Students are expected to observe and participate in the student store as deemed necessary by the instructor on a rotating basis. For portfolio requirements, student produce a minimum of three portfolio pieces per semester. The Keyboarding and Computer Application course provides a beginning course in the techniques of touch keyboarding on a computer. The first semester is designed for students without previous keyboarding instruction whose primary objective is to learn to touch type on the keyboard accurately at a worthwhile rate. Students receive instructions in keying on the computer typing memos, announcements, reports, letters and other office related projects.
Students also receive basic instruction in computer literacy.
The second semester provides continued skill building and speed improvement opportunities through a variety of activities. In this semester, students learn computer application software in greater detail, specifically word processing, database and spreadsheet applications. Each students is expected to key for the entire period on assignments for class participation. The Business and Computer Applications course provides entry level, intermediate, and advanced training in general office, word processing, secretarial, and related occupations. It covers introduction to the modern office, keyboarding skills, document formatting, business english, telephone techniques, filling records management, spreadsheet records management, and computerized medical office administration.