Course Descriptions

Business and Consumer Law

Business and Consumer Law makes real-world connections through practical information about the U.S. legal system and regulations affecting businesses, families, and individuals in their related roles. Knowledge of business and consumer law is useful for all students because all students eventually assume roles as citizens, workers, and consumers in their communities and in society at large. Students will explore areas such as ethics, criminal and civil law, consumer protection, and contract law. This course strives to empower students to be active, engaged citizens by equipping them with practical, relevant content that they can use in their daily lives while developing skills that are important for workplace success. 

Computer Applications

Computer Applications I provides students with hands-on computer experience using the essential software packages in use in the majority of business and private operations.  Students will learn to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to solve a variety of problems.  The specific applications software which will be used includes Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. 

Business and professional environments have undergone a rapid state of change to become more efficient.  New technologies and careers have been developed in contemporary offices with the advent of computers.  This course will help students develop the basic computer application skills of today’s entry-level employee who needs to be computer literate with hands-on skills.  These students may work in diverse environments in government, private industry, education, or social service organizations.

This course is offered as a dual enrollment course in which students may earn college credit.

Freshman Seminar

In this semester course, students will gain insight into who they are as a student, how they can improve as a learner through various skills, strategies, and new techniques as well as benefit moving forward in their educational journey.

Marketing

In this course, students will be whisked away to a magical classroom where they will learn how to cast buying spells on target markets, collect consumer data to concoct complete marketing plan potions, and understand the many techniques used to become a marketing wizard. Students will also work on the art of performances and creative thinking that are essential in becoming a top-of-the-line marketing wizard. 

Microsoft Office Specialist

The Microsoft Office Specialist course provides industry-leading assessments of skills and knowledge giving students real-world exercises to appraise their understanding of Microsoft Office. These skills will prepare them for future academic or workforce opportunities. 

Students will gain hands-on computer experience while completing extensive business problems and projects. After completion of these units, the students will be prepared to become certified as Microsoft Office Specialists in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. These certifications will give students a professional edge with evidence of industry-recognized role-based skills. These skills will help them to get hired, get ahead, be productive faster, and give them the recognition they deserve. These certifications will also give them a professional advantage by providing globally recognized industry endorsed evidence of skills mastery, demonstrating their abilities and willingness to embrace new technologies.