American Government
This introductory course in government examines the relationship between government, politics and power. Students discuss how people in a representative democracy can effect change in government to address current and future needs.
Current Social and Political Issues
Students learn to understand and analyze important and current events, as well as social, cultural and political issues. Due to the rapid rate of change in our society, specific issues vary depending on what is currently “newsworthy.” General topics, however, include foreign affairs and policy, civil rights and liberties, crime and punishment, economic and welfare […]
Introduction to Eastern Philosophy
This introductory survey covers various components of Eastern Philosophy, including Jainism, Hinduism, Theravada Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Shintoism. (Prerequisite: PHIL1290L or PHIL2250L or Permission of Instructor)
Ethical Issues
This course examines standards of professional conduct, values identification, moral development and the process of making moral decisions. Major contemporary ethical issues are examined. The emphasis is on acquiring the skills necessary to be able to guide oneself and others in the process of ethical decision-making.
Comparative World Religions
The course examines the major “question” or “issues” addressed by religion in general. It then examines major, representative systems of religious belief and practice, as well as their historical and sociological development. These religious systems are analyzed using a “world view outline” which addresses different aspects of religious belief and practice, such as the Absolute, […]
Introduction to Philosophy
This course is an introduction to the major areas of philosophical thought including metaphysics, the investigation and analysis of what is real; epistemology; ethics, the investigation into how we can live a “good life”; and esthetics.
Medical Coding
This course is designed to teach students the principles of medical coding related to the three main coding manuals: CPT, ICD-10 CM and HCPCS, which will prepare them for a career in medical billing and coding. Emphasis is given to preparing students to take the nationally recognized Certified Professional Coder exam.
Medical Office Procedures
This course provides a realistic approach for students to learn the skills required in a medical office including communications, records management, telecommunications, billing, scheduling and terminology. (Prerequisites: OTM125L, OTM131L and CIS132L or Permission of Instructor)
Medical Insurance Billing
This course develops the skills to apply information using proper coding and billing procedures. (Prerequisites: OTM121L and OTM131L or Permission of Instructor)
Medical Office Procedures
This course provides a realistic approach for students to learn the skills required in a medical office including communications, records management, telecommunications, billing, scheduling and terminology. (Prerequisites: OTM125L, OTM131L, and CIS132L or Permission of Instructor)
Administrative Office Procedures
This course is a systematic simulation-related approach to the increasing complexities of tasks and technology faced by office support personnel. (Prerequisites: OTM221L, and CIS132L)
Business Documentation II
This course focuses on the production of business documents by integrating software applications including word processing, spreadsheets and data management, as well as Windows and desktop publishing. (Prerequisites: OTM121L with a grade of B or better and CIS132L or Permission of Instructor or Permission of Department Chair)
