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Introduction to Keyboarding This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Skill development in keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on the development of acceptable speed and accuracy. (2 Lab.)
POFT 1192 (1 Credit Hours) Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC.
Special Topics in Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: 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.)
POFT 1193 (1 Credit Hours) Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC.
Special Topics in General Office/Clerical and Typing Services This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: 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.)
POFT 1207 (2 Credit Hours) Offered at CVC, EFC, ECC.
Proofreading and Editing This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Instruction in proofreading and editing skills necessary to assure accuracy in business documents. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
POFT 1292 (2 Credit Hours) Offered at CVC, EFC, ECC.
Special Topics in Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: 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.)
POFT 1293 (2 Credit Hours) Offered at CVC, EFC, ECC.
Special Topics in General Office/Clerical and Typing Services This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: 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.)
Business English This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Administrative Office Procedures I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding skills. Course Description: Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
POFT 1313 (3 Credit Hours) Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC.
Professional Development for Office Personnel This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Preparation for the work force including business ethics, interpersonal relations, professional attire, and career advancement. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Records and Information Management I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to basic records information management filing systems including manual and electronic filing. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Business Math This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Fundamentals of business mathematics including analytical and critical thinking skills. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Business Math and Machine Applications This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Business math problem-solving skills using office technology. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Business Presentations This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Keyboarding proficiency. Course Description: Skill development in planning and conducting business presentations including communication and media skills. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Beginning Keyboarding This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Skill development keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting basic documents. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
POFT 1349 (3 Credit Hours) Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC.
Administrative Office Procedures II This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: In-depth coverage of office application with special emphasis on decision making, goal setting, management theories, and critical thinking. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant
and Secretarial Science, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: 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.)
Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: 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.)
Cooperative Education - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: 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.)
Cooperative Education - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: 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.)
POFT 1392 (3 Credit Hours) Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC.
Special Topics in Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: 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.)
POFT 1393 (3 Credit Hours) Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC.
Special Topics in General Office/Clerical and Typing Services This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: 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.)
POFT 1493 (4 Credit Hours) Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC.
Special Topics in General Office/Clerical and Typing Services This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: 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.)
Speed and Accuracy Building This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding skills. Course Description: Review, correct, and improve keyboarding techniques for the purpose of increasing speed and improving accuracy. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Intermediate Keyboarding This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A continuation of keyboarding skills emphasizing acceptable speed, and accuracy levels and formatting documents. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Business Correspondence and Communication This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Business English. Course Description: Development of writing and presentation skills to produce effective business communications. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Administrative Systems This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Advanced concepts of project management and office procedures utilizing integration of previously learned office skills. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: 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.)
Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: 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.)
Cooperative Education-General Office/Clerical and Typing Services This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: 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.)
Cooperative Education-General Office/Clerical and Typing Services This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: 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.)
POFT 2388 (3 Credit Hours) Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC.
Internship-General Office/Clerical and Typing Services This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: 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.