Program-Level Outcomes: AAA Degree

21. Accounting

22. Business Education – Administrative Assistant

23. Business Education – Computer Applications Specialist

24. Business Education – Legal Administrative Assistant

25. Business Education – Medical Office Assistant

26. Business Management

27. Business Management – International Business Specialist

28. Business Management – Logistics Management

29. Business Management – Manufacturing Management

30. Business Management – Marketing and Sales

31. Computer Reporting Technologies – Captioning

32. Computer Reporting Technologies – Court Reporting

33. Early Childhood Education

34. Professional Technical Studies

AAA Program-Level Outcome 21

Accounting

1	Gain an understanding of the purpose and nature of accounting; to achieve an understanding of the measurement of business income and financial position of a business; to understand and be able to prepare journal entries and financial statements for service firms.
2	Further one's knowledge of the procedures and nature of accounting, including the complete accounting cycle for merchandising businesses, and to secure knowledge in the theoretical and practical application of special journals, combined journal, receivables, payables, bad debts, interest, and recording and discounting of notes.
3	Become familiar with the recording and reporting requirements of partnerships and corporations.
4	Learn the proper treatment of long-term liabilities including bonds.
5	Gain a basic understanding of the subject and nature of time value of money applications.
6	Prepare and interpret the statement of cash flow.
7	Adapt accounts receivable and accounts payable procedures to a computerized system.
8	Analyze, record and interpret business transactions for service and merchandising businesses.
9	Analyze, record and interpret payroll procedures and reporting in a computerized system.
10	To set up a new company in a computerized system.
11	To demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the nature and application of the federal income tax to individuals
12	Demonstrate typing speed of 30 WPM with 5 or fewer errors using the proper touch-typing technique
13	Use Excel menus and commands; type in text and values; save and open worksheets; create formulas; format cells; edit, copy and move data in cells; name and use ranges; insert and delete rows and columns; use data, finance and statistical functions; produce simple business charts and print worksheets.
14	Demonstrate the following skills: advanced use of range names; setting advanced print options; spreadsheet protection; advanced graphics features; rounding feature; conditional statements; searching and replacing data; database concepts; goal seeking; outlining; using multiple spreadsheets; moving data between applications and creating basic macros.
15	Meet the professional/technical Related Instruction requirements in the areas of reading, computation, human relations and oral and written communications

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AAA Program-Level Outcome 22

Business Education – Administrative Assistant

1	Complete all Bus E courses with at least a 2.0 grade average
2	Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment by completing group projects
3	Create a worksheet and chart using Excel
4	Create a presentation using PowerPoint
5	Identify and demonstrate us of Windows desktop
6	Manage computer files and folders
7	Utilize the Internet to communicate and access information
8	Develop and compose psychologically sound business letters and memorandums
9	Organize records based on correct filing methods
10	Discuss ethical issues in business environment
11	Prepare and deliver a business presentation
12	Type the alphabet, number, and symbol keys using proper touch keyboarding technique
13	Prepare, format, and produce business documents using Word
14	Develop 35 wpm keyboarding speed and accuracy during 5-minute timings

AAA Program-Level Outcome 23

Business Education – Computer Applications Specialist

1	Complete all Bus E courses with at least a 2.0 grade average
2	Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment by completing group projects
3	Create a worksheet and chart using Excel
4	Create a presentation using PowerPoint
5	Identify and demonstrate us of Windows desktop
6	Manage computer files and folders
7	Utilize the Internet to communicate and access information
8	Develop and compose psychologically sound business letters and memorandums
9	Organize records based on correct filing methods
10	Discuss ethical issues in business environment
11	Prepare and deliver a business presentation
12	Type the alphabet, number, and symbol keys using proper touch keyboarding technique
13	Prepare, format, and produce business documents using Word
14	Develop 35 wpm keyboarding speed and accuracy during 5-minute timings

AAA Program-Level Outcome 24

Business Education – Legal Administrative Assistant

1	Complete all Bus E courses with at least a 2.0 grade average
2	Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment by completing group projects
3	Create a worksheet and chart using Excel
4	Create a presentation using PowerPoint
5	Identify and demonstrate us of Windows desktop
6	Manage computer files and folders
7	Utilize the Internet to communicate and access information
8	Develop and compose psychologically sound business letters and memorandums
9	Organize records based on correct filing methods
10	Discuss ethical issues in business environment
11	Prepare and deliver a business presentation
12	Type the alphabet, number, and symbol keys using proper touch keyboarding technique
13	Prepare, format, and produce business documents using Word
14	Develop 35 wpm keyboarding speed and accuracy during 5-minute timings

AAA Program-Level Outcome 25

Business Education – Medical Office Assistant

1	Complete all Bus E courses with at least a 2.0 grade average
2	Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment by completing group projects
3	Create a worksheet and chart using Excel
4	Create a presentation using PowerPoint
5	Identify and demonstrate us of Windows desktop
6	Manage computer files and folders
7	Utilize the Internet to communicate and access information
8	Develop and compose psychologically sound business letters and memorandums
9	Organize records based on correct filing methods
10	Discuss ethical issues in business environment
11	Prepare and deliver a business presentation
12	Type the alphabet, number, and symbol keys using proper touch keyboarding technique
13	Prepare, format, and produce business documents using Word
14	Develop 35 wpm keyboarding speed and accuracy during 5-minute timings

AAA Program-Level Outcome 26

Business Education – Medical Office Assistant

1	Complete all Bus E courses with at least a 2.0 grade average
2	Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment by completing group projects
3	Create a worksheet and chart using Excel
4	Create a presentation using PowerPoint
5	Identify and demonstrate us of Windows desktop
6	Manage computer files and folders
7	Utilize the Internet to communicate and access information
8	Develop and compose psychologically sound business letters and memorandums
9	Organize records based on correct filing methods
10	Discuss ethical issues in business environment
11	Prepare and deliver a business presentation
12	Type the alphabet, number, and symbol keys using proper touch keyboarding technique
13	Prepare, format, and produce business documents using Word
14	Develop 35 wpm keyboarding speed and accuracy during 5-minute timings

AAA Program-Level Outcome 27

Business Management

1	Demonstrate mastery of the theories, principles and practices of management.
2	Apply qualitative and quantitative tools for effective decision-making.
3	Engage the methods of inquiry and analysis of the liberal arts and sciences in relationship to the specific situations and problems of management in order to become a reflective practitioner.
4	Describe the role of business and management in the local, national, and world economies.
5	Demonstrate the capability to critically and reflectively engage ethical issues in management, particularly questions of social responsibility and professional decision-making.

Adapted from http://www.ccsj.edu/academics/programs/bus/objectives.html

AAA Program-Level Outcome 28

Business Management – International Business Specialist

1	Demonstrate mastery of the theories, principles and practices of management.
2	Apply qualitative and quantitative tools for effective decision-making.
3	Engage the methods of inquiry and analysis of the liberal arts and sciences in relationship to the specific situations and problems of management in order to become a reflective practitioner.
4	Describe the role of business and management in the local, national, and world economies.
5	Demonstrate the capability to critically and reflectively engage ethical issues in management, particularly questions of social responsibility and professional decision-making.

AAA Program-Level Outcome 29

Business Management – Logistics Management

1	Demonstrate mastery of the theories, principles and practices of management.
2	Apply qualitative and quantitative tools for effective decision-making.
3	Engage the methods of inquiry and analysis of the liberal arts and sciences in relationship to the specific situations and problems of management in order to become a reflective practitioner.
4	Describe the role of business and management in the local, national, and world economies.
5	Demonstrate the capability to critically and reflectively engage ethical issues in management, particularly questions of social responsibility and professional decision-making.

AAA Program-Level Outcome 30

Business Management – Marketing and Sales

1	Demonstrate mastery of the theories, principles and practices of management.
2	Apply qualitative and quantitative tools for effective decision-making.
3	Engage the methods of inquiry and analysis of the liberal arts and sciences in relationship to the specific situations and problems of management in order to become a reflective practitioner.
4	Describe the role of business and management in the local, national, and world economies.
5	Demonstrate the capability to critically and reflectively engage ethical issues in management, particularly questions of social responsibility and professional decision-making.

AAA Program-Level Outcome 31

Computer Reporting Technologies – Captioning

1	Write an NCRA-approved real-time theory.
2	Write a five-minute, 180 wpm literary take with 1.4 syllabic density at 96 percent accuracy.
3	Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to perform the basic setup and maintenance of broadcast captioner’s captioning equipment.
4	Demonstrate knowledge of and be able to pass written exams in history, culture, terminology, broadcast news production, prescripting, psychology of on-air captions, FCC regulations, and deaf culture.
5	Prepare a captioned translation of one hour of captioning services for course evaluation taken from the internship experience.
6	Submit a narrative report summarizing the internship experience including such things as a diary, new terminology encountered, new experiences, and activities/processes observed.

AAA Program-Level Outcome 32

Computer Reporting Technologies – Court Reporting

1	Write a real-time translation theory system.
2	Demonstrate fluent reading of shorthand notes, quickly locating portions to be read, maintaining composure while reading, reading distinctly and with authority.
3	Pass at least three 5-minute literary tests at 180 wpm with 96% accuracy or higher
4	Pass at least three 5-minute jury charge tests at 200 wpm with 96% accuracy or higher
5	Pass four 5-minute testimony tests at 225 wpm, two with 95% accuracy or higher and two with 96% accuracy or higher.
6	Complete 60 hours of internship, of which 50 hours is actual steno writing time.
7	Produce 40-page salable transcript of freelance or official internship using computer-aided transcription system applying the rules of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
8	Pass at least two 5-minute timed keyboarding tests with a minimum of 60 gross wpm and a maximum of 5 errors.
9	Demonstrate an understanding and application of law and legal terminology.
10	Demonstrate understanding and application of anatomy and/or medical terminology.
11	Demonstrate knowledge of judicial reporting procedures as outlined in NCRA’s General Requirements and Minimum Standards.
12	Apply the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics in simulated situations and case studies.
13	Demonstrate knowledge of basic hardware care, maintenance, and setup of a real-time system.
14	Prepare 40 pages of salable transcript for course evaluation taken from the freelance, the official, or the real-time reporting internship.

AAA Program-Level Outcome 33

Early Childhood Education

1	Explain personal and professional obligations to quality Early Childhood Care and Education.
2	Discuss how developmental milestones and observations of children’s behavior can be used together as a foundation to plan appropriate activities for children.
3	Set up a safe, healthy environment which invites learning.
4	Interact with children & families providing appropriate psychosocial support & recognizing differences.
5	Demonstrate effective written, verbal, and non-verbal communication.
6	Participate in teaching others.
7	Provide positive ways to support children’s whole development.
8	Discuss the dynamics of family structure
9	Involve parents and community agencies in early childhood development.
10	Develop, plan, and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for early education.
11	Identify typical and atypical growth and development (cognitive, linguistic, motor, and social).
12	Demonstrate knowledge of exceptionalities and identification of high risk and special needs students along with methods of modifying curriculum, instructional strategies and assessment to meet the needs of these students.
13	Demonstrate strategies for environmental design and management of physical space, equipment, and material.
14	Be aware of current issues and trends in early childhood education.
15	Demonstrate Critical Thinking by: understanding key concepts and principles and applying them to practice scenarios and problem solving in written exercises, lab activities and practical experience.
16	Demonstrate Written Communication by: expressing thoughts, feelings and ideas in clear and effective written format; written observations in classroom exercises and at placement sites.
17	Demonstrate Responsibility by: completing group and individual assignments as directed, attendance, timeliness, communication with faculty, complying with program policies.

AAA Program-Level Outcome 34

Professional Technical Studies