Degree Requirements and Courses
Learn more about certificate and degree requirements, course content, recommended sequence, and schedule.
General Studies: Office and Computer Technologies (AS)
General Studies – 18 Unit Emphasis | SC Program: AS.1498
The office and computer technologies emphasis allows students to explore many areas of office management, and computer and information management, including clerical skills, legal assisting, medical coding and billing, medical transcription, Computer Networking, A+, and Web design.
Academic Plan
An academic plan shows all the courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. To make your personalized comprehensive education plan, please make an appointment with a counselor.
Choose your path
Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.
A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.
Fall Semester, First Year
14 Units TotalBSOT 10
M
1
Excel for Windows I
BSOT 10
Note: Students will require access to a computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is available on all Shasta College campuses.
This is an introductory course that introduces the concepts, principles, and uses of the EXCEL spreadsheet through multi-media lecture, demonstration, and discussion. Instruction will include use of the Windows environment by creating, editing, formatting, and printing worksheets, developing charts, graphs, and formulas and functions using relative and absolute cell reference. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
This is an introductory course that introduces the concepts, principles, and uses of the EXCEL spreadsheet through multi-media lecture, demonstration, and discussion. Instruction will include use of the Windows environment by creating, editing, formatting, and printing worksheets, developing charts, graphs, and formulas and functions using relative and absolute cell reference. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
BSOT 51
M
3
Introduction to Keyboarding and Word
BSOT 51
Note: Students will require access to a computer with reliable internet access, along with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is provided on campus at the Math and Business Learning Center and the Tehama campus.
This is an introductory course in keyboarding and Microsoft Word. Class includes learning to type alphabetic, numeric and symbol keys by touch; developing speed and accuracy; and formatting business documents including letters, memos, reports, tables and labels. Recommended for all students that want to learn typing and Microsoft Word. No prior knowledge of computers is required making this course an excellent place to start for beginning computer users. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
This is an introductory course in keyboarding and Microsoft Word. Class includes learning to type alphabetic, numeric and symbol keys by touch; developing speed and accuracy; and formatting business documents including letters, memos, reports, tables and labels. Recommended for all students that want to learn typing and Microsoft Word. No prior knowledge of computers is required making this course an excellent place to start for beginning computer users. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 1
GE
3
Computer Literacy Workshop
CIS 1
Note: Class will require outside time using a computer with appropriate software. Some computer access is provided on campus at the Math and Business Learning Center. Students taking the Internet format of this course must have access to the Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite--further information will be provided on the first day handout.
This course is intended to help students achieve a degree of computer literacy through exposure to a variety of basic computer concepts including discussions of hardware, software, computer history, programming, computer ethics, and cultural implications. In addition, the student will be introduced to several hands-on applications such as systems software (Windows), word processing software (MS Word), spreadsheet software (MS Excel), database software (MS Access), and presentation software (MS PowerPoint). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
This course is intended to help students achieve a degree of computer literacy through exposure to a variety of basic computer concepts including discussions of hardware, software, computer history, programming, computer ethics, and cultural implications. In addition, the student will be introduced to several hands-on applications such as systems software (Windows), word processing software (MS Word), spreadsheet software (MS Excel), database software (MS Access), and presentation software (MS PowerPoint). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
BSOT 80
M
1
Outlook
BSOT 80
Advisory: Ability to type 25 wpm.
Note: Class will require outside time using a computer with appropriate software. Computer access is provided on campus at the Learning Resource Center and the Tehama Campus. Students taking the Internet format of this course must have access to the same version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used in the course.
This course introduces the student to the use of Microsoft Outlook, a desktop information management program in the Microsoft Office Suite. Instruction will include managing email messages, scheduling appointments and activities with the Calendar, entering and updating names and addresses as contacts, creating and maintaining an electronic to-do list with Tasks, and using Categories to organize, sort, and search. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
Note: Class will require outside time using a computer with appropriate software. Computer access is provided on campus at the Learning Resource Center and the Tehama Campus. Students taking the Internet format of this course must have access to the same version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used in the course.
This course introduces the student to the use of Microsoft Outlook, a desktop information management program in the Microsoft Office Suite. Instruction will include managing email messages, scheduling appointments and activities with the Calendar, entering and updating names and addresses as contacts, creating and maintaining an electronic to-do list with Tasks, and using Categories to organize, sort, and search. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Spring Semester, First Year
16 Units TotalACCT 101
M
3
Basic Accounting I
ACCT 101
This is an introductory accounting course covering the entire accounting cycle including transaction analysis, journalizing, posting, and preparation of financial statements. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
CIS 2
M
4
Introduction to Computer Science
CIS 2
This course is designed as an introduction to computer programming and technology for those students planning on a career in the field of computer science or related disciplines. The students will design, code, debug, and test programs in languages such as Machine, Assembler, Java, C++, Visual Basic and/or Python as determined by the Shasta College CIS committee. Common business applications are used to examine a wide range of methods for processing data in the interactive mode. Computer history, hardware, software, processing, systems, programming languages, storage devices, careers, and impact on society will be explored to enable the student to become literate in the technical aspects of computing. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
BSOT 52
M
3
Intermediate Keyboarding and Word
BSOT 52
Note: Students will require access to a computer and reliable internet along with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is provided on campus at the Math and Business Learning Center and the Tehama campus.
This is an intermediate course in keyboarding and Microsoft Word. This course continues the development of keyboarding speed and accuracy while emphasizing the formatting of various kinds of business correspondence, reports, tables, forms, and desktop publishing projects from rough drafts. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
This is an intermediate course in keyboarding and Microsoft Word. This course continues the development of keyboarding speed and accuracy while emphasizing the formatting of various kinds of business correspondence, reports, tables, forms, and desktop publishing projects from rough drafts. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Fall Semester, Second Year
15 Units TotalBUAD 10
GE
M
3
Introduction to Business
BUAD 10
Advisory:English Placement Level 6 or higher.
This course is a survey course for both business and non-business majors covering the different disciplines (finance, management, and marketing) of business. The course also covers the complexities of the competitive business world and includes additional disciplines such as international business, forms of business ownership, social responsibility and ethics, and entrepreneurship. This course is designed to provide students familiarity with basic principles and practices of contemporary business, knowledge of business terminology, and an understanding of how business works within the U.S. economic system. Due to its introductory nature, it is recommended that this course be taken as a first business course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
This course is a survey course for both business and non-business majors covering the different disciplines (finance, management, and marketing) of business. The course also covers the complexities of the competitive business world and includes additional disciplines such as international business, forms of business ownership, social responsibility and ethics, and entrepreneurship. This course is designed to provide students familiarity with basic principles and practices of contemporary business, knowledge of business terminology, and an understanding of how business works within the U.S. economic system. Due to its introductory nature, it is recommended that this course be taken as a first business course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 20
M
1
Access for Windows I
CIS 20
Note: Class will require outside time using a computer with appropriate software. Some computer access is provided on campus at the Learning Resource Center and the Tehama campus. Students taking the Internet format of this course must have access to the same version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used in the course.
This course introduces the concepts, principles, and creation of relational databases through multimedia (lecture, demonstration, and discussion), using Microsoft Access on a Microsoft Windows-compatible computer. Topics to be covered will include the principles and elements of the relational database, design of tables and data entry, maintenance of the database for data accuracy, queries for sorting, linking related tables, and selecting specific records, development of forms for viewing as well as entering data, and reports for presenting a printed copy of the database and/or selected records. This course provides preparation for the Microsoft Office Specialist Access certification exam. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
This course introduces the concepts, principles, and creation of relational databases through multimedia (lecture, demonstration, and discussion), using Microsoft Access on a Microsoft Windows-compatible computer. Topics to be covered will include the principles and elements of the relational database, design of tables and data entry, maintenance of the database for data accuracy, queries for sorting, linking related tables, and selecting specific records, development of forms for viewing as well as entering data, and reports for presenting a printed copy of the database and/or selected records. This course provides preparation for the Microsoft Office Specialist Access certification exam. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 13
M
3
Desktop OS Configuration
CIS 13
Advisory: CIS 2 with a grade of C or higher
Note:Students who enrolled in earlier versions of a Windows desktop operating system will be able to enroll in a more current version.
This course introduces students to desktop operating systems with an emphasis on installation, upgrading, configuration, user management, security, and troubleshooting. Students gain hands-on experience installing and upgrading systems, configuring devices and storage, managing users and security, Azure Active Directory (AD) integration, network connectivity, and applying troubleshooting strategies. This course aligns with Microsoft Windows Client certification objectives, strengthens critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and provides a foundation for advanced study in desktop administration. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
Note:Students who enrolled in earlier versions of a Windows desktop operating system will be able to enroll in a more current version.
This course introduces students to desktop operating systems with an emphasis on installation, upgrading, configuration, user management, security, and troubleshooting. Students gain hands-on experience installing and upgrading systems, configuring devices and storage, managing users and security, Azure Active Directory (AD) integration, network connectivity, and applying troubleshooting strategies. This course aligns with Microsoft Windows Client certification objectives, strengthens critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and provides a foundation for advanced study in desktop administration. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Spring Semester, Second Year
15 Units TotalBSOT 171
M
2
Proofreading Skills
BSOT 171
This course covers the application of appropriate methods of proofreading documents common to the workplace and an overview of the essential skills needed to perform text-editing functions in business settings. High-level proofreading skills are vital to the efficient operation and productivity of the information-processing office. Proofreading has become a "must" for quality control in the workplace. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.
*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:
Contact Us for More Information
Counseling & Student Services
Contact Info
Phone
(530) 242-7724
Fax
(530) 225-4652
Academic/Instructional Division Office
Phone
(530) 242-7560
Location
Main Redding Campus | Building: 1000 | Room 1023
Start Your Future at Shasta College
We are dedicated to helping you reach your educational and career goals. To begin your journey, apply for admissions today!