Computer Concepts
This is a one-semester course designed to introduce students to using computers. The class consists of
nine weeks of keyboarding where students will learn proper keyboarding technique. The second part will be
an introduction to word processing, spreadsheet, and database. Required course. Software: Microsoft
Office. Text: Century 21 – Keyboarding, Formatting and Document Processing, South-Western, 1997 and
Computer Applications for Business, DDC, 1990.
Web Page Design I
In this one semester course, students will learn internet basics, basic HTML as well as designing, maintaining, and
updating a web page using Adobe Dreamweaver.
Prerequisite: Computer Concepts.
Software: Adobe Dreamweaver
Web Page Design II
In this one semester course, students will maintain and update a personal web site and blog using WordPress. It will be a
project based class where students will work on updates on there personal sites and posted weekly blog entries. In using/learning Wordpress you will be able to utilize skills acquired in Web Design I.
Prerequisite: A grade of B or above in Web Page Design I and approval of instructor.
Software: WordPress
Accounting I
Accounting I is designed to teach the basic principles, concepts and procedures of accounting as used in
businesses organized as sole proprietorships and partnerships and for both service and merchandising
businesses. Working papers, projects and business situations are used to reinforce standard accounting
practices. One-semester course open to juniors and seniors. Text: Century 21 Accounting, South - Western, 2000.
Business Law
This introduction course focuses on the development of law in the U.S. and its importance to society.
Review of actual case problems, mastery of legal terminology and developing the ability to think through
legal problems analytically and systematically is emphasized. One semester course open to juniors
and seniors. Text: Law for Business, South – Western, 1993.
Consumer Education
This survey course is designed to help a student become an effective consumer by intelligently managing
his personal and economic affairs. Some of the topics covered include budgeting, banking, credit,
insurance and taxes. Required course. Text: Consumer Education and Economics, Glencoe, 1997.
Economics
This one semester course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of our economic system.
This course provides more advanced preparation and information than provided in the Consumer Education
course listed above.
Marketing
Through a study of Marketing, students learn about the forces of marketing that operate in our market orientated economy. Analysis of recent changes and trends in distributing goods and services is made in addition to an in-depth study of retail and wholesale markets. One semester course open to juniors and seniors. Text: Marketing – Foundations and Functions, South-Western, 1995.