Title: ACCOUNTING I 634000
Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12 Duration: 2 semesters
Fee: $20.00 or price of workbook
Description: Accounting emphasizes accounting principles as they relate to the basic understanding and skills required in keeping manual and computerized financial records for a business. Emphasis is on providing students with entry-level skills for the accounting profession and/or preparing for further study in accounting
Title: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS 645000
Recommended Grade Level: 11-12 Duration: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Introduction to Business Computer Applications
Fee: $10.00
Description: Administrative Support Occupations is designed to
provide students with the procedures and skills necessary for the operation of a modern office. The course includes integration of concepts into realistic simulations and incorporation of computers as they relate to the typical tasks in a modern office. Students study emerging technologies and concepts that will allow them to function effectively in a high-tech environment.
Title: INTRO.TO BUSINESS COMPUTER APPS 641900
Recommended Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 2 semesters
Fee: $5.00
Description: This course is the first of two courses designed to provide students with basic computer applications skills. Students will be introduced, for a minimum of six weeks of the school year, to the touch method of operating a computer keyboard to produce simple business documents. Emphasis is placed on basic computer concepts both hardware and software, word processing, and spreadsheet applications. Computer technology will be presented that could lead to the student’s ability to obtain certification in basic information technology.
Title: BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 642100
Recommended Grade Level: 10-12 Duration: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Keyboarding or Introduction to Business Computer Applications
Fee: $10.00
Description: This course is designed to acquaint students with the advanced principles associated with information processing. Students study advanced computer concepts, software applications, and computer systems. Emphasis is placed on skill development in using technology to perform advanced information processing. Topics of study may include computer concepts, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software applications, which will increase with difficulty in the second semester. Computer technology will be presented that may lead to the student’s ability to obtain advanced certification in a popular office software package that includes word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, and presentation programs. The student will participate in job training for entry-level employment in computer information processing for advanced study at the post secondary level. Communication skills, keyboarding, decision-making, technology, and critical thinking skills are reinforced in this course through business application projects.
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Title: COOPERATIVE OFFICE EDUCATION (COE) 651000
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR
Recommended Grade Level: 12 Duration: 2 semesters
Prerequisites: Keyboarding Applications or Introduction to Business Computer Applications, C.O.E. Coordinator approval, and must have a 2.0 GPA.
Fee: $60.00
Credit: 3 units
Description: Cooperative Office Education (COE) is a school to work program offered to those prospective seniors who meet the guidelines set forth. Qualifications include excellent attendance and discipline reports, and a minimum of a 2.0 GPA. Students are employed in a professional office environment that is of interest to them. The course includes integration of computers, scanners, digital cameras, and other high-tech equipment as they related to typical tasks in modern offices. The relationship between school and work become an integral part of their education in COE. Students who successfully complete the program earn three elective credits.
Title: PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING I 745000
Recommended Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: None
Description: Principles of Marketing I is a course designed to introduce the basic foundations and functions of marketing in the American economic system. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for entering and advancing in the field of marketing. Skills in communication, mathematics and technology are reinforced in this course through the application of marketing principles.
Title: COOPERATIVE MARKETING EDU. I 747700
COURSE MUST BE TAKEN FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR
Recommended Grade Level: 11-12 Duration: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Must be 16 years old with a 2.0 GPA and one marketing course, Principles of Marketing I, or Introduction to Business Computer Applications
Credit: 3 units Fee: $60.00 state, local and national DECA dues
Description: Marketing Education I is a cooperative work and training program for students who are preparing for employment in marketing and distribution. Students take a required marketing course in the morning and receive on-the-job training at a local business in the afternoon for at least fifteen hours per week; therefore, employment becomes an integral part of the education program. Three elective credits are earned upon successful completion of 2 semesters, and students are paid an hourly wage by their employer. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the work site. Instructional units include: job finding skills, marketing concepts, promotion, and communication skills.
Title: COOPERATIVE MARKETING EDU. II 747900
Recommended Grade Level: 12 Duration: 2 semesters
COURSE MUST BE TAKEN FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR
Prerequisite: Must be 16 years old with a 2.0 GPA and Cooperative Marketing Education I
Fee: $60.00 state, local and national DECA dues
Credit: 3 units
Description: Marketing Education II is a continuation of the Marketing Education I work/study program. Students take their required merchandising course in the morning and work at a job training site (local business) at least 15 hours per week. Students must provide their own transportation to and from their job site. Three elective credits are earned upon successful completion of 2 semesters, and students are paid an hourly wage by their employer. Instructional units include: merchandising techniques, advertising, stock control, and entrepreneurship.
Title: ENTREPRENEURSHIP 744700
Recommended Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Keyboarding or Intro to BCA or enrolled in Keyboarding simultaneously.
Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the rewards and risks of owning or operating a business enterprise. Emphasis is placed on the mastery of skills needed to plan, organize, manage, operate and finance a business using current technology. Skills in communication, technical writing, mathematics, research, and problem solving are reinforced as each student prepares a business plan. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include cooperative education, school-based enterprises, job shadowing, and paid/unpaid internships. Simulations, projects, teamwork, DECA leadership activities, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.
Title: EDUCATION FOR CAREERS 644300
Recommended Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 2 semesters
Description: This course was designed to assist students with exploring careers and developing skills necessary to make meaningful decisions about their career choice. Students will be made aware that there are many factors to consider before selecting a suitable career. This course will assist the students in assessing their personal strengths and weaknesses as they relate to career decisions. This course will aid the student in developing strategies to make an effective transition from school to work. The student will develop skills in this course that are generic to all occupations.
