Course Descriptions for POFT
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POFT 1127 Introduction to Keyboarding (1) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Skill development in keyboarding with emphasis on alphabet, number, and symbol keys by touch. Skills can be applied to computers, typewriters, and other equipment with keyboards. (2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1192 Special Topics in Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General (1) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.) |
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POFT 1193 Special Topics in General Office/Clerical and Typing Services (1) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation which are relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1207 Proofreading and Editing (2) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Instruction in proofreading and editing skills necessary to assure accuracy in business documents. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1292 Special Topics in Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General (2) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec.) |
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POFT 1293 Special Topics in General Office/Clerical and Typing Services (2) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation which are relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1301 Business English (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding skills. Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1313 Professional Development for Office Personnel (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Preparation for the work force including business ethics, interpersonal relations, professional attire, and career advancement. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1319 Records and Information Management I (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Introduction to basic records and information management. Includes the life cycle of a record, manual and electronic records management, and basic filing procedures and rules. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1321 Business Math (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Instruction in the fundamentals of business mathematics including analytical and problem-solving skills for critical thinking in business applications. (3 Lec.) |
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POFT 1325 Business Math and Machine Applications (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Skill development in the use of electronic calculators and business math functions. Emphasis on business problem-solving skills using spreadsheet software and/or electronic calculator/keyboard. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1328 Business and Professional Presentations (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Keyboarding proficiency. Skill development in planning and conducting business presentations on an individual and/or group basis including communication and media skills. Topics include leadership, effective participation, and group behavior. Student will use current software to develop business presentations. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1329 Beginning Keyboarding (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Skill development in the operation of the keyboard by touch applying proper keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting basic documents. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1349 Administrative Office Procedures II (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. In-depth coverage of office application with special emphasis on decision making, goal setting, management theories, and critical thinking. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1380 Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. 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. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
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POFT 1381 Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. 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. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
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POFT 1382 Cooperative Education-General Office/Clerical and Typing Services (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. 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. (1 Lec. 15 Ext.) |
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POFT 1383 Cooperative Education-General Office/Clerical and Typing Services (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. 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. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
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POFT 1392 Special Topics in Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation which are relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1393 Special Topics in General Office/Clerical and Typing Services (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1493 Special Topics in General Office/Clerical and Typing Services (4) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current event, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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POFT 2203 Speed and Accuracy Building (2) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Review, correct, improve, and/or perfect touch keyboarding techniques for the purpose of increasing speed and improving accuracy. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 2301 Intermediate Keyboarding (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: POFT 1329 - Beginning Keyboarding. A continuation of keyboarding skills in document formatting, emphasizing speed, and accuracy. Emphasis on proofreading, editing, and following instructions, and keying documents from various copy. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 2312 Business Correspondence and Communication (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Business English. Development of writing and presentation skills to produce effective business communications. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 2331 Administrative Systems (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Advanced concepts of project management and office procedures utilizing integration of previously learned office skills. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 2380 Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. 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. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
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POFT 2381 Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. 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. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
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POFT 2382 Cooperative Education-General Office/Clerical and Typing Services (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. 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. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.) |
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POFT 2383 Cooperative Education-General Office/Clerical and Typing Services (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. 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. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
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POFT 2388 Internship-General Office/Clerical and Typing Services (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.) |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.