BUSINESS OFFICE TECHNOLOGY—INFORMATION PROCESSING—ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE
GRICULTURE—FOOD
OF ACHIEVEMENT
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Business Office Technology programs promote the economic development of the community; provide for lifelong learning and academic excellence through course content, application, and
technology; serve diverse populations; encourage positive work ethic; and meet workforce needs through skills development, training, and personal growth.
The Business Office Technology programs offer training in keyboarding, office software applications, filing and records management, accounting (Bookkeeping Certificate), customer service, and business
English and math applications. Students are prepared for career opportunities in administrative support, bookkeeping and data entry, customer service and other entry-level office positions.
As a result of ongoing changes in technology, the need to expand competencies, and changing transfer requirements, certificate and degree requirements may also change. If you note changes in
degrees or certificate requirements, or if courses are not offered in a particular semester, please consult with a counselor or faculty on how best to complete the program in which you are enrolled.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Peter Calvert at (831) 755-6747, pcalvert@hartnell.edu, E-212
Carol Hobson at (831) 755-6852, chobson@hartnell.edu, E-216
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Business Office Technology program, a student should be able to:
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demonstrate proficiency in selecting and using appropriate business software application and tools.
prepare and deliver business documents and presentations in appropriate form, format, and language.
solve problems and make decisions collaboratively or independently.
A minimum of 60.0 semester units with a grade of “C” or better must be maintained in all degree-applicable units. Only courses numbered 1-199 may apply toward the Associate Degree. Courses listed
below may have prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrolling. Consult a schedule of classes, college catalog, or a counselor for further information.
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Course No.
COM-5‡
BUS-50
BUS-111
BUS-128
BUS-129
BUS-131
BUS-140A & B
BUS-150.15
BUS-172
BUS-173
BUS-175
BUS-177
BUS-190
BUS-194
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RECOMMENDED MAJOR ELECTIVES (Select from the following; none required)
Recommended Major Elective
Recommended Major Elective
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Natural Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS)
Social & Behavioral Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Humanities (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS)
Ethnic Groups in the United States (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Language and Rationality (9 Units)
A.
Written Composition
B.
Communication and Analytical Thinking
Communication and Analytical Thinking
Course No.
BUS-32
BUS-151
Course No.
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Course Title
Introduction to Organizational Communication
Introduction to PC Applications
Intermediate Office Skills
Professionalism in the Workplace
Practical Customer Service Skills
Business English
Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy
Word Processing
Machine Calculations on the Microcomputer
Filing Procedures and Records Management
Business Communications
Proofreading and Editing Skills
Career Management
Human Relations in Business
SUBTOTAL UNITS (36.0)
Course Title
Introduction to Business
Business Mathematics
Course Title
Units
3.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
3.0
1.0
3.0
1.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
College Composition and Reading
Intermediate Algebra
Introduction to Organizational Communication
General Education
Business Office Technology—Information Processing Required Major Courses
ELECTIVES (Courses Numbered 1–199) required when GE units plus Degree units total are fewer than 60.0
TOTAL UNITS
3.0
5.0
(3.0)
21.0
36.0
3.0
60.0
ENG-1A
MAT-123*
COM-5‡
*Completion of MAT-123 or completion of any math in which MAT-123 is a prerequisite with a “C” or better.
‡ These
courses also satisfy General Education Requirements.
TRANSFER STUDENTS: Completing the AS degree does not meet all the requirements for transfer. Students planning to transfer to a university should follow the requirements of the four-year
university. Information on course equivalencies and major preparation requirements for the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems are available online at
www.assist.org. Please consult with a Hartnell College counselor to review transfer requirements.
Units
3.0
3.0
Units