Business Education
Applied Arts Department
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Grade Open To: 10-11-12 |
Term: 1 & 2 |
Credit: 1.0 |
Prerequisite/Grade Recommendation: Overall "C" grade point average
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| Fees: None | ||
| The student will learn accounting principles and concepts as applied to small businesses; he/she will be prepared for an entry-level job in accounting. This is a good background course for the following college majors: accounting, business administration, finance, economics, marketing, computer science, hotel and restaurant management, and agriculture. | ||
Grade Open To: 12 |
Term: 1 or 2 |
Credit: 0.5 |
Prerequisite/Grade Recommendation: Introduction to Computer Skills (or Keyboarding) and successful completion of English 9, 10, 11 |
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| Fees: $12.00 | ||
| Application of written and oral communication skills will be emphasized in this course. Through the use of word processing and multi-media presentation software, students will develop a solid base in composing multiple business documents, and developing informative business presentations. Skills in listening, interpersonal communications, interviewing will be emphasized. Employability skills - those basic skills necessary for getting, keeping, and doing well on a job, will be stressed. This course will satisfy one semester of English credit. | ||
Grade Open To: 11-12 |
Term: 1 or 2 |
Credit: 0.5 |
Prerequisite/Grade Recommendation: None |
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| The course covers the law as it generally relates to society, and then specifically, as it relates to the citizens, the minor, and the consumer. There is an in-depth study of the principles of law as they relate to contracts. Insurance employment contracts, government regulations of employment, employee and employer rights are also covered in this course. This course offers students a potential for becoming responsible citizens, and it teaches them rules to follow in their business and personal lives. | ||
Grade Open To: 9-10-11-12 |
Term: 1 or 2 |
Credit: 0.5 |
Prerequisite/Grade Recommendation: Introductions to Computer Skills (or Keyboarding) |
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| Fees: $12.00 | ||
| This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience with personal computers. The student will gain knowledge of computer technology through use of Microsoft Office. Students will learn Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access and will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to apply learning in personal and/or business applications. These programs are beneficial in students' daily lives and in a variety of careers. Successful completion of this course with an "A" or "B" will earn the student credit at Joliet Junior College (CIS 126) upon enrollment. | ||
Grade Open To: 11-12 |
Term: 1 & 2 |
Credit: 1.0 |
Prerequisite/Grade Recommendation: "C" or better in Accounting I |
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| Fees: $12.00 | ||
| This course is designed to assist students who are interested in attending a school of business at the college level. It is also intended to provide the student with entry-level skills and knowledge in the event he/she wishes to enter the business world. The student will learn to operate the software by entering realistic accounting transactions for a variety of business applications and by general financial statements as well as other management information reports. Sucessful completion of this course with an "A" or "B", will earn the student credit at Joliet Junior College (ACCY101) upon enrollment. | ||
Grade Open To: 11-12 |
Term: 1 or 2 |
Credit: 0.5 |
Prerequisite/Grade Recommendation: Students that have successfully completed Orientation to Business are not eligible for this course. |
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| Fees: None | ||
This course is designed to give all junior and senior students a general knowledge of managing personal economics. This will include curriculum related to (1) finding and purchasing a vehicle, (2) housing, (3) budgeting, (4) interviewing, (5) sales, (6) credit and banking, and (7) investing. |
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Grade Open To: 10-11-12 |
Term: 1 or 2 |
Credit: 0.5 |
Prerequisite/Grade Recommendation: Intro to Computer Skills (or Keyboarding) and Computer Applications
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| Fees: $12.00 | ||
| Desktop publishing is the process of using the computer and specific types of software to combine text and graphics to produce professional-looking documents. This project-oriented course is designed to provide students with the ability to create a variety of desktop published documents including: newsletters, flyers, brochures, and a binding project using advanced concepts and software. Students will learn how to plan and design documents with watermarks, borders, AutoShapes, text boxes, WordArt, graphics, bullets, and more. Effective use of colors, fonts, and special effects will be emphasized. Software introduced will be state of the art and continually changing. | ||
Grade Open To: 9-10-11-12 |
Term: 1 or 2 |
Credit: 0.5 |
Prerequisite/Grade Recommendation: Introduction to Computer Skills (or Keyboarding) |
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| Fees: $12.00 | ||
| Further keyboarding skill development using the personal computer will be the focus of this course. Emphasis will be on correct typing techniques, proofreading, and advanced document production utilizing WordPerfect software. Topics to be covered include: centering, personal and business letters, forms, inter-office memos, tables, macros, merging, and reports. Any student wanting entry-level clerical employment would benefit from this class as well as those wanting to go to college with the knowledge of business formats. Successful completion of this course with an "A" or "B" will earn the student credit at Joliet Junior College (OFS 102 and 103) upon enrollment. | ||
Grade Open To: 9-10-11-12 |
Term: 1 or 2 |
Credit: 0.5 |
Prerequisite/Grade Recommendation: None |
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| Fees: $12.00 | ||
| This course is designed to teach students the touch system of the alpha/numeric keyboard on the personal computer. Emphasis is on proper keying techniques and proofreading/editing skills. Students will strive for accuracy and moderate speed. Students will also gain knowledge of Microsoft Word and WordPerfect. Basic word processing will be introduced. Students will key academic reports, personal and business letters, e-mail massages, memos, simple tables, and outlines in Microsoft Word and WordPerfect. The development of employability skills will be included in the course. This course is required before entry into other business computer classes. Successful completion of this course with an "A" or "B" will earn the student credit at Joliet Junior College (OFS 101) upon enrollment. | ||
Grade Open To: 9-10-11-12 |
Term: 1 or 2 |
Credit: 0.25 (credit per year) |
Prerequisite/Grade Recommendation: Permission of office center staff, written application and faculty recommendation. |
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| Fees: None | ||
| Students will serve as assistants to the professional(s) in office centers such as Attendance, Main, Media Center, and Student Services. Students will receive practical training in the operations of these centers. They will assist in a variety of capacities, whenever the need arises. | ||
Grade Open To: 10-11-12 |
Term: 1 or 2 |
Credit: 0.5 |
Prerequisite/Grade Recommendation: Introduction to Computer Skills (or Keyboarding) and Formatting |
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| Fees: $12.00 | ||
| This course is designed to meet the needs of the advanced business student in developing word processing skills. Students will use Word Perfect 10.0 and Microsoft Word for Windows. Advanced word processing techniques, filing procedures, and office simulations will be utilized. The student who successfully completes this course will be ready for entry-level office positions. | ||
Grade Open To: 9-10 |
Term: 1 or 2 |
Credit: 0.5 |
Prerequisite/Grade Recommendation: None |
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| Fees: None | ||
In today's increasingly complex society, everyone needs an understanding of the business world. This is true not only of the person who intends to enter the business world in order to make a living, but of each person who will buy and use the goods and services that business has to offer. Nine weeks of this course will be a program in consumer education which will include the following topics: the individual consumer in the marketplace, money management, consumer credit, human services-housing, food, transportation, clothing, health services, drugs and cosmetics, recreation, furnishings and appliances, insurance, savings and investments, taxes, and the consumer in our economy. Other topics will include banking services, the stock market, basic marketing principles, and career investigation. This course is a prerequisite for Product Marketing at the Sophomore/Junior/Senior level. |
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Grade Open To: 10-11-12 |
Term: 1 or 2 |
Credit: 0.5 |
Prerequisite/Grade Recommendation: Orientation to Business |
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| Fees: None | ||
| This course focuses on marketing and advertising products to the consumer. Content will be based on real world examples in sports, entertainment and advertising. Topics covered include marketing research, product planning, purchasing, distribution, pricing, promotion, and advertising in relation to sports and entertainment. | ||
Grade Open To: 12 |
Term: 1 & 2 |
Credit: 3.0 (1 for class; 2 for work) |
Prerequisite/Grade Recommendation: By application & recommendation from teacher/interview |
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| Fees: $12.00 | ||
Work Internship is a cooperative work-training program that is designed to provide vocational training and technology preparation for an occupation on a part-time basis. Students must have career objectives related to retail, office, trade and industrial, health, family and consumer sciences, or agriculture. Students are enrolled in four school classes, including one related WI class. Emphasis is placed on the work experience rather than earnings. Each training station must be approved and must provide each student with a minimum of 15 hours of work per week. The student must provide his/her own transportation and have parental approval for acceptance into the program. The program is applicable for those wanting to attend college as well as those wanting full-time employment. |
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