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2009-2010 Majors

Office Technology Major

Associate in Arts - 24 credits + general education requirements (see Graduation Checklists)
Designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the field of office technology, including emphasis on computer applications in the business environment. 24 credits in the major are required. 18 credits in residency are required for the awarding of the degree.
Group I – 18 credits are required from this group	Formerly Called	Credits
Accounting P010¹ – Practical Accounting		3
Business Admin. P132 – Business Communications		3
Business P011 – Business Mathematics		3
Info Systems P001 – Intro to Computers		3
Info Systems P010 – Intro to Word Processing		2
Office Tech P105 – Administration Office Procedures		3
Office Tech P109² – Electronic Office Machines		1
Group II – 6 credits are required from this group
Business Administration P101 – Intro to Business		3
Business Administration P140 – Business Law		4
or P142 – The Legal Environment of Business		4
Info Systems P020 – Intro to Spreadsheet		2
Office Tech P030 – Human Relations in Business		2
Office Tech P101A & P101B³ - Beg. Keyboarding		2
General Education Requirements
Core Program: 8-10 credits
Additional General Education Requirements: 17-27 credits
(Please review 2009-10 Porterville College Graduation Checklist to determine core program and additional general education requirements.)
1 May be substituted with Accounting P110 (only 3 credits)
2 New class replacing BUS P012, OFFT P020, and BSAD P135.
3 Demonstrated proficiency by high school or equivalent institution grade of "B" or higher will be accepted in lieu of completing these classes.