4. Auto Body Repair
Industry Based Certification:
• I-CAR
Inter-Industry Conference on Auto
Collision Repair
5. Auto Body Repair
Sowela Credit:
• CLRP 1110 Orientation and Safety
• CLRP 1121 Tools and Equipment
• CLRP 1131 Identification and Analysis
• CLRP 2130 Basic Metal Alignment and
Finish
8. Automotive Technology
Sowela Credit:
• AUTO 1002 Intro to Automotive Technology
• AUTO 1502 Brakes
• AUTO 1602 Electrical/Electronic I
• AUTO 1602 Electrical/Electronic II
14. Culinary Occupations
Sowela Credit:
• CULN 1010 Orientation to the Hospitality/Tourism
Industry
• CULN 1120 Food and Beverage Service
• CULN 1130 Sanitation and Safety
• CULN 1160 Introduction to Culinary Skills
33. Teaching Professions
Course credit may be granted from:
• Northwestern State University EDUC 2020
• Louisiana Tech University EDCI 125
• LSU-Alexandria TEAC 2010
43. Plant Process Technology
Sowela Credit:
• PTEC 1010 Introduction to Process
Technology
• PTEC 2030 Plant Safety, Health and
Environment
• PTEC 1610 Process Equipment
• PTEC 2070 Statistical Quality
Control
49. Information Systems
Industry Based Certification:
• Adobe
• Visual Communication Using Photoshop
• Interactive Media Using Flash Professional
• Web Authoring Using Dreamweaver
64. Nursing
Sowela Credit:
• ACNA 1110 Introduction to Health Care
• ACNA 1120 Basic Body Structure and
Function
• ANUR 1233 Nursing Fundamentals I
• ACNA 1160 Professionalism for Healthcare
Providers
82. Sowela Credit:
Business, Management, and
Administration
• OADM 1100 Keyboarding I
• OADM 1150 Introduction to Software Applications
• OADM 1450
• OADM 1650
Basic Word Processing
Desktop Publishing
• OADM 2530 Office Procedures
83. • Microsoft Office Specialist
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Access
• Microsoft Office Expert
• Word
• Excel
Business, Management, and
Administration
Industry Based Certifications:
• Adobe
• Visual Communication
Using Photoshop
• QuickBooks
85. Accounting
This class introduces students to basic accounting
theory and procedures along with current
applications of computer technology in
accounting, while emphasizing mastery of basic
accounting concepts and procedures.
Accounting provides students with entry-level skills
for the accounting profession and/or preparation for
further study in accounting.
Software Certification: QuickBooks
86. Administrative Support Occupations
ASO emphasizes the integration of business and
communication concepts and skills necessary to prepare
students for the workforce.
– social and ethical issues,
– processing business documents,
– processing and understanding financial information,
– records management,
– telephone procedures, and
– mail and telecommunications.
Office equipment experiences may include copier, fax,
multi-line phone system,
10-key, transcription, etc.
Prerequisite: IBCA (1 credit) and BCA (1 credit) or Word Processing
(1 credit)
87. Business Computer Applications
BCA acquaints students with basic principles
associated with information processing. Students
have hands-on experience with computers in a
networked lab running word processing, database,
spreadsheet, and graphics software.
Software Certifications: Microsoft Office Specialist
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Access
Prerequisite: IBCA
88. Desktop Publishing
This is a culminating course emphasizing skill
development in the efficient operation of
desktop publishing and/or graphic design
programs. Students may create
Software that may be used includes
Software Certifications:
Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop CS4
Prerequisite: IBCA
• collages • business cards • newsletters
• business logos • brochures • portfolios
Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Microsoft Publisher
Adobe Illustrator Adobe Acrobat Professional
89. Introduction to Business Computer
Applications
IBCA develops basic keyboarding skills on the
computer. Students are taught the basic operations
of the computer and how to key
– personal documents
– letters
– manuscripts
– reports
– term papers
THIS CLASS IS THE PREREQUISITE TO ALL OTHER COMPUTER CLASSES OFFERED
IN THE BUSINESS DEPARTMENT.
90. Principles of Business
This is an introductory course that provides students with basic
business operations skills that can be applied to both personal
and professional situations.
Topics of study include the
– economic process, the free enterprise system,
– business ethics,
– banking,
– savings and investments,
– consumer credit,
– consumer rights and decision making,
– career planning,
– and much more.
91. Word Processing
This course provides students a detailed study in the
operation of Microsoft WORD . Desktop publishing
concepts utilizing Word software may include projects
such as flyers, newsletters, letterheads, business cards, etc.
Upon completion of this course, students will have
completed the concepts tested on the Word Expert test.
Software Certifications: Microsoft Office
• Word Specialist
• Word Expert
• Excel Expert
Prerequisite: IBCA
94. What is dual enrollment?
Dual enrollment is a program that allows
high school students to simultaneously
earn college credit toward a postsecondary
certificate, diploma, or degree that will
also count toward a high school diploma.
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95. Explore. Experience. Excel.
What Sowela courses are available in
Business at Sam Houston?
• Administrative Support Occupations (ASO)
• Business Computer Applications (BCA)
• Desktop Publishing
• Word Processing
96. Advantages of dual enrollment
• Dual enrollment is an opportunity for students to
accelerate their educational opportunities
• Students and parents save time and $$$$
• Career and technical education dual enrolment helps
raise the level of esteem for the technical career paths