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Program Objective:

 

The program commences with 600 hours of intensive ESL instruction. After completion of the ESL component, the student is introduced to software in high demand that are utilized in businesses dealing with word processing, spreadsheet data analysis, customized presentations, electronic mail messaging and information data exchange. Hands-on training in the above mentioned areas are done based on the theory of computer operations. A main feature of the program is experiencing complete intercommunication and interaction between various types of office computer applications to provide full coverage of business needs arising from a realistic business environment.

 

Program Code: OT1500-Computer Office Technology with ESL

 

Program Requirements: (in alphabetical order by term)

 

TERM	COURSE TITLE	COURSE CODE	HOURS
	Intermediate ESL I	E100	75
	Intermediate ESL II	E105	75
	Intermediate ESL III	E110	75
	Intermediate ESL IV	E115	75
	Intermediate ESL V	E120	75
	Intermediate ESL VI	E125	75
	Intermediate ESL VII	E130	75
	Intermediate ESL VIII	E135	75
	COT I-Keyboarding	T100	75
	COT II-Windows OS	T105	75
	COT III-MS Word	T110	75
	COT IV-MS Excel	T115	75
	COT V-PowerPoint/Outlook	T120	75
	COT VI-Publisher/FrontPage	T125	75
	COT VII-MS Access	T130	75
	Basic Business Communication	E150	75
	Business Correspondence	E160	75
	Communication Skills Usage	E170	75
	Career Preparation	C100	75
	Internship (School Project)	M905	75

 

 

INSTRUCTIONAL HOUR

 

One (1) Clock Hour of 60 minutes is equivalent to 50 minutes of instructional time and a 10 minute break. Therefore, each fifty (50) minute class period of a term is equal to one instructional hour, which is also equivalent to one clock hour. For a program that meets 25 hours a week, 100 hours is equal to approximately one school month.

 

 

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ALL ABOVE MENTIONED COURSES:

 

Completion Time : Four Terms in 15 weeks each (1500 hours, 60 weeks).

 

Sessions   : Full time sessions are available in the morning and in the evening (see academic calendar).

                                             Students attend classes 25 hours per week.

 

Program Readiness:

 

Students are required to take Metropolitan Learning Institute's NYSPLACE, CELSA and/or CPAt tests to determine if they possess the reasoning skills that are necessary for intensive study. Any applicant who scores below the minimum cutoff mark in any given test is advised to reconsider his/her career training choice.

Entrance Requirements:

 

        1. High school diploma or equivalent.

        2. Each applicant for programs with an ESL component will be tested to establish his or her need for Intermediate ESL instruction before         enrollment. To qualify, applicants must achieve a minimum score of 27 on the NYS Place Test.

        3. At the end of the Intermediate ESL course, students who score a minimum of 54 on the NYS Place Test will begin career training.

        4. Any student who fails to achieve the minimum test levels must repeat the appropriate units of intermediate ESL (Placement will be             decided by an ESL instructor and will consider the student's results on the NYS Place Test). 

Maximum Time Frame and Evaluation Points:

 

The maximum time frame to satisfy program requirements is six terms (2250 hours). Evaluation points are every term (375 hours).

 

Credential Awarded : Diploma

 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

Foundation Courses :

 

Basic Business Communications-E150 - 75 hours

This course develops needed written and oral communication skills for use in business. It features an introduction to communications, structure and style of the English language, being an effective listener, business vocabulary, and the applied practice of oral communications in an office environment.

 

Business Correspondence - E160 - 75 hours

This course consists of developing effective business writing skills and studying vocabulary frequently used in selected business areas. The course features basic letter writing, such as forming letters, messages and memoranda. (Prerequisite: E150).

 

Career Preparation-CI00 - 75 hours

This course gives students training in job search procedures. It demonstrates ways to decide on job objectives, locate unlisted jobs, identify possible employers and research them in advance, develop a personal contact network, and practice interviewing skills. At the conclusion of the course, each student generates a complete and updated resume, and learns how to write effective letters of introduction, thanks and follow -up.

 

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COT I-Keyboarding-T100 - 75 hours

This course teaches the student to learn and apply main keyboarding techniques in blind typing and demonstrate a typing speed of 30- 40 wpm upon course completion. (Prerequisite: None).

COT II-Windows OS-T105 - 75 hours

This course allows students to obtain basic knowledge of the "Windows XP Operating System" giving them the ability to navigate a computer (PC) and access the Internet. (Prerequisite: COT I)

 

COT III-MS Word-T110 - 75 hours

This course teaches the student to produce documents using word processing techniques for keying, editing, formatting, printing, and to apply a variety of templates to speed up the production of documents. (Prerequisite: COT II)

 

COT IV-MS Excel-T115 - 75 hours

This course teaches the student to produce spreadsheets, handle and analyze data, utilize worksheet formulas and functions and apply "Excel" templates to generate standard documents. (Prerequisite: COT II)

 

COT V-PowerPoint/Outlook- T120 - 75 hours

This course enables the student to implement "PowerPoint" as a presentation builder, learn and utilize "Outlook"information management features, and compose, receive/send E-mail messages and documents. (Prerequisite: COT II)

 

COT VI-Publisher/FrontPage-T125 - 75 hours

This course teaches the student to create web pages using the "FrontPage" application and create professional-looking newsletters. (Prerequisite: COT II)

 

COT VII-MS Access-T130 - 75 hours

This course enables the student to create and manage databases and to merge data using MS-Access.(Prerequisite: COT II)

 

 

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Intermediate ESL I - E100 - 75 hours

This is a course for students who are recent immigrants or who have not improved their English since coming to the USA. The students are not expected to be absolute beginners and will have had some contact with the language, even if passively. Basic sentence construction, spelling, punctuation and grammar are the featured class subjects.

 

Intermediate ESL II - E105 - 75 hours

This course introduces students to basic conversation practice and begins simple reading and writing exercises. Dialogues and sentence structure are stressed. (Prerequisite: E I00)

Intermediate ESL III - E110 - 75 hours

Clear and organized writing skills and the further exercise of conversation, listening and phonetics are
the topics of this class.(Prerequisites: E100 and E10).

 

Intermediate ESL IV-E115 - 75 hours

Emphasizing conversation practice, this course reinforces grammar and vocabulary-building. It also continues the development of reading and writing skills. (Prerequisites: E100, E105 and E110)

 

Intermediate ESL V - E120 - 75 hours

Writing about specific topics in depth is introduced in this course. Students participate in group discussions and make oral presentations to the class as a whole. Work-related terminology (Particularly concerning the modern office environment) is introduced as new vocabulary. (Prerequisites: EI00, E105, E110 and E115)

 

Intermediate ESL VI - E 125 - 75 hours

Development of effective business-related communications is stressed in this course. Students learn listening and note-taking, quick reading for comprehension, basic presentation techniques in the context of business and productive writing skills. (Prerequisites: EI00, E105, E110, E115, and E120)

Intermediate ESL VII - E130 - 75 hours

This course expands on the business communication techniques previously learned. New topics include telephone skills, problem solving and job interview skills. (Prerequisites: E1OO, E105, E110, E115, E120, and E125)

 

Intermediate ESL VIII-E 135 - 75 hours
A final review of grammar and writing is the focus of this course. Basic and advanced business letter preparation is stressed to achieve certain desired goals, such as informing, replying and requesting. (Prerequisites: EIOO, E105, EIIO, E115, E120, E125, and E130)

 

 

Computer Office Technology with ESL - 1500 Hours

 

 

Communication Skills Usage - E170 - 75 hours
Course includes intense coverage of grammar, punctuation, and word usage skills required by business professionals. The goal is to further improve both written and oral communication skills as required for success in business. (Prerequisites: E150, E160).

 

Internship (School Project) - M905 - 75 hours

This is an in-school internship intended to support the work covered in the Computer Office Technology course. Students must participate on a team approach under the guidance of a project manager, and work in an office computer application environment.

 

 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR: PROGRAM START AND END DATES

 

 

Program Name	Session	Start Date	End Date	Program Length
Computer Office Technology w/Bookkeeping and ESL	Morning	9/26/2008	1/27/2010	60 weeks
Computer Office Technology w/Bookkeeping and ESL	Evening	9/26/2008	1/27/2010	60 weeks
Computer Office Technology w/Bookkeeping and ESL	Evening	2/5/2009	5/11/2010	60 weeks
Accounting Assistant	Evening	2/9/2009	5/13/2010	60 weeks
Computer Office Technology	Morning	5/18/2009	8/6/2010	60 weeks
Computer Office Technology with ESL	Evening	8/12/2009	11/2/2010	60 weeks
Computer Office Technology with ESL	Morning	9/29/2009	12/17/2010	60 weeks
Computer Office Technology with ESL	Morning	12/7/2009	2/21/2011	60 weeks
Computer Office Technology with ESL	Evening	12/7/2009	2/21/2011	60 weeks
Computer Office Technology with ESL	Morning	1/28/2010	April-11	60 weeks
Computer Office Technology with ESL	Evening	1/28/2010	April-11	60 weeks
Computer Office Technology with ESL	Evening	2/19/2010	May-11	60 weeks
Computer Office Technology with ESL	Evening	3/12/2010	June-11	60 weeks
Computer Office Technology with ESL	Evening	4/2/2010	July-11	60 weeks
Computer Office Technology with ESL	Evening	4/23/2010	July-11	60 weeks
Computer Office Technology with ESL	Evening	5/14/2010	Aug-11	60 weeks
Computer Office Technology with ESL	Morning	8/10/2010	Nov-11	60 weeks