department, or company. The emphasis is on executive-level information processing, including word processing, desktop publishing, office procedures, transcription, electronic spreadsheet applications and advanced document formatting. Areas of employment include office management, transcription, banking, governmental, and bookkeeping.

Freshman Year

See core courses listed page 118.

BMGT 1303 Principles of Management ........................................................................ 3 hrs.

Summer

SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology or PSYC 2301 General Psychology ......... 3 hrs.

GOVT 2305 National Government or 2306 Texas Government,
ECON 1301 Macroeconomics or 2301 Microeconomics ................................. 3 hrs.

6 hrs.

Sophomore Year

First Semester

ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database............................................................................ 3 hrs.

POFT 1329 Keyboarding and Document Formatting.................................................. 3 hrs.

ITSW 1304 Introduction to Spreadsheet....................................................................... 3 hrs.

POFI 2301 Word Processing Advanced........................................................................ 3 hrs.

POFT 2486 Internship Administrative Assistant 1 (offered only in Fall).................. 4 hrs.

16 hrs.

Second Semester

ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I 3 (offered Fall at night and Spring at day)............. 3 hrs.

POFT 2301 Advanced Document Formatting and Skillbuilding 2 .............................. 3 hrs.

POFT 2321 Machine Transcription (offered only in Spring)...................................... 3 hrs.

BMGT 1325 Office Management (offered only in Spring).......................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 2487 Internship Administrative Assistant 1 (offered only in Spring)............. 4 hrs.

16 hrs.

Total 71 hrs.

1 Students must meet Guidelines for Internships (page 61) and have approval of the program director to enroll in this course.

2 POFT 2301 is the Capstone course which brings together skills and knowledge learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job tasks. Check for prerequisites.

3 May be eligible for articulation through high school Tech-Prep or by individual courses from high school. See your high school counselor.

Certificate in Office Assistant Technology

Summer Semester

First Session

POFT 1227 Introduction to Keyboarding 1, 2 or

POFT 2203 Speed and Accuracy Building............................................................ 2 hrs.

ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I 2 ................................................................. 3 hrs.

5 hrs.

Second Session

ITSW 1304 Intro to Spreadsheets.................................................................................. 3 hrs.

Speech Communication ................................................................................................... 3 hrs.

6 hrs.

First Semester

POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I (offered only in Fall)....................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1329 Keyboarding and Document Formatting ................................................. 3 hrs.

ITSW 1301 Introduction to Word Processing 2 ........................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1301 Business English.......................................................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1325 Business Math and Machine Applications.............................................. 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Second Semester

POFT 2312 Business Correspondence & Comm. (offered only in the Spring)........ 3 hrs.

POFT 2301 Advanced Document Formatting and Skillbuilding 3 ............................. 3 hrs.

ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database............................................................................. 3 hrs

POFT 2321 Machine Transcription (offered only in Spring)...................................... 3 hrs.

POFI 2301 Word Processing Advanced........................................................................ 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Total 41 hrs.

1 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can keyboard by touch at least 30 words a minute.

2 May be eligible for articulation through high school tech-prep or by individual courses from high school. See your high school counselor.

3 POFT 2301 is the Capstone course which brings together skills and knowledge learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job tasks. Check for prerequisites.

 

Legal Office Specialist

(Tech-Prep Approved)

This program prepares students for employment and advancement in law firms and legal departments of business, industry and government. Legal office professional and office management positions are available to graduates of this program. The emphasis is on legal terminology and procedure, legal information processing, law office management, and legal transcription. This program also includes bookkeeping, technical writing, desktop publishing, database, office procedures, transcription, advanced document formatting, and electronic spreadsheet applications.

Freshman Year

See core courses listed page 118.

BUSI 2301 Business Law I............................................................................................... 3 hrs.

3 hrs.

Summer Semester

SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology or PSYC 2301 General Psychology ......... 3 hrs.

GOVT 2305 National Government or 2306 Texas Government,
ECON 1301 Macroeconomics or 2301 Microeconomics ................................. 3 hrs.

ITSW 1307 Intro to Database or ITSW 1304 Intro to Spreadsheets ........................ 3 hrs.

9 hrs.

Sophomore Year

First Semester

POFI 2301 Word Processing Advanced........................................................................ 3 hrs.

LGLA 1311 Introduction to Law..................................................................................... 3 hrs.

LGLA 1303 Legal Research.............................................................................................. 3 hrs.

POFT 1329 Keyboarding and Document Formatting.................................................. 3 hrs.

POFL 2486 Internship Legal Administrative Assistant 1

(offered only in the Fall)........................................................................................... 4 hrs.

16 hrs.

Second Semester

ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I 2

(offered Fall at night and Spring at day)................................................................ 3 hrs.

BMGT 1325 Office Management (offered only in the Spring)................................... 3 hrs.

POFL 1359 Legal Transcription (offered only in Spring)............................................ 3 hrs.

POFL 2301 Legal Document Processing 3 ..................................................................... 3 hrs.

POFL 2487 Internship Legal Administrative Assistant 1

(offered only in Spring)............................................................................................ 4 hrs.

16 hrs.

Total 41 hrs.

1 Students must meet Guidelines for Internships (page 61) and have approval of the program director to enroll in this course.

2 May be eligible for articulation through high school tech-prep or by individual courses from high school. See your high school counselor.

3 POFL 2301 is the Capstone course which brings together skills and knowledge learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job tasks. Check for prerequisites.

 

 

Medical Office Assistant

(Tech-Prep Approved)

This program prepares students for employment and advancement in secretarial positions in hospitals, doctors offices, nursing homes, medical clinics, and other health care installations. The emphasis is on medical terminology, medical document processing and medical transcription. The program also includes bookkeeping, business writing, word processing, desktop publishing, database, office procedures, advanced document formatting, transcription and electronic spreadsheet applications.

Freshman Year

See core courses listed page 118.

HPRS 1206 Medical Terminology................................................................................... 2 hrs.

2 hrs.

Summer Semester

First Session

SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology or PSYC 2301 General Psychology ........ 3 hrs.

GOVT 2305 National Government or 2306 Texas Government,
ECON 1301 Macroeconomics or 2301 Microeconomics ................................. 3 hrs.

6 hrs.

Second Session

ITSW 1304 Introduction to Spreadsheet....................................................................... 3 hrs.

3 hrs.

Sophomore Year

First Semester

POFI 2301 Word Processing Advanced........................................................................ 3 hrs.

POFM 1233 Pharmacology for Office Personnel (offered only in Fall) .................... 2 hrs.

POFT 1329 Keyboarding and Document Formatting.................................................. 3 hrs.

POFM 1331 Medical Transcription I (offered only in Fall)......................................... 3 hrs.

POFM 2486 Internship Medical Administration 1 .................................................... 4 hrs.

15 hrs.

Second Semester

POFM 2333 Medical Document Production 3 .............................................................. 3 hrs.

ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I 2 (offered Fall at night and Spring at day)............. 3 hrs.

ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database............................................................................ 3 hrs.

BMGT 1325 Office Management (offered only in Spring).......................................... 3 hrs.

POFM 2487 Internship Medical Administration 1 ....................................................... 4 hrs.

16 hrs.

Total 42 hrs.

1 Students must meet Guidelines for Internships (page 61) and have approval of the program director to enroll in this course.

2 May be eligible for articulation through high school Tech-Prep or by individual courses from high school. See your high school counselor.

3 POFM 2333 is the Capstone course which brings together skills and knowledge learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job tasks. Check for prerequisites.

 

Certificate in Medical Secretary Technology

Summer Semester

First Session

POFT 1227 Introduction to Keyboarding 1, 2 or

POFT 2203 Speed and Accuracy Building............................................................ 2 hrs.

ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I 2 ................................................................. 3 hrs.

5 hrs.

Second Session

ITSW 1304 Introduction to Spreadsheets..................................................................... 3 hrs.

HPRS 1206 Medical Terminology................................................................................... 2 hrs.

5 hrs.

Freshman Year

First Semester

POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedure I (offered only in Fall)......................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1329 Keyboarding and Document Formatting.................................................. 3 hrs.

POFM 1233 Pharmacology for Office Personnel (offered only in Fall)..................... 2 hrs.

POFT 1301 Business English.......................................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSW 1301 Introduction to Word Processing 2 ........................................................... 3 hrs.

14 hrs.

Second Year

ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database............................................................................ 3 hrs.

POFM 2333 Medical Document Processing 3 ............................................................... 3 hrs.

POFI 2301 Word Processing - Advanced..................................................................... 3 hrs.

POFM 1331 Medical Transcription (offered only in Fall)........................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 2312 Business Correspondence & Comm. (offered only in the Spring)........ 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Total 39 hrs.

1 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can keyboard by touch at least 30 words a minute.

2 May be eligible for articulation through high school Tech-Prep or by individual courses from high school. See the high school counselor for information.

3 POFM 2333 is the Capstone course which brings together skills and knowledge learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job tasks. Check for prerequisites.

 

Marketable Skills Achievement Awards

Basic Medical Transcription

ITSW 1301 Intro to Word Processing........................................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1329 Keyboarding and Document Formatting.................................................. 3 hrs.

HPRS 1206 Medical Terminology................................................................................... 2 hrs.

POFM 1233 Pharmacology for Office Personnel.......................................................... 2 hrs.

POFM 1331 Medical Transcription I.............................................................................. 3 hrs.

Total 13 hrs.

 

Microcomputer Applications (Office Technology Careers Option)

(Tech-Prep Approved)

This program prepares students for employment and advancement as Microcomputer Applications specialists and information systems managers. Emphasis is on operation of the following applications: advanced word processing, electronic spreadsheets, database, desktop publishing, networks, PC operating systems and Windows.

Freshman Year

First Semester

POFT 1227 Introduction to Keyboarding 1, 2 or

POFT 2203 Speed and Accuracy Building............................................................ 2 hrs.

ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting 2 or

ACCT 2401 Principles of Financial Accounting............................................... 3-4 hrs.

PHIL 2374 Critical Thinking ....................................................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1301 Business English.......................................................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I (offered only in Fall)....................... 3 hrs.

14-15 hrs.

Second Semester

Math elective (college-level) or Natural Science elective ........................................ 3 hrs.

POFT 2312 Business Correspondence & Comm. (offered only in the Spring)........ 3 hrs.

ITSW 1301 Introduction to Word Processing 2 ........................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1325 Business Math and Machine Applications.............................................. 3 hrs.

ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I........................................................................................... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Summer

First Session

Speech Communication elective ................................................................................... 3 hrs.

GOVT 2305 National Government or 2306 Texas Government,
ECON 1301 Macroeconomics or 2301 Microeconomics ................................. 3 hrs.

6 hrs.

Second Session

SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology or PSYC 2301 General Psychology ........ 3 hrs.

3 hrs.

Sophomore Year

First Semester

POFI 2301 Word Processing-Advanced ...................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database............................................................................ 3 hrs.

ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I 2 (offered Fall at night and Spring at day)............. 3 hrs.

POFT 1329 Keyboarding and Document Formatting.................................................. 3 hrs.

POFT 2486 Internship Administrative Assistant 1 .................................................. 4 hrs.

16 hrs.

Second Semester

POFT 2301 Advanced Document Formatting and Skillbuilding 3 ............................. 3 hrs.

ARTC 2313 Digital Publishing II..................................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSW 1304 Intro. to Spreadsheets................................................................................. 3 hrs.

BMGT 1325 Office Management (offered only in the Spring)................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 2487 Internship Administrative Assistant 1 (offered only in Spring)........ 4 hrs.

16 hrs.

Total 70-71 hrs.

1 Student must meet Guidelines for Internships (page 61) and have approval of the program director to enroll in this course.

2 May be eligible for articulation through high school Tech-Prep or by individual courses from high school. See the high school counselor for information.

3 POFT 2301 is the Capstone course which brings together skills and knowledge learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job tasks. Check for prerequisites.

 

Certificate in Microcomputer Applications

(Tech-Prep Approved)

First Semester

POFT 1227 Introduction to Keyboarding 1, 2 or

POFT 2203 Speed and Accuracy Building............................................................ 2 hrs.

ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting 2 or

ACCT 2401 Principles Financial Accounting.................................................... 3-4 hrs.

PHIL 2374 Critical Thinking............................................................................................. 3 hrs.

POFT 1301 Business English.......................................................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I (offered only in Fall)....................... 3 hrs.

14-15 hrs.

Second Semester

Math elective (college-level) or Natural Science elective .......................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 2312 Business Correspondence & Comm. 3 (offered only in Spring)............ 3 hrs.

ITSW 1301 Introduction to Word Processing.............................................................. 3 hrs.

POFT 1325 Business Math and Machine Applications.............................................. 3 hrs.

ITSW 1304 Intro to Spreadsheet.................................................................................... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Total 29-30 hrs.

1 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can keyboard by touch at least 30 words a minute.

2 May be eligible for articulation through high school Tech-Prep or by individual courses from high school. See the high school counselor for information.

3 POFT 2312 is the Capstone course which brings together skills and knowledge learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job tasks. Check for prerequisites.

 

Desktop Publishing Technology

(Tech-Prep Approved)

If you enjoy the high-tech aspect of working with computers, but long to use your artistic talents at the same time, this degree is perfect for you. This program builds a foundation on business and office practices and computer technology. Your desktop publishing training is enhanced by graphics and design courses from our art program, as well as courses in web page design and ecommerce. You will put it all together with state-of-the-art scanning equipment, clip art and digital graphics, color printers and industry-standard publishing software. The result is a well-rounded education that can take you into one of the many positions in the dynamic and growing field of desktop publishing.

Freshman Year

First Semester

POFT 1227 Introduction to Keyboarding 1, 2 or

POFT 2203 Speed and Accuracy Building ........................................................... 2 hrs.

ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I .......................................................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1301 Business English.......................................................................................... 3 hrs.

ARTS 1316 Drawing I .................................................................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1325 Business Math and Machine Applications.............................................. 3 hrs.

14 hrs.

Second Semester

ARTS 1311 Design I ...................................................................................................... 3 hrs.

Math elective (college-level) or Natural Science elective ........................................ 3 hrs.

POFT 2312 Business Correspondence & Comm. (offered only in the Spring)........ 3 hrs.

ITNW 1337 Introduction to the Internet 2 .................................................................... 3 hrs.

GRPH 1357 Digital Imaging II.......................................................................................... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Summer

First Session

SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology or PSYC 2301 General Psychology ........ 3 hrs.

3 hrs.

Second Session

Speech Communication elective .................................................................................. 3 hrs.

ITSW 1301 Introduction to Word Processing 2 .......................................................... 3 hrs.

6 hrs.

Sophomore Year

First Semester

IMED 2309 Internet Commerce....................................................................................... 3 hrs.

BMGT 1349 Bus. Mgmt. Advert. & Sales Promotion or

COMM 2327 Prin of Advertising............................................................................ 3 hrs.

ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I 2

(offered Fall at night and Spring at day)................................................................ 3 hrs.

GRPH 2380 Cooperative Education-Desktop 3 ............................................................. 3 hrs.

IMED 1316 Wed Page Design I or IMED 1301 Introduction to Multimedia........... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Second Semester

POFT 1329 Keyboarding and Document Formatting.................................................. 3 hrs.

ARTC 2313 Digital Publishing II 4 or IMED 2315 Web Design II.............................. 3 hrs.

ARTS 2313 Design Communications............................................................................. 3 hrs.

GRPH 2381 Cooperative Education-Desktop 3 (offered only in the fall) ................... 3 hrs.

IMED 2315 Web Page Design II..................................................................................... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Total 68 hrs.

1 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can keyboard by touch at least 30 words a minute.

2 May be eligible for articulation through high school Tech-Prep or by individual courses from high school. See your high school counselor.

3 Student must meet Guidelines for Internships (page 61) and have approval of the program director to enroll in this course.

4 ARTC 2313 is the Capstone course which brings together skills and knowledge learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job tasks. Check for prerequisites.

 

Certificate in Desktop Publishing

First Semester

POFT 1227 Introduction to Keyboarding 1, 2 or

POFT 2203 Speed and Accuracy Building............................................................ 2 hrs.

ARTS 1316 Drawing I....................................................................................................... 3 hrs.

ARTS 1311 Design I......................................................................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1301 Business English.......................................................................................... 3 hrs.

ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I ......................................................................................... 3 hrs.

14 hrs.

Second Semester

IMED 2309 Internet Commerce....................................................................................... 3 hrs.

GRPH 1357 Digital Imaging II ......................................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITNW 1337 Introduction to the Internet 2 .................................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSW 1301 Introduction to Word Processing 2 ........................................................... 3 hrs.

ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I 2 (offered Fall at night and Spring at day)............. 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Third Semester

ARTC 2313 Digital Publishing II 3 .................................................................................. 3 hrs.

ARTS 2313 Design Communications............................................................................. 3 hrs.

GRPH 2380 Cooperative EducationDesktop............................................................. 3 hrs.

BMGT 1349 Advertising and Sales Promotion or

COMM 2327 Principles of Advertising................................................................. 3 hrs.

IMED 1316 Web Page Design I or

IMED 1301 Introduction to Multimedia ............................................................... 3 hrs.

15 hrs.

Total 44 hrs.

1 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can keyboard by touch at least 30 words a minute.

2 May be eligible for articulation through high school Tech-Prep or by individual courses from high school. See your high school counselor.

3 ARTC 2313 is the Capstone course which brings together skills and knowledge learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job tasks. Check for prerequisites.

 

Certificates of Completion

Office Technology Careers certificate programs are designed to provide students with skills and knowledge applicable to secretarial and information processing positions: receptionist, medical unit secretary, correspondence secretary, data entry and bookkeeping. Certificate programs in secretarial training, medical unit secretary, and Microcomputer Applications can be completed in nine months to one year and provide for employment or advancement in various business environments.

 

Certificate inSecretarial Technology

First Semester

POFT 1227 Introduction to Keyboarding 1, 2 or

POFT 2203 Speed and Accuracy Building............................................................ 2 hrs.

POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I (offered only in Fall)....................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1301 Business English.......................................................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 1325 Business Math and Machine Applications.............................................. 3 hrs.

ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I 2 or

ACCT 2401 Principles of Financial Accounting............................................... 3-4 hrs.

14-15 hrs.

Second Semester

ITSW 1301 Introduction to Word Processing 2 ........................................................... 3 hrs.

ITSW 1304 Introduction to Spreadsheets..................................................................... 3 hrs.

POFT 2486 or 2487 - Internship-Administrative Assistant 3, 4

(Depending on semester taken).............................................................................. 4 hrs.

POFT 1329 Keyboarding and Document Formatting.................................................. 3 hrs.

ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I 2

(offered Fall at night and Spring at day)................................................................ 3 hrs.

16 hrs.

Total 30-31 hrs.

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