Housatonic Community College

(2009-2010 Catalog)Course Selection Guide for this program

Business Office Technology: Word/Information Processing Specialist Option (code: EA92)      

Associate in Science Degree

This program provides students with the skills necessary to excel in a word/information processing environment. Students become proficient in keyboarding, word processing, language arts skills, help desk activities and they are introduced to desktop publishing and office integration skills. Word Processing students are encouraged to develop individual areas of interest through part-time and summer employment.

Outcomes

• Demonstrate speed and accuracy in keyboarding and computer application skills that will meet current industry standards.
• Generate complex and integrated documents using current word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation graphics, and desktop publishing software as well as other software appropriate for the office environment.
• Use logic to make decisions, solve problems, acquire and use information, and evaluate outcomes for clarification.
• Apply mathematical skills in solving problems related to the design, format, tabulation, and presentation of business documents.
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the automated office including managing the office environment, and its systems and issues.

Suggested Sequence of Courses:
Prerequisite or parallel courses may be required. Please check individual course descriptions for details.