Course Descriptions

POFT  1307  Proofreading and Editing
Instruction in proofreading and editing skills necessary to assure accuracy in business documents.  Lab required.  3 credit hours.  (W)

 

POFT  1319  Records and Information Management I
Introduction to basic records information management systems including manual and electronic filing.  Lab required.  3 credit hours.  (W)

 

POFT  1329  Beginning Keyboarding
Skill development of keyboarding techniques.  Emphasis on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting basic documents.  3 credit hours. (W)

 

POFT  1349  Administrative Office Procedures II
In-depth coverage of office procedures with emphasis on decision-making, goal setting, management theories, and critical thinking. To be completed during the last semester of the Business Office Support Systems degree or certificate.  Lab required. Prerequisites: ITSC 1309, POFI 2301, POFT 1307, and POFT 1319. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

POFT  1380  Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Contact the Associate Dean/Director for more information. Prerequisite: Consent of Associate Dean/Director. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

POFT  2301  Intermediate Keyboarding
A continuation of keyboarding skills emphasizing acceptable speed, and accuracy levels and formatting documents. Lab required. Prerequisite: POFT 1329. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

POFT  2303  Speed and Accuracy Building
Review, correct, and improve keyboarding techniques for the purpose of increasing speed and improving accuracy. Lab required. Prerequisite: POFT 1329. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

POFT  2312  Business Correspondence and Communication
Development of writing and presentation skills to produce effective business communications. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

POFT 2331  Administrative Project Solutions
Advanced concepts of project management and office procedures integrating software applications, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

POFT 2371  Strategies in Social Media
This course focuses on creating professional business presence by using current social media applications. Topics will include strategies, effective communication, networking, audience engagement, best practices and using social media apps to communicate, engage, and market to business customers and stakeholders. 3 credit hours. (W)