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CHOREOGRAPHIC STUDIES AND DANCE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND
TECHNIQUES AA DEGREE BUSINESS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES
AS DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
This program is designed to prepare students for transfer to
four year institutions or to work in the dance industry. Students ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
gain the knowledge, skills and abilities required to audition as
commercial dancer, company dancer, or choreographer. Stu- The Administrative Assistant certifi cate prepares students for
dents must complete all required core courses for a total of 25.5 employment in an offi ce setting performing clerical job duties,
-26.5 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of such as word-processing business correspondence, operat-
this program, students will be able to integrate technical dance ing offi ce equipment, micro-computer operation, scheduling
skills using correct body alignment and muscle coordination appointments, coordinating and overseeing offi ce functions. The
and compare various dance forms in relation to historical and coursework is comprised of traditional business concepts which
cultural context. encompass accounting principles, human relations as they apply
to the business environment, general offi ce procedures, written
REQUIRED COURSES: DANCE 100, 111, 116, 121, 130, 129; 135 or business communications, management speaking techniques,
136, 140 or 127 or 128; BIOL 120. and Microsoft Offi ce applications. Special emphasis is placed
on providing comprehensive instruction in the structure,
CHOREOGRAPHIC STUDIES AND DANCE mechanics, and strategies of technical writing, as well as oral
TECHNIQUE
communications. Students will focus on the development and
AS DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
proper use of English vocabulary, both general and specialized,
critical thinking and composition skills, eff ective speaking and
This program is designed to provide academic and hands-on
learning experience for individuals planning a career as dancer interviewing techniques. Students must complete all required
or choreographer in commercial dance or in dance companies. core courses for a total of 30-31 units. Program Learning Out-
Students gain the knowledge, skills and abilities required to comes: Upon completion of this program, the student will be able
transfer to a four-year college or audition for work in the dance initiate and respond to correspondence eff ectively while using
industry. Students must complete the required courses and the latest automated technology, system software (Windows),
choose additional courses to total a minimum of 25 units. Pro- and application software (Word, Excel, and Outlook) to perform
gram Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, more advanced skills; become familiar with Global information
students will be able to demonstrate technical dance skills using systems to be able to sign on to an account and use common utili-
correct body alignment and muscle coordination; and explain ties, including e-mail and Web browsers to search a variety of
dance vocabulary of various dance styles. This curriculum is databases for information; acquire the necessary knowledge and
designed for students who plan careers in commercial and skills of accounting and bookkeeping to be able to use journals
concert dance. and ledgers to prepare balance sheets and income statements and
be able to translate accounting records into a basis for sound deci-
REQUIRED COURSES: DANCE 100 or 102; DANCE 114, 117, sion making in a variety of businesses; be able to use a variety
122, 127, 129, 130, 135 or 136, 137, 190 or 194. of offi ce procedures to perform such tasks as sorting mail, fi ling
A minimum of six units from the following courses: ART and processing documents; develop interpersonal skills to con-
102, 125, 130; DANCE 124, DANCE 126 (1 unit), 127, or 128; duct and participate in job interviews, practice eff ective human
HLTH 110; HUMAN 115, 120; MUSIC 101, 135, 230, 236, 237; relation skills in business, handle telephone conversations with
PE 294; T ART 101, 103, 104, 109, 123, 130, 134. ease, and develop skills to communicate more eff ectively with
customers and other employees verbally; and type by touch at a
minimum of thirty (30) words a minute and to create, edit, and
format advanced features for any business document includ-
ing forms, medical and legal forms, resumes, job applications,
bibliographies, footnotes/endnotes, newsletters.
REQUIRED COURSES: BUSAD 106 or 152; CABOT 101, 102, 103, 104,
205, 208, 265, 270;
A minimum of six units from the following courses:
ACCTG 110; BUSAD 110; CABOT 110, 266, 285.
**A minimum speed is required for each individual certifi cate program.

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