GTCC Business Career Paths by Guilford Technical Community College

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What's Inside Accounting .......................................2 Business Administration.........................3 Human Resources Management Option........................4 Computer Information Technology.........5 Computer Programming........................6 Computer Technology Integration Database Management Option........ 7 Mobile Device Development Emphasis................................8 Web Emphasis..............................9 Global Logistics Technology.................10 Healthcare Management Technology............................11 Hospitality Management.....................12 Information Systems Security..............13 Medical Office Administration..............14 Networking Technology.......................15 Occupational Technology, General.......16 Office Administration...........................17 Paralegal Technology .........................18 Simulation and Game Development...........................19

The programs listed in this booklet will require students to use technology (computer, internet, etc.) in all of its courses related to the program. Please see your advisor for more information.

Business

Career Paths There are many paths to success at GTCC. One of those paths is through our business career programs. The business programs at GTCC can open many doors for your future in areas such as global logistics, web technologies and human resources. Our programs are geared towards giving students the hands-on experience and training needed to be successful in the real world. These programs also provide students with a wellrounded education and a solid foundation to build upon. GTCC offers more than 15 business-related programs of study, many with certificate and diploma options. So whether you want to become a paralegal, marketing executive, computer programmer or office assistant, GTCC's business career programs can help you reach your professional goals.

Accounting Fall Semester I ACA 111 College Student Success ______ ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting ______ BUS 125 Personal Finance ______ ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics ______ ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry ______ – – Math Elective2 ______ Spring Semester I ACC 121 Principles of Managerial Accounting ______ ACC 149 Intro to Accounting Spreadsheets ______ BUS 115 Business Law ______ CIS 110 Intro to Computers ______ ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics ______ Summer Semester I ACC 140 Payroll Accounting ______ ACC 150 Accounting Software Apps ______ ACC 151 Accounting Spreadsheet Apps ______ – – Accounting Technical Elective1 ______ Fall Semester II The Accounting curriculum is designed to provide ACC 129 Individual Income Taxes ______ ACC 220 Intermediate Accounting I ______ students with the knowledge and the skills necessary BUS 225 Business Finance ______ for employment and growth in the accounting DBA 110 Database Concepts ______ profession. Using the “language of business,” 3 ______ – – Second English Elective accountants assemble and analyze, process and Spring Semester II communicate essential information about financial ACC 130 Business Income Taxes ______ operations. ACC 227 Practices in Accounting ______ ACC 221 Intermediate Accounting II ______ In addition to course work in accounting principles, 4 ______ – – Communication Elective theories and practice, students will study business law, – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective5 ______ finance, management and economics. Total credit hours required for degree: 73 Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting positions in many types of organizations including accounting firms, small businesses, manufacturing firms, banks, hospitals, school systems and governmental agencies.

A diploma and certificate are also available in the Accounting curriculum. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for more information.

1Accounting Technical Electives

Choose 3 credits from: ACC 225 BUS 228 ACC 240 BUS 240 ACC 269

2Math Electives

MAT 143 MAT 171

3Second English Electives

ENG 112

ENG 114

4Communications Electives

COM 110 COM 231 COM 120 5Humanities/Fine Arts Electives ART 114 ART 115 ENG 231 ENG 232 ENG 241 ENG 242 ENG 261 ENG 262 MUS 110 MUS 210 REL 211 REL 212 PHI 240

Fall Semester I – – BUS 110 BUS 125 ENG 111 LOG 110 MKT 120 Spring Semester I ACC 120 – – – – – – – – Summer Semester I BUS 137 DBA 110 Fall Semester II ACC 121 ACC 149 BUS 115 BUS 225 ECO 251 Spring Semester II ACC 151 BUS 228 BUS 280 ECO 252 – –

Business Administration ACA Elective1 ______ Introduction to Business ______ Personal Finance ______ Writing and Inquiry ______ Introduction to Logistics ______ Principles of Marketing ______ Principles of Financial Accounting ______ Computer Elective2 ______ Second English Elective3 ______ Communication Elective4 ______ Math Elective5 ______ Principles of Management Database Concepts

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Principles of Managerial Accounting Intro to Accounting Spreadsheets Business Law Business Finance Principles of Microeconomics

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Accounting Spreadsheet Apps ______ Business Statistics ______ Real Small Business ______ Principles of Macroeconomics ______ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective6 ______

Total credit hours required for degree: 68 1ACA Electives

ACA 111

5Math Electives

2Computer Elective

CIS 110 OST 137

MAT 143

ACA 112

6Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

ART 114 ART 115 ENG 231 ENG 232 ENG 241 ENG 242 ENG 261

CIS 111

3Second English Electives

ENG 112

ENG 114

4Communications Electives

COM 110

MAT 171

COM 120

COM 231

ENG 262 MUS 110 MUS 210 PHI 240 REL 211 REL 212

The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes and an understanding of business organizations in today’s global economy. Course work includes business concepts in accounting, business law, economics, management and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication, team building and decision making. Through these skills, students will have a sound business education base for lifelong learning. Students will be required to use technology (computer, internet, etc.) in all courses in this program.

Business Administration Human Resources Concentration

Human Resources Management is a concentration under the curriculum title of Business Administration. The curriculum is designed to meet the demands of business and service agencies. The objective is the development of generalists and specialists in the administration, training and management of human resources. Course work includes studies in management, interviewing, placement, needs assessment, planning, compensation and benefits, and training techniques. Graduates of this program will have a sound business-education base for lifelong learning. Students will be prepared for employment opportunities in personnel, training, and other human resources development areas. Students will be required to use technology (computer, internet, etc.) in all courses in this program. A certificate in this curriculum is also available. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for details.

Fall Semester I BUS 217 Employment Law and Regulations ______ BUS 256 Recruit Select and Per Plan ______ ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry ______ – – ACA Elective1 ______ BUS 110 Intro to Business ______ – – Communication Elective2 ______ Spring Semester I BUS 151 People Skills ______ BUS 234 Training and Development ______ BUS 258 Compensation and Benefits ______ CIS 110 Introduction to Computers ______ – – Second English Elective3 ______ Summer Semester I BUS 240 Business Ethics ______ MKT 120 Principles of Marketing ______ Fall Semester II ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting ______ BUS 137 Principles of Management ______ BUS 259 HRM Applications ______ ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics ______ – – Math Elective4 ______ Spring Semester II ACC 121 Principles of Managerial Accounting ______ ACC 149 Intro to Accounting Spreadsheets ______ BUS 115 Business Law ______ ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics ______ – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective5 ______ Total credit hours required for degree: 68 1ACA Electives

ACA 111 ACA 112

2Communications Electives

COM 110

COM 120

3Second English Electives

COM 231

ENG 112 ENG 114

4Math Electives

MAT 143

MAT 171

ART 114 ART 115 ENG 231

ENG 232 ENG 241 ENG 242

5Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

ENG 261 ENG 262 MUS 110

MUS 210 REL 212 PHI 240 REL 211

Computer Information Technology Fall Semester I CIS 110 Introduction to Computers ______ ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry ______ CTS 115 Info Sys Bus Concepts ______ NET 110 Networking Concepts ______ COM 120 Intro to Interpersonal Comm ______ Spring Semester I CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support ______ NOS 110 Operating System Concepts ______ WEB 110 Internet/Web Fundamentals ______ – – Natural Science / Math Elective ______ – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective2 ______ Summer Semester I DBA 110 Database Concepts ______ CIS 115 Intro to Programming & Logic ______ Fall Semester II NOS 120 Linux/UNIX Single User ______ CTS 285 Systems Analysis & Design ______ NOS 130 Windows Single User ______ SEC 110 Security Concepts ______ – – CIT Technical Elective1 ______ Spring Semester II CTS 289 System Support Project ______ NOS 230 Windows Admin I ______ – – CIT Technical Elective1 ______ – – CIT Technical Elective1 ______ ______ – – Social/Behavioral Science Elective3 Total credit hours required for degree: 66-67 1CTI Technical Electives

Choose 9 credits from: CTI 140 CTS 230 CTI 141 CTS 287 CTI 150 DBA 120 CTI 240 NOS 150 CTI 241 NOS 220 CTS 130 SEC 150 CTS 210 SEC 160

2Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

ART 114 ART 115 DRA 111 HUM 115

MUS 110 PHI 240 REL 110

3Social/Behavioral Science Electives

ECO 251 ECO 252 HIS 111 HIS 112 HIS 121

HIS 122 POL 120 PSY 150 SOC 210

Gateway Courses: CTS 120 and NET 110: A minimum grade of C required in both.

The Computer Information Technology curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage and communicate information. This is a flexible curriculum that can be customized to meet community information systems needs. Course work will develop a student’s ability to communicate complex technical issues related to computer hardware, software and networks in a manner that computer users can understand. Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems and governmental agencies, which rely on computer systems to manage information. Graduates should be prepared to sit for industry-recognized certification exams. Gateway Courses: CTS 120 and NET 110: A minimum grade of C required in both. Certificates are available in Basic Computer Information Technology, Operating Systems and Virtualization Administration within this curriculum. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for details.

Computer Programming

The Computer Programming curriculum prepares individuals for employment as computer programmers and related positions through study and applications in computer concepts, logic, programming procedures, languages, generators, operating systems, networking, data management and business operations. Graduates should qualify for employment in business, industry and government organizations as programmers, programmer trainees, programmer/ analysts, computer operators, systems technicians or database specialists. Certificates are also available within this curriculum in Visual Basic, Java, C++, C#, and .NET. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for details.

Fall Semester I CIS 110 Introduction to Computers CIS 115 Intro to Prog & Logic MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy NOS 110 Operating System Concepts ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Spring Semester I COM 120 Intro to Interpersonal Comm CSC 134 C++ Programming CSC 139 Visual BASIC Prog NET 110 Networking Concepts NOS 120 Linux/UNIX Single User Summer Semester I DBA 110 Database Concepts SEC 110 Security Concepts Fall Semester II CSC 234 Adv C++ Programming CSC 151 JAVA Programming CTS 285 Systems Analysis & Design WEB 151 Mobile Application Dev I – – Social/Behavior Science Elective3 Spring Semester II CSC 289 Programming Capstone Project DBA 120 Database Programming I CSC 251 Adv JAVA Programming CTS 115 Info Sys Bus Concepts – – Computer Program. Tech Elective1 – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective2 Total credit hours required for degree: 69

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1Computer Programming

3Social/Behavioral Science Electives

2Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

Gateway Courses: CIS 115 and CSC 139. A minimum grade of C required in both.

Technical Electives Choose 3 credits from: CSC 153 NOS 130 CSC 253 WEB 141 CSC 258 WEB 180 DBA 115 ART 114 ART 115 DRA 111 HUM 115

MUS 110 PHI 215 REL 110 PHI 240

ECO 251 ECO 252 HIS 111 HIS 112 HIS 121

HIS 122 POL 120 PSY 150 SOC 210

Computer Technology Integration Database Management Emphasis

Fall Semester I CIS 110 DBA 110 CTI 110 CTI 120 WEB 110 Spring Semester I CIS 115 CIS 155 CTS 115 NOS 110 WEB 140 Summer Semester I ENG 111 – – – – Fall Semester II DBA 120 DBA 240 DBA 210 WEB 250 – – Spring Semester II COM 120 CTS 120 DBA 285 DBA 289 – –

Introduction to Computers Database Concepts Web, Pgm, and Db Foundation Network & Sec Foundation Internet/Web Fundamentals

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Intro to Programming & Logic Database Theory/Analysis Info Sys Bus Concepts Operating System Concepts2 Web Development Tools

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Writing and Inquiry Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Social/Behavioral Science Elective

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Database Programming I Database Analysis & Design Database Administration Database Driven Websites Natural Science/Math Elective

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Intro to Interpersonal Comm ______ Hardware/Software Support2 ______ Data Warehousing and Mining ______ Database Projects ______ ______ CIT: Database Mgt Tech Elective1

Total credit hours required for degree: 69 1CIT: Database Management Technical Electives

Choose 3 credits from: CSC 139 CSC 151 CSC 153 NET 110

NOS 120 NOS 130

The Database Administration emphasis area prepares graduates for employment with organizations that use database management system software to process, manage and communicate information. Additionally, this emphasis area provides the student with a foundation to begin professional certification with Microsoft SQL Server or ORACLE database systems. Course work includes terminology and design, database administration, backup and recovery, SQL performance and tuning, database programming and tools, and various related topics. Studies will provide an opportunity for students to implement, support and manage industry standard database systems. Graduates should qualify for a wide variety of database and computer related entry-level positions that provide opportunities for advancement with increasing experience and ongoing training. A certificate in Computer Technology Integration, Mobile Programming, Web Development and Internet Marketing is also available within this curriculum. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for details.

2Students may substitute CTI 130 for CTS 120 and NOS 110

Computer Technology Integration Mobile Device Development Emphasis

The Mobile Device Development emphasis prepares students for entry-level jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities in today’s mobile design and development industry. Students learn to incorporate graphics and media, principles of interface and user experience design, programming and technologies to create mobile and Internet-based applications. The program develops skills through practical application of current and emerging standards and technologies across multiple mobile devices. Graduates should qualify for employment as web/mobile designers and/or developers, computer programmers, and app developers. A certificate in Computer Technology Integration, Mobile Programming, Web Development and Internet Marketing is also available within this curriculum. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for details.

Fall Semester I CIS 110 Introduction to Computers ______ CTI 110 Web, Pgm, and Db Foundation ______ CTI 120 Network & Sec Foundation ______ CTI 130 O.S. & Device Foundation1 ______ CTS 115 Info Sys Bus Concepts ______ Spring Semester I CIS 115 Intro to Programming & Logic ______ CSC 143 Object-Oriented Programming ______ WEB 110 Internet/Web Fundamentals ______ WEB 141 Mobile Interface Design ______ WEB 120 Intro to Internet Multimedia ______ Summer Semester I ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry ______ Fall Semester II BUS 230 Small Business Management ______ CSC 151 Java Programming ______ WEB 125 Mobile Web Design ______ WEB 151 Mobile Application Dev I ______ – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ______ Spring Semester II COM 120 Intro to Interpersonal Comm ______ CSC 251 Advanced Java Programming ______ WEB 251 Mobile Application Dev II ______ – – Natural Science/Math Elective ______ – – Social/Behavioral Science Elective ______ Total credit hours required for degree: 66 1Students may substitute CTS 120 and NOS 110 for CTI 130

Computer Technology Integration WEB Emphasis

Fall Semester I CIS 110 Introduction to Computers ______ CTI 110 Web, Pgm, and Db Foundation ______ CTI 120 Network & Sec Foundation ______ CTI 130 O.S. & Device Foundation1 ______ CTS 115 Info Sys Bus Concepts ______ Spring Semester I WEB 110 Internet/Web Fundamentals ______ WEB 115 Web Markup & Scripting ______ WEB 120 Intro to Internet Multimedia ______ WEB 140 Web Development Tools ______ DBA 110 Database Concepts ______ Summer Semester I ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry ______ Fall Semester II WEB 210 Web Design ______ WEB 214 Social Media ______ WEB 215 Internet Marketing & Analytics ______ WEB 225 Content Management Systems ______ WEB 250 Database Driven Websites ______ Spring Semester II WEB 287 E-Portfolio ______ COM 120 Intro to Interpersonal Comm ______ – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ______ – – Natural Science/Math Elective ______ – – Social/Behavioral Science Elective ______ Total credit hours required for degree: 65

The Web Development emphasis prepares graduates for careers in the information technology arena using computers and distributed computing to disseminate and collect information via the web. Graduates should qualify for career opportunities as designers, administrators, or developers in the areas of web applications, websites, web services, and related areas of distributed computing. A certificate in Computer Technology Integration, Mobile Programming, Web Development and Internet Marketing is also available within this curriculum. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for details.

1Students may substitute CTS 120 and NOS 110 for CTI 130

Global Logistics

The Global Logistics Technology curriculum prepares individuals for a multitude of career opportunities in distribution, transportation and manufacturing organizations. Graduates can qualify for positions in a wide range of government agencies, manufacturing and service organizations. Employment opportunities include entrylevel purchasing, material management, warehousing, inventory, transportation coordinators and logistics analysts. Upon completion, graduates may be eligible for certification credentials through APICS and AST&L. Students will be required to use technology (computer, internet, etc.) in all courses in this program. A certificate in Global Logistics is also available. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for details.

Fall Semester I ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting ______ CIS 110 Introduction to Computers ______ ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry ______ INT 110 International Business ______ LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics ______ Spring Semester I ACC 149 Introduction to Acc Spreadsheets ______ BUS 137 Fundamentals of Management ______ LOG 125 Transportation Logistics ______ BUS 115 Business Law ______ – – Social/Behavioral Science Elective1 ______ – – Math Elective2 ______ Summer Semester I ACC 151 Accounting Spreadsheets Apps ______ ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics ______ – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective6 ______ Fall Semester II DBA 110 Database Concepts ______ LOG 215 Supply Chain Management ______ LOG 235 Import/Export Management ______ – – Second English Elective3 ______ – – Spanish Elective4 ______ Spring Semester II – – Communications Elective5 ______ LOG 211 Distribution Management ______ LOG 240 Purchasing Logistics ______ LOG 250 Advanced Global Logistics ______ Total credit hours required for degree: 69 1Social/Behavioral Science Electives

ECO 251 GEO 111 2Math Electives MAT 143 MAT 171 (Recommended if pursuing 4-year degree) 3Second English Electives ENG 112 ENG 114 4Spanish Electives 6Humanities/Fine Arts Electives SPA 111 ART 114 ENG 262 SPA 120 ART 115 MUS 110 ENG 231 MUS 240 5Communications Electives ENG 232 PHI 240 COM 110 ENG 241 REL 211 COM 120 ENG 242 REL 212 COM 231 ENG 261

HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY Fall Semester I ACC 120 ENG 111 HMT 110 OST 137 OST 141

Prin of Financial Accounting Writing and Inquiry Intro to Healthcare Management Software Applications Medical Terminology I

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Prin of Managerial Accounting Long-Semester Care Administration Principles of Marketing Medical Terminology II Advanced Software Applications

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Medical Legal Issues Social/Behavioral Science Elective1

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Fall Semester II HMT 210 HMT 212 MKT 231 MAT 143 OST 286

Medical Insurance Mgmt of Healthcare Organizations Healthcare Marketing Quantitative Literacy Professional Development

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Spring Semester II HMT 220 HMT 225 COM 231 WBL 111 – –

Healthcare Financial Management Practice Management Simulation Public Speaking Work-Based Learning3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective2

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Spring Semester I ACC 121 HMT 211 MKT 120 OST 142 OST 138 Summer Semester I OST 149 – –

Total credit hours required for degree: 67 1Social/Behavioral Science Electives

POL 120

PSY 150

SOC 210

2Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

HUM 110

HUM 115

PHI 240

3Department Chair approval required

for substitution of OST 188 for WBL 111

The Healthcare Management Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in healthcare business and financial operations. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the application of management principles to the healthcare environment. The curriculum places emphasis on planning, organizing, directing and controlling tasks related to healthcare organizational objectives, including the legal and ethical environment. Emphasis is placed on the development of effective communication, managerial and supervisory skills. Graduates may find employment in healthcare settings including hospitals, medical offices, clinics, long-term care facilities and insurance companies. Graduates are eligible to sit for various certification exams upon completion of the degree with a combination of a minimum of two years administrative experience. Eligible certifications include, but are not limited to, the Professional Association of Healthcare Office Managers (PAHCOM), the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), the Certified Patient Account Manager (CPAM), and the Certified Manager of Patient Accounts (CMPA) examinations.

Courses in this program prepare the student for the Microsoft Office User Specialist Exams. Students will be required to purchase a voucher for these exams as part of the required course materials for each course in the program. Individual exams will be administered at the end of each of the individual courses. When a voucher is required for a particular course, it will be identified on the syllabus and in prominent locations such as the Moodle site and GTCC Bookstore.

Hospitality Management

The Hospitality Management curriculum prepares students to understand and apply the administrative and practical skills needed for supervisory and managerial positions in hotels, motels, resorts, inns, restaurants, institutions and clubs. Course work includes guest services, leadership, management, restaurant operations, lodging operations, marketing, sanitation, food preparation, food and beverage management and other critical areas. Graduates should qualify for management or entry-level supervisory positions in food and lodging operations, including restaurants, food service, beverage service, catering, front office, reservations and housekeeping. Opportunities are also available in product services as well as technology support and sales.

Fall Semester I CIS 111 COM 120 CUL 110 CUL 110A CUL 140 HRM 110

Basic PC Literacy Intro to Interpersonal Comm Sanitation and Safety Sanitation and Safety Lab Basic Culinary Skills Intro to Hosp & Tourism

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Spring Semester I ACC 120 CUL 135 CUL 135A ENG 111 HRM 120 MAT 143

Principles of Financial Accounting Food and Beverage Service Food and Beverage Service Lab Writing and Inquiry Front Office Procedures Quantitative Literacy

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Summer Semester I HRM 135 Facilities Management HRM 140 Legal Issues-Hospitality HRM 230 Club and Resort Management

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Fall Semester II WBL 111 HRM 210 HRM 215 HRM 215A HRM 220 HRM 220A – –

Work-Based Learning I Meetings and Conventions Restaurant Management Restaurant Management Lab Cost Control-Food & Bev Cost Control-Food & Bev Lab Social/Behavioral Science Elective

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Spring Semester II COE 121 HRM 225 HRM 240 HRM 245 HRM 280 – –

Work-Based Learning I Beverage Management Marketing for Hospitality Human Resource Mgmt-Hosp Mgmt Problems-Hospitality Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

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Total credit hours required for degree: 72

Information Systems Security Fall Semester I CIS 110 Introduction to Computers CTS 115 Info Sys Bus Concepts NET 125 Networking Basics NOS 110 Operating System Concepts – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Spring Semester I – – Natural Science/Mathematics Elective SEC 110 Security Concepts ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry NET 126 Routing Basics NOS 130 Windows Single User Summer Semester I CIS 115 Intro to Prog & Logic – – Communications Elective2 ENG 114 Professional Research and Reporting Fall Semester II NOS 120 Linux/UNIX Single User SEC 150 Secure Communications SEC 160 Secure Admin I SEC 220 Defense in Depth – – Information Systems Security – – Technical Elective1 Spring Semester II DBA 110 Database Concepts SEC 210 Intrusion Detection SEC 289 Security Capstone Project – – Social/Behavioral Science – – Info Systems Security Technical Elective1 Total credit hours required for degree: 69 1Information Systems Security Technical Electives

Choose 6 credit hours from: CCT 250 NET 226 CCT 251 NOS 220 CTS 287 NOS 230 NET 110 NOS 231 NET 175 SEC 170 NET 225

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2Communications Electives

COM 110 COM 120

Information Systems Security covers a broad expanse of technology concepts. This curriculum provides individuals with the skills required to implement effective and comprehensive information security controls. Course work includes networking technologies, operating systems administration, information policy, intrusion detection, security administration, and industry best practices to protect data communications. Graduates should be prepared for employment as security administrators. Additionally, they will acquire the skills that allow them to pursue security certifications.

Medical Office Administration

This curriculum prepares individuals for employment in medical and other health-care related offices. Course work will include medical terminology; information systems; office management; medical coding, billing and insurance; legal and ethical issues; and formatting and word processing. Employment opportunities are available in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, and other healthcare-related organizations. Courses in this program prepare the student for the Microsoft Office User Specialist Exams. Students will be required to purchase a voucher for these exams as part of the required course materials for each course in the program. Individual exams will be administered at the end of each of the individual courses. When a voucher is required for a particular course, it will be identified on the syllabus and in prominent locations such as the Moodle site and GTCC Bookstore. Certificates are available within this curriculum. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for details.

Fall Semester I ENG 111 OST 131 OST 137 OST 141 OST 148 OST 164 Spring Semester I MED 116 OST 138 OST 142 OST 153 – – Summer Semester I OST 136 OST 149 – – Fall Semester II OST 243 OST 247 OST 248 – – – – – – Spring Semester II OST 181 OST 286 OST 289 WBL 111 – –

Credits Writing and Inquiry College Keyboarding Office Software Applications Medical Terminology I Medical Coding, Billing, & Insurance Text Editing Applications

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Intro to Anatomy & Physiology ______ Adv Software Apps ______ Medical Terminology II ______ Office Finance Solutions ______ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective2 ______ Word Processing ______ Medical Legal Issues ______ Social/Behavioral Science Elective4 ______ Medical Office Simulation ______ Procedure Coding ______ Diagnostic Coding ______ Communications Elective3 ______ Math Elective5 ______ Medical Office Admin (OST) Technical Elective1 ______ Introduction to Office Systems ______ Professional Development ______ Administrative Office Management ______ Work Based Learning7 ______ ______ Medical Coding Elective6

Total credit hours required for degree: 68-70 1Medical Office Administration (OST) Technical Electives Choose 1 course from: HMT 110 OST 132 OST 143 OST 233 OST 147 OST 165 OST 184 OST 236 OST 281 OST 284 2Humanities/Fine Arts Electives 6Medical Coding Electives HUM 110 PHI 240 HUM 115 MED 232 OST 249 3Communications Electives 7Department Chair approval required to substitute COM 110 COM 120 COM 231 OST 188 for WBL 111. 4Social/Behavioral Science Elective POL 120 SOC 210 PSY 150 5Math Elective Electives MAT 110 MAT 143

networking technology Fall Semester I ACA 111 ACA 112 CIS 110 ENG 111 NET 125 NOS 110 MAT 143 Spring Semester I CIS 115 CTS 120 ENG 114 NET 126 NOS 130 Summer Semester I DBA 110 CTS 115 Fall Semester II NET 225 NOS 120 – – NOS 230 SEC 110 Spring Semester II COM 120 NET 226 NET 289 – – – – – –

College Student Success or Intro to Distance Learning Introduction to Computers Writing and Inquiry Networking Basics Operating System Concepts Quantitative Literacy

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Intro to Prog & Logic Hardware/Software Support Professional Research and Reporting Routing Basics Windows Single User

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Database Concepts Information Systems Business Concepts

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Routing & Switching I ______ Linux/UNIX Single User ______ Networking (NET) Elective1 ______ Windows Admin I ______ Security Concepts ______ Intro to Interpersonal Communication ______ Routing & Switching II ______ Networking Project ______ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ______ Social/Behavioral Science ______ Networking (NET) Elective1 ______

Total credit hours required for degree: 70 1Networking Technical Electives

Take a minimum of 6 credits from: CTS 130 CTS 230 CTS 210 NET 110 CTS 287 NET 130 NET 111 NET 273 NET 175 NOS 240 NOS 220 SEC 160 WEB 110

The Networking Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment supporting network infrastructure environments. Students will learn how to use technologies to provide reliable transmission and delivery of data, voice, image and video communications in business, industry and education. Course work includes design, installation, configuration, and management of network infrastructure technologies and network operating systems. Emphasis is placed on the implementation and management of network software and the implementation and management of hardware such as switches and routers. Graduates may find employment in entry-level jobs such as local area network managers, network operators, network analysts and network technicians. Graduates may also be qualified to take certification examinations for various network industry certifications, depending on their local program. A certificate in Network Routing is available within this curriculum. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for details.

General

Occupational technology

General Education Requirements: ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry ______ ENG 114 Professional Research and Reporting ______ COM 110 Introduction to Communication ______ MAT 115 Math Measurement & Literacy or ______ MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy ______ – – Social/Behavioral Science Elective ______ – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ______ Major courses: 18 credit hours from a combination of core courses for curriculums offered by the college. Other Major Hours: CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy The General Occupational Technology curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade their skills and to earn an associate degree by taking courses suited for individual occupational interests and/or needs. The curriculum content will be customized for students according to their occupational interests and needs. A program of study for each student will be selected from any non-developmental level courses offered by the college. Students can take a variety of courses within the Business Technologies Division. Graduates will become more effective workers, better qualified for advancements within their field of employment, and become qualified for a wide range of entry-level employment opportunities.

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Twenty-nine additional credit hours must be chosen from courses required by curriculums offered by the college, including a maximum of eight semester hours earned through work experience, including cooperative education, practicums and internships. Total credit hours required for degree: 67

Fall Semester I ACA 112 ENG 111 OST 131 OST 136 OST 137 OST 164 – – Spring Semester I BUS 125 OST 132 OST 138 OST 165 OST 184 Summer Semester I BUS 115 OST 153 Fall Semester II OST 140 OST 233 OST 236 OST 284 – – – – Spring Semester II WBL 111 OST 181 OST 286 OST 289 – –

Office Administration Intro to Distance Learning ______ Writing and Inquiry ______ Keyboarding ______ Word Processing ______ Office Software Applications ______ Text Editing Applications ______ Social/Behavioral Science Elective1 ______

The Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for positions in administrative support careers. Students will complete courses designed to develop proficiency in the use of integrated software, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office duties and systems, and other support topics.

Personal Finance Keyboard Skill Building Advanced Software Applications Advanced Text Editing Applications Records Management

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Business Law I Office Finance Solutions

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Internet Comm/Research ______ Office Publications Design ______ Adv Word/Information Processing ______ Emerging Technologies ______ Communications Elective2 ______ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective3 ______

from entry-level to supervisor to middle management.

Work-Based Learning5 ______ Introduction to Office Systems ______ Professional Development ______ Administrative Office Management ______ Math Elective4 ______ A certificate in Software Applications is also

Total credit hours required for degree: 66

available within this curriculum. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for details.

1Social/Behavioral Science Electives

POL 120

PSY 150

2Communications Electives

COM 110

COM 120

SOC 210

COM 231

3Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

HUM 110

HUM 115

PHI 240

4Math Elective Electives

MAT 110 MAT 143 5Department Chair approval required to substitute OST 188 for WBL 111.

Paralegal technology The Paralegal Technology curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of attorneys in performing routine legal tasks and assisting with substantive legal work. A paralegal/legal assistant may not practice law, give legal advice or represent clients in a court of law. Course work includes substantive and procedural legal knowledge in the areas of civil litigation, legal research and writing, real estate, family law, wills, estates, trusts, and commercial law. Required courses also include subjects such as English, mathematics and computer operation. Graduates are trained to assist attorneys in probate work, investigations, public records search, drafting and filing legal documents, research and office management. Employment opportunities are available in private law firms, governmental agencies and other business organizations.

Fall Semester I ACA 111 CIS 110 ENG 111 LEX 110 LEX 120 – – – – Spring Semester I OST 136 LEX 121 LEX 130 LEX 140 LEX 150 – – Summer Semester I – – Fall Semester II LEX 160 LEX 210 LEX 240 LEX 280 – – – – Spring Semester II COM 120 LEX 250 LEX 270 – – – – – –

College Student Success Introduction to Computers Writing and Inquiry Introduction to Paralegal Studies Legal Research and Writing I Natural Science/Math Elective Social/Behavioral Science Elective

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Word Processing Legal Research and Writing II Civil Injuries Civil Litigation I Commercial Law I Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

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Business Elective2 ______ Criminal Law and Procedure ______ Real Property I ______ Family Law ______ Ethics and Professionalism ______ Paralegal Elective1 ______ Second English Elective3 ______ Intro to Interpersonal Communication ______ Wills, Estates and Trusts ______ Law Office Management / Technology ______ Paralegal Elective1 ______ Paralegal Elective1 ______ Paralegal Elective1 ______

Total credit hours required for degree: 69-72 1Paralegal Technology Electives

Choose a minimum of 10 credit hours from: LEX 141 LEX 151 LEX 170 LEX 211 LEX 214 LEX 220 LEX 271 LEX 283 LEX 285 LEX 288

2Business Elective

BUS 125 CJC 231

BUS 260

3Second English Electives

ENG 112

ENG 114

BUS 217

LEX 180 LEX 260 LEX 286 WBL 111

Simulation & Game development Fall Semester I ACA 111 ENG 111 MAT 121 SGD 111 SGD 112 SGD 113 Spring Semester I DRA 126 ENG 125 SGD 114 SGD 212 SGD 213 Summer Semester I SGD 123 – – Fall Semester II SGD 161 SGD 174 SGD 214 – – Spring Semester II SGD 124 SGD 274 SGD 285 – – – – Summer Semester II SGD 163 SGD 289

College Student Success Writing and Inquiry Algebra/Trigonometry I Introduction to SGD SGD Design SGD Programming

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Storytelling Creative Writing I 3D Modeling SGD Design II SGD Programming II

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Windows/Console Prog ______ SGD Technical Elective1 ______ SG Animation SG Level Design 3D Modeling II Social/Behavioral Science Elective

MMO Programming ______ SG Level Design II ______ SG Software Engineering ______ Communications Elective2 ______ SGD Technical Elective1 ______ SG Documentation SGD Project

Total credit hours required for degree: 70 1Simulation and Game Development Technical Electives Choose 2 courses from: CSC 134 CSC 151 CSC 234 CSC 251 CSC 258 SGD 116 SGD 117 SGD 125 SGD 126 SGD 134 SGD 135 SGD 164 SGD 165 SGD 168 SGD 171 SGD 173 SGD 268 2Communications

COM 110 COM 120

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The Simulation and Game Development curriculum provides a broad background in simulation and game development with practical applications in creative arts, visual arts, audio/ video technology, creative writing, modeling, design, programming and management. Students will receive hands-on training in design, 3D modeling and programming for the purpose of creating simulations and games. Graduates should qualify for employment as designers, artists, animators, programmers, testers, quality assurance analysts, engineers and administrators in the entertainment industry, healthcare, education, corporate training and government organizations.

Electives COM 231

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GUILFORD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Guilford Technical Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 300334097; Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award Associate Degrees.