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LTCC CATALOG 2010-2011 85CERTIFICATESCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS/OFFICETECHNOLOGYCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS CERTIFICATEComputer Applications Certificate provides students with knowledge ofTthe most commonly used computer software in business, including wordprocessing, spreadsheet, database management, graphics, and presentationsoftware. The certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in a varietyof areas involving computer applications software as a necessary tool, suchas in administrative support, office management, and computer softwaresupport.Student Learning Outcomes for this certificate are:• Evaluate and use appropriate computer software tools in an officeenvironment.• Apply problem-solving techniques using computer applicationssoftware.• Analyze, design, and produce documents, spreadsheets, databases, andpresentation slides for business applications.•••A. REQUIRED COURSES37 units distributed as follows:1. All courses from the following (25 units):CAO 110 Microcomputer ApplicationsCAO 121 Spreadsheet Applications in BusinessCAO 122 Relational Database ManagementCAO 152A Introduction to Windows for the PCCAO 153 Word ProcessingCAO 156 Introduction to Presentation SoftwareCIS 150 Introduction to the InternetCIS 151 Introduction to Web Publishing2. 12 units from the following:CAO 131 Special TopicsCAO 154 Introduction to SpreadsheetsCAO 155 Introduction to Database ManagementCAO 157A Introduction to Calendaring and E-MailSoftwareCAO 164A Desktop Publishing Using Microsoft PublisherCAO 164B Desktop Publishing Using Adobe InDesignCAO 165A Introduction to Photo Editing SoftwareCAO 166 Computer IllustrationCAO 191 Special Topics (degree applicable courses only)CIS 100 Web Publishing Using Authoring SoftwareOFFICE TECHNOLOGYCERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTTHIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW AND MAY BEREDUCED IN THE FUTURE. PLEASE CHECK WITH A COUNSELORFOR MORE INFORMATION.The Office Technology certificate is designed to prepare students forresponsible positions in business offices. The core requirements givestudents a firm foundation in the areas of office procedures, business machines,word processing, business communication, file and records management,and business math. Students can specialize in one of two concentrations--administrative assistant or office technology. The Administrative Assistantconcentration prepares students for general administrative supportemployment in all types of business and industry. The Office Technologyconcentration prepares students for employment in business offices that usea high degree of computer applications.Student Learning Outcomes for this certificate are:• Evaluate and apply appropriate computer software tools to efficientlysolve business problems in an office environment.• Analyze and produce documents arranged according to acceptedbusiness formats.• Apply correct principles and techniques of files and recordsmanagement.• Recognize the duties and responsibilities of office support personneland the key role the position fulfills in business and industry.•••A. REQUIRED COURSESAll courses from the following (19-20 units):The following courses make up the core requirements:BSN 190 Business MathCAO 173A/B Beginning Document ProductionCAO 184 Filing and Records ManagementCAO 185 Office ProceduresNOTE: Student must choose to take either:CAO 180 Business EnglishorENG 151W Writing ImprovementAREAS OF CONCENTRATION:In addition to the required core courses listed above, students must select anarea of concentration from the following two areas:1. AREA OF CONCENTRATION - ADMINISTRATIVEASSISTANTThe Administrative Assistant concentration prepares students for generaladministrative support employment in all types of businesses and industries.REQUIRED COURSES:19.5 units distributed as follows:BSN 104Business CommunicationsBSN 152AFundamentals of Bookkeeping ICAO 133 Occupational Work Experience -Internship (minimum 2 units)CAO 134Office Technology Internship SeminarCAO 174A/B/C/D Intermediate Keyboarding andDocument ProductionCAO 181A/B/C Beginning Machine TranscriptionCIS 150Introduction to the InternetTOTAL UNITS (including core) = 38.5-39.52. AREA OF CONCENTRATION - OFFICETECHNOLOGYThe Office Technology concentration prepares students for employment in businessoffices that use a high degree of computer applications.REQUIRED COURSES:19.5-21.5 units distributed as follows:CAO 133 Occupational Work Experience - Internship(minimum 2 units)CAO 134 Office Technology Internship SeminarCAO 152A Introduction to Windows for the PCCAO 154 Introduction to SpreadsheetsCAO 155 Introduction to Database ManagementCAO 156 Introduction to Presentation SoftwareCAO 157 Introduction to E-mail and Calendaring SoftwareCAO 164A Desktop Publishing Using Microsoft PublisherorCAO 164B Desktop Publishing Using Adobe InDesignCIS 150 Introduction to the InternetCIS 151 Introduction to Web PublishingTOTAL UNITS (including core) = 38.5-41.5