Advanced Computer Applications

Do you.....

  • Like to work with computers and data?
  • Want to work on the latest high tech computer equipment?
  • Want to increase your employability?

Take a Closer Look at Advanced Computer Applications!

Both large and small companies need employees with word processing and data entry skills. Using the most current state-of-the-art lab, students will learn how to use computer software for word processing, spreadsheet operation, database management and Desktop Publishing using Windows 95, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint), WordPerfect and Microsoft Publisher.

Learn equipment operation, how to establish, control and monitor computer-based files, retrieve information, edit printouts, and more!

Prepare for a Career As:

  • Data Entry Clerk
  • Word Processor
  • Information Specialist
  • Computer Operator
  • Information Processing Manager
  • Business Manager
Career Opportunities

Immediately After High School

  • Typist
  • Word Processor
  • Data Entry Clerk
  • Dispatcher
  • Telephone Operator
  • Clerk Typist
  • General Office Clerk

Associate Degree/Trade School Certification

  • Court Reporter
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Small Business Entrepreneur

Bachelor's Degree

  • Office Manager
  • Data Processing Manager
  • Systems Analysis
  • Computer Programmer
  
Suggested Course Sequence for Information Processing:
  1st Semester 2nd Semester

Freshman
Year
  • English 1
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Physical Education
  • Intro. to Business*
  • Keyboarding I*
  • English 1
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Health
  • All About Money*
  • Intro to Computers*
Sophmore
Year
  • English 2
  • Mathematics
  • World History
  • Physical Education
  • Word Processing*
  • English 2
  • Mathematics
  • World History
  • Driver Education
  • Office Equipment Application*
Junior
Year
  • English 3
  • US History
  • Physical Ed
  • Accounting 1*
  • Voc. Info. Processing*
  • English 3
  • US History
  • Physical Ed
  • Accounting 1*
  • Voc. Info. Processing*
Senior
Year
  • English 4
  • US Government
  • Physical Ed
  • Accounting 2
  • Voc. Info. Processing
  • Office Occupations
  • Consumer Education
  • Physical Ed
  • Accounting 2
  • Office Occupations
  • Voc. Infro. Processing