Counts towards fulfillment of core curriculum component area and is guaranteed to

transfer to a public university or college in Texas.

*TRAN (typically transfers to a university as an elective course)

*DEV (College-preparatory course, does not transfer, does not count towards a degree)

Must take the listed course(s) first or where indicated obtain instructor's permission

Lecture hours per week - Lab hours per week - Credit hours

Data as of: February 17, 2010 - 7:06 pm

Workforce/Career/Technical Education

Workforce Education Course

Study the role of the supervisor. Managerial functions as applied to leadership, counseling, motivation, and human skills are

examined. The student will explain the role, characteristics, and skills of a supervisor and the principles of planning, leading,

controlling, staffing, and organizing at the supervisory level. Identify and discuss the human skills necessary for supervision;

explain motivational techniques and give examples of how they may be used; and structure a working environment that will

provide a variety of ways for employees to be motivated. *CTE; Lecture-3; Lab-0; Credits-3.

Workforce Education Course

Concepts, terminology, principles, theories, and issues in the field of management. The student will apply the various theories,

processes, and functions of management, identify roles of leadership in organizations, and recognize elements of the

communication process. *CTE; Lecture-3; Lab-0; Credits-3.

Principles of Management

Workforce Education Course

Discussion of ethical issues, the development of a moral frame of reference and the need for an awareness of social justice in

management practices and business activities. Review of ethical responsibilities and relationships between organizational

departments, divisions, executive management, and the public. *CTE; Lecture-3; Lab-0; Credits-3.

Workforce Education Course

Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between

the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning

with work experience. *CTE; Lecture-1; Coop-20; Credits-3.

Coop Ed - Business Administration & Mgmt

Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between

the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning

with work experience. *CTE; Lecture-1; Coop-20; Credits-3.

Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between

the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning

with work experience. *CTE; Lecture-1; Coop-20; Credits-3.

Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between

the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning

with work experience. *CTE; Lecture-1; Coop-20; Credits-3.

A study of the financial problems encountered in managing family financial affairs. Topics include financial security for the family,

budgeting, use of credit, home ownership, financial tangles, and savings and investment planning. *CTE; Lecture-3; Lab-0;

Credits-3.

An analysis of the organization, operation and role of the small business. Topics include facts about small businesses, essential

management skills, how to prepare a business plan, financial needs, marketing strategies, and legal issues. *CTE; Lecture-3;

Lab-0; Credits-3.

A survey of modern business activities including a brief study of basic industries, forms of organization, banking, credit, problems

of management and personnel, business risks and the relationship of government and business. *TRAN; Lecture-3; Lab-0;

Credits-3.

The principles of law applicable to business and to the individual as a citizen; legal background; contracts; agency; employer and

employee; negotiable instruments; suretyship; insurance. The class readings include court decisions on cases, classic text

selections that have contributed to the legal environment existing today and also the required textbook. *TRAN; Lecture-3; Lab-0;

Credits-3.

Analysis and application of organizational theory, group dynamics, motivation theory, leadership concepts, and the integration of

disciplinary concepts from the behavioral sciences. *CTE; Lecture-3; Lab-0; Credits-3.

Introduction to basic marketing functions: identification of consumer and organizational needs; explanation of economic,

psychological, sociological, and global issues; and description and analysis of the importance of marketing research. The student

will identify the marketing mix components in relation to market segmentation; explain the various factors, which influence

consumer and organizational decision-making processes; and interpret market research data to forecast industry trends and meet

customer demands. *CTE; Lecture-3; Lab-0; Credits-3.