COURSE DESCRIPTIONS POFT 1264. PRACTICUM-ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND SECRETARIAL SCIENCE, GENERAL (CAPSTONE) (0-14-2) 52.0401
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
POFT 1292. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ SECRETARIAL SCIENCE, GENERAL (CAPSTONE) (1-2-2) 52.0401
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
POFT 1301. BUSINESS ENGLISH (3-0-3) 52.0501
Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
POFT 1309. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES I (3-0-3) 52.0401
Study of current office procedures, duties and responsibilities applicable to an office environment. Prerequisites: Both POFT 2401 or equivalent (with keyboarding speed of 40 words per minute) and ENGL 1301 or POFT 1301 with a minimum grade of “C.” Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
POFT 1313. PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE PREPARATION (3-0-3) 52.0401
Preparation for career success including ethics, interpersonal relations, professional attire and advancement. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
POFT 1319. RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT(FALL ONLY) (3-0-3) 52.0401
Introduction to basic records information management filing systems including manual and electronic filing. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
POFT 1321. BUSINESS MATH (3-0-3) 52.0408
Fundamentals of business mathematics including analytical and critical thinking skills. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
POFT 1325. BUSINESS MATH AND MACHINE APPLICATIONS (3-0-3) 52.0408
Skill development in business math problem-solving using electronic technology. Prerequisite: POFT 1321. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
POFT 1329. BEGINNING KEYBOARDING (2-2-3) 52.0408
Skill development keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting basic documents. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
POFT 1349. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES II (FALL ONLY) (3-0-3) 52.0401
In depth coverage of office procedures with special emphasis on decision making, goal setting, management theories and critical thinking. Prerequisites: POFT 1309 with a minimum grade of “C,” POFT 2401 or equivalent (with minimum keyboarding speed of 40 words per minute) and ENGL 1301. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
POFT 2264. PRACTICUM-ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ SECRETARIAL SCIENCE, GENERAL (CAPSTONE) (0-20-2) 52.0401
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
POFT 2303. SPEED AND ACCURACY BUILDING (2-2-3) 52.0408
Review, correct and improve keyboarding techniques for the purpose of increasing speed and improving accuracy. This course is designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency of 40 words per minute on a five-minute timing with at least 95% accuracy. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1. .
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