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BUSINESS EDUCATION OFFERINGS

Open to freshmen and


sophomores
1 semester; 1 credit
This course is an
introduction to practical
economics and an
overview of basic aspects
of business. Emphasis is
on the students role as
consumer, producer, and
citizen. Topics include
money management,
banking services, savings
and investments, credit,
insurance, business and
government services,
taxes, the American
business system, and
basic economics.
Successful completion of
this course fulfills the state
consumer education
requirement.
602/2, 6027/2, 6028,
6042/60262, 6029
Consumer Education J/S

Open to juniors and


seniors
1 semester; 1 credit

Students learn about their


rights and responsibilities
as consumers. Topics
include decision making,
money management,
insurance, credit, savings,
marketplace frauds, and
buying goods and services
in the area of foods,
clothing, housing, and new
and used cars. Successful
completion of this course
fulfills the state consumer
education requirement.
604/2, 6057/2, 6049
Applied
Keyboarding/Introducto
ry Microsoft Office
1 semester; 1 credit

This onesemester
course is
designed
to provide
an opportunity for
students to master the
skills of entering
alphabetic, numeric, and
symbolic information on a
keyboard and a 10-key pad
using the touch method of
typing. Emphasis is placed
on development of
accuracy, speed, proper
techniques, and correct
fingering. Students learn
how to use the computer
as a learning tool for
problem solving and in the
production of both print
and non-print materials.
computer proficiency
graduation requirement.
Successful completion of
this course fulfills the
computer proficiency
graduation requirement.

628/2, 6388/2
Accounting and
Investment Principles
1 semester; 1 credit
This class is a must for
students who are
contemplating a college
degree in Accounting or

Investments. The
accounting cycle, system
design, cash control,
inventory methods,
receivables, and
depreciation methods will
be covered in the
accounting section. The
Investments portion of the
class will introduce
planning, implementing,
and managing a successful
investment program.
Students will experience

investing by raising money


and investing in the stock
market. The class will
utilize as guest speakers
the many accounting and
investment professionals
who live in our
communities.
633/2, 6337, 6338
Computer Applications
Prerequisite: none, but
the ability to type at
least 30 WPM
recommended
1 semester; 1 credit

Students use personal


computers to learn a
variety of applications
such as graphics, word
processing, email,
database, spreadsheets,
PowerPoint

presentations, and
exploring the Internet.
Emphasis is placed on the
components of Microsoft
Office. May be combined
with Advanced
Computer Applications for
a one-year course.
Successful completion of
this course fulfills the
computer proficiency
graduation requirement.
632/2 Computer
Applications A

Prerequisite: none, but


the ability to type at
least 30 WPM
recommended
1 semester; 1 credit
In this honors level course,
increased emphasis is
placed upon concepts,
abstract relationships,
critical thinking, and
creative thinking. Students
use personal computers to
learn a variety of
applications such as
graphics, word processing,
email, databases,
spreadsheets , PowerPoint
presentations, and
exploring the Internet.
Analytical and

investigative strategies
will be the focus of the
class using the
components of Microsoft
Office. Students will learn
website creation and will
complete integrated
projects using Word,
Access, and Excel. May be
combined with Advanced
Computer Applications for
a one-year course.
Successful completion of
this course fulfills the
computer proficiency
graduation requirement.
635/2 Advanced
Computer Applications

Prerequisite: Computer
Applications or strong
working knowledge of
Windows operating
system software
1 semester; 1 credit
This is a course in the use
of personal computers for
a variety of advanced
applications such as
spreadsheets, database,
web page design,
Photoshop, digital movie
editing, and computer
animation. Successful
completion of this course
fulfills the computer
proficiency graduation
requirement.

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