Business and Office Technology, Health-Care Data Technology Concentration, AAS

Business and Office Technology

Purpose

The Business and Office Technology program is designed to prepare a person for a variety of entry-level administrative support positions in a variety of business settings. The program helps prepare students for employment opportunities in a medical or business setting through selection of a concentration in one of the following areas: Health-Care Data Technology or Office Technology.

Program Description

The Business and Office Technology curriculum requires courses in the technical core, designated areas of concentration, and the academic core. Students choose a concentration of Health-Care Data Technology or Office Technology. The Business and Office Technology department offers a two-year program of study that requires successful completion of courses in the technical core, designated areas of concentration, and the academic core in order to receive the Associate in Applied Science degree. Exit points are available in both concentrations to allow students to earn a variety of certificates if a degree is not desired.

The Health-Care Data Technology option of study is designed to prepare students to work in office positions in doctors’ offices, health clinics, hospitals, insurance companies, and other health-related organizations. The student will develop skills using medical terminology, accounting, transcription, coding, and computer software applications including electronic health records.

The Office Technology emphasis is an instructional program designed to prepare students for entry-level positions to utilize administrative office procedures, integrated computer applications, business financial systems, communication skills, and other computer skills such as database management and desktop publishing.

Program Length

Two Semesters to Four Semesters depending on if a certificate or a degree is sought.

Degree(s) Offered

Career Certificate
Technical Certificate
Associate in Applied Science Degree

Admission Requirements

Must meet the general admission requirements of the college.

A high school transcript showing proof of graduation or acceptable GED score.

*Transfer students must submit transcripts from each college attended. Students with less than a 2.0 GPA on previously earned college credit must have permission of the advisor or department head to be admitted to the BOT program.

Minimum composite score of 16 on the ACT. Students scoring less than 16 may be admitted on a probationary status with advisor approval.

*Applicants that do not hold a regular high school diploma or high school equivalency may qualify for the program by the following:

Contact Mrs. Lucy Flowers at 601-477-4060 or lucy.flowers@jcjc.edu
Schedule a time to complete the Accuplacer assessment.
Receive a passing score on all Accuplacer tests.

Contact

For more information, contact the Student Success Center at Jones College, 601.477.4257. If additional information is desired contact the Business and Office Technology instructor: Kandace Martin, 601-477-2229, kandace.martin@jcjc.edu.

Curriculum

It should be noted that many of the classes are only taught once per year and in the semester indicated.

Program Requirements

The following advisement plan is a recommended course of study. An academic advisor may alter course sequence to meet individual student needs. In addition, an academic advisor may recommend additional or different courses depending upon student career plans and/or requirements of the college or university to which the student plans to transfer.

Freshman Year

First Semester

SSP 1002 - Smart Start Pathway Semester Credit Hours: 2-3
BOT 1233 - Microsoft Word® I Semester Credit Hours: 3
BOT 1763 - Communication Essentials Semester Credit Hours: 3
BOT 1313 - Applied Business Math Semester Credit Hours: 3
BOT 2743 - Medical Office Concepts Semester Credit Hours: 3
BOT 1613 - Medical Office Terminology I Semester Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours: 17

Second Semester

BOT 1243 - Microsoft Word® II Semester Credit Hours: 3
BOT 1433 - Business Accounting Semester Credit Hours: 3
BOT 2763 - Electronic Health Records Semester Credit Hours: 3
BOT 1623 - Medical Terminology II Semester Credit Hours: 3
BOT 1273 - Introduction to Microsoft Office® Semester Credit Hours: 3
ENG 1113 - English Composition I Semester Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours: 18

Sophomore Year

First Semester

BOT 2643 - CPT Coding Semester Credit Hours: 3
BOT 2653 - ICD Coding Semester Credit Hours: 3
BOT 2673 - Medical Insurance Billing Semester Credit Hours: 3
BOT 2523 - Medical Machine Transcription I Semester Credit Hours: 3
BOT 2753 - Medical Information Management Semester Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours: 15

Second Semester

SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I Semester Credit Hours: 3
ENG 1123 - English Composition II Semester Credit Hours: 3
MAT 1313 - College Algebra Semester Credit Hours: 3
Social/Behavioral Science Semester Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours: 12

Note(s):

Courses that serve as a prerequisite must have a grade of “C” or above or approval of the Dean or advisor before enrolling in subsequent courses. See course descriptions for prerequisite requirements.

*Prior to enrollment in BOT 1233 - Microsoft Word® I , students should be able to key straight- copy material at a minimum of 35 GWAM on a 5-minute timed writing, with a maximum of 1 error per minute. Students who do not have this level of proficiency should enroll in BOT 1013 - Introduction to Keyboarding .

Approved electives include those listed in the MCCB approved CTE and/or Academic Uniform Course Numbering Document. Through the approved curriculum, course substitutions may be allowed at the discretion of the Business and Office Technology advisor.