Course Syllabus

Course Syllabus
Administrative Professional

Daily Class Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 4:30AM-8:30PM
*Wednesday 6:35 -8:30 PM

Ms. Julianne Ellis (Julie), Computer Teacher

Email: Julianne.Ellis@sweetwaterschools.org

(619) 336-9400

Diana Arellano, IET Teacher

Email: diana.arellano@sweetwaterschools.org

(619) 535-9317, Direct (call or text ok)

Objective: Students prepare for the modern business office workplace as well as introductory computer task by learning essential Microsoft Office application and business communication.

Objective: Students will prepare for the modern workplace by learning office skills, including typing, filing, and Microsoft Office products while improving English language and literacy skills. IET

Sweetwater Adult Education supports an inclusive learning environment... where diverse perspectives, cultures, languages, ethnicities, and disabilities are recognized, respected, and seen as a source of strength. Students who learn differently or have a necessity for accommodations or access are encouraged to discuss their needs with the instructor. You may also submit a referral to the Disability and Access Resource Center.

Course Description:  This course will provide the student a working knowledge of office procedures, Microsoft Office 365 skills, keyboarding, record management and business communication.   All skills required for a successful job in a business office environment.  

Student will learn to:

• • • Be an effective communicator both written and orally

    • Pass clerical exams for government jobs

    • Use Microsoft Office 365/2019 application

    • Type at a minimum of 30 nwpm

    • Create business letters and memos

    • Create financial reports

    • Conduct payroll

    • File both manual and electronically

    • Workplace Readiness Skills

Language and Literacy (L&L)

Language and Literacy support is a component of your course.  This part of your course covers reading, writing, listening, and speaking as it relates to your lesson. You will meet with an IET teacher to cover these components for your weekly lesson. These programs are designed to teach the academic skills necessary for success and to help students become more productive community members.  The Language and Literacy program is designed to help students develop job readiness skills, find employment, advance on the job, or enter adult secondary education classes. 

Vocational Adult Basic Education (VABE)
Math Literacy support is a component of your course.  This part of your course covers improving students basic skills in language arts and mathematics. understanding of math concepts,  calculations as it relates to your lesson. You will meet with an IET teacher to cover these components for your weekly lesson. The VABE program is designed to help students develop job readiness skills, find employment, advance on the job, or enter adult secondary education classes. 

Learning Environments:

1.  Office 365/2019: You will login into this website to download software; office 365/2019 (if needed) and Teams.

2.  MindTap: Our learning environment for reading, assignments, and exams. You will receive your MindTap login on day 2.  You have work in 2 separate MindTap courses; Administrative Professional and Computer Applications.

Required Textbooks and Supplies: 

         Textbooks: 

1.  The Office Procedures – built into online course (Click here for more Info)

Oliverio/Pasewark/White

ISBN 978-1-337-28136-2

2.   Simulations Resource Book for The Office – PDF copy provided

Oliverio/Pasewark/White

Cengage ISBN 978-1-337-68966-3

You may purchase hardcopy from Cengage at 1 800 355-9983 $53.95

3.    Alphabetic Indexing 6th ed. – PDF copy provided

Guthrie/Norwood

ISBN 978-0-538-66926-9

You may purchase workbook from Cengage at 1 800 355-9983 $24

4.    'HOW 14' A Handbook for Office Professionals – OPTIONAL

Clark & Clark

Cengage ISBN 978-1-305-58696-3

Search for best deals or www.cengage.com $186

Storage Media:

One USB storage device for saving class assignments or a dedicated folder on your computer to save documents.

Articulation credit:

·         Procedures for Office Professional BUS 218       1 credit

Methods of Instruction:

This is an online course using Microsoft TEAMS.  Structured as both video and/or live meetings, online, MindTap, and self-paced.  TEAM meeting allows students to learn in a group with visual aids and teacher. MindTap allows student to work online.  MindTap includes an e-book, activities, simulation labs, and assessments. The materials and learning tools utilized in this course include textbook readings, in unit and end of unit exercises and exams, simulation jobs, and final project. Live online sessions required 2 x weekly with option for 1x1 assistance during instructor office hours.

                                                      Instructional Strategies

         Online meeting lecture and demonstration.............................................................................. 20%

         Student assignments...................................................................................................................... 50%

         Simulated office work.....................................................................................................................  20%

         Exams.................................................................................................................................................. 10%

Class Schedules:

Classroom:

• Class will meet 4x per week

• Arrive to meeting on time

• Respect each other’s space

Assignments & Evaluation: Student must complete all the required assignments listed on the pacing guide. Students should concentrate on understanding and mastering the performance objectives of each chapter.  Students must complete and pass all assessments required at the end of each chapter using MindTap and/or pdf assessment.  Students must complete and pass all assessments, final project, and portfolio at completion of all coursework.  A passing score of 80% or higher is require for each assessment. Students must also take and attempt to pass the industry skills certification exam.

The Office Simulation: A two-part workplace simulations are complete with company descriptions, instructions, documents, and other materials.  These simulations provide activities in a realistic work situation. They will reinforce the skills and knowledge you learned from the MindTap text.

Certificates: Students will receive a certificate/s upon completion of course.

·       Certificate of Completion will be issued by instructor upon completion of all required hours, coursework, and assessments.