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The following is a complete listing of courses offered at MCC. Click on the blue arrow below to view a dropdown list of course descriptions for each program. You can also visit our Programs of Study page for a list of course requirements necessary to complete your degree.

Please note: Special Studies is a general heading for experimental courses or those for which the demand is untested, unknown, immediate, or temporary. You can visit our Special Studies page for a list of Special Studies courses.

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Show details for AAD - Applied Art and DesignAAD - Applied Art and Design
Show details for ACC - AccountingACC - Accounting
Show details for ACD - Alcohol/Chemical DependencyACD - Alcohol/Chemical Dependency
Show details for AGS - Agricultural StudiesAGS - Agricultural Studies
Show details for ANT - AnthropologyANT - Anthropology
Show details for ARA - Arabic/Foreign LanguageARA - Arabic/Foreign Language
Show details for ART - ArtART - Art
Show details for ASL - American Sign Language/Foreign LanguageASL - American Sign Language/Foreign Language
Show details for ATP - Automotive TechnologyATP - Automotive Technology
Show details for BIO - BiologyBIO - Biology
Show details for BUS - BusinessBUS - Business
Show details for CDL - InterdisciplinaryCDL - Interdisciplinary
Show details for CE - Cooperative EducationCE - Cooperative Education
Show details for CE  - Computer Related CurriculaCE - Computer Related Curricula
Show details for CE  - Heating, Ventilating & Air ConditioningCE - Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning
Show details for CE  - HospitalityCE - Hospitality
Show details for CE  - Interior DesignCE - Interior Design
Show details for CE  - Office TechnologyCE - Office Technology
Show details for CEL - LeadershipCEL - Leadership
Show details for CHE - ChemistryCHE - Chemistry
Show details for CHI - Chinese/Foreign LanguageCHI - Chinese/Foreign Language
Show details for CIN - Cinema StudiesCIN - Cinema Studies
Show details for CIS - Computer Information SystemsCIS - Computer Information Systems
Show details for CIS - Information and Computer TechnologiesCIS - Information and Computer Technologies
Show details for CIT - Civil and Construction TechnologyCIT - Civil and Construction Technology
Show details for CLT - Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory TechnicianCLT - Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician
Show details for COM - CommunicationCOM - Communication
Show details for COS - College Orientation SeminarCOS - College Orientation Seminar
Show details for CPT - Computer TechnologyCPT - Computer Technology
Show details for CRC - Computer Related CurriculaCRC - Computer Related Curricula
Show details for CRJ - Criminal JusticeCRJ - Criminal Justice
Show details for CSC - Computer ScienceCSC - Computer Science
Show details for DAS - Dental AssistingDAS - Dental Assisting
Show details for DEN - Dental HygieneDEN - Dental Hygiene
Show details for ECE - Education and Early CareECE - Education and Early Care
Show details for ECO - EconomicsECO - Economics
Show details for EDU - EducationEDU - Education
Show details for ELT - Electrical Engineering Technology/ElectronicsELT - Electrical Engineering Technology/Electronics
Show details for EMG - Emergency ManagementEMG - Emergency Management
Show details for EMS - Emergency Medical ServicesEMS - Emergency Medical Services
Show details for ENG - English LiteratureENG - English Literature
Show details for ENG - English WritingENG - English Writing
Show details for ENR - Engineering ScienceENR - Engineering Science
Show details for ESL - English For Speakers Of Other Languages (ESOL)ESL - English For Speakers Of Other Languages (ESOL)
Show details for FPT - Fire Protection TechnologyFPT - Fire Protection Technology
Show details for FRE - French/Foreign LanguageFRE - French/Foreign Language
Show details for FSA - Food Service AdministrationFSA - Food Service Administration
Show details for GEG - GeographyGEG - Geography
Show details for GEO - GeologyGEO - Geology
Show details for GER - German/Foreign LanguageGER - German/Foreign Language
Show details for GLF - Golf ManagementGLF - Golf Management
Show details for HBR - Hebrew/Foreign LanguageHBR - Hebrew/Foreign Language
Show details for HED - Health EducationHED - Health Education
Show details for HIM - Health Information TechnologyHIM - Health Information Technology
Show details for HIS - HistoryHIS - History
Show details for HMN - Honors StudiesHMN - Honors Studies
Show details for HMN - HumanitiesHMN - Humanities
Show details for HSE - Fire Protection TechnologyHSE - Fire Protection Technology
Show details for HSE - Health and Safety EducationHSE - Health and Safety Education
Show details for HSP - HospitalityHSP - Hospitality
Show details for HTL - Hotel TechnologyHTL - Hotel Technology
Show details for HUM - Human ServicesHUM - Human Services
Show details for HVA - Heating, Ventilating & Air ConditioningHVA - Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning
Show details for IDC - Honors StudiesIDC - Honors Studies
Show details for IDE - Interior DesignIDE - Interior Design
Show details for INT - Industrial Instrumentation TechnologyINT - Industrial Instrumentation Technology
Show details for ITA - Italian/Foreign LanguageITA - Italian/Foreign Language
Show details for ITG - Information and Computer TechnologiesITG - Information and Computer Technologies
Show details for ITP - Information and Computer TechnologiesITP - Information and Computer Technologies
Show details for JPN - Japanese/Foreign LanguageJPN - Japanese/Foreign Language
Show details for LAW - LawLAW - Law
Show details for LDS - LeadershipLDS - Leadership
Show details for MAR - MarketingMAR - Marketing
Show details for MET - Mechanical TechnologyMET - Mechanical Technology
Show details for MFG - Manufacturing Technology: Automation / RoboticsMFG - Manufacturing Technology: Automation / Robotics
Show details for MTH - MathematicsMTH - Mathematics
Show details for MUS - MusicMUS - Music
Show details for NUR - NursingNUR - Nursing
Hide details for OFT - Office TechnologyOFT - Office Technology
OFT 110 --
Keyboarding

A course designed to learn touch keyboarding and to develop speed and accuracy. An introduction to the Windows environment and word processing using Microsoft Word for the creation of basic business documents. Open to all students. Recommended for those with no keyboarding experience or those who key less than 25 words per minute. Four class hours. 3 Credits.
OFT 111 --
Intermediate Word

Development of formatting skills through Microsoft Word. Preparation of business documents including letters, memorandums, reports and tables, and an introduction to newsletters and electronic communication. Emphasis on proofreading, production, and mailability skills. Recommended for those who type more than 30 NWAM for five minutes within five errors. Students should have had a minimum of one semester of keyboarding instruction. Five class hours. 3 Credits.
Prerequisite: OFT 110 or permission of instructor.
OFT 112 --
Advanced Word I

An intermediate course emphasizing enhanced formatting skills utilizing Microsoft Word. Production of mailable business documents with advanced features. Integrating decision making and problem solving skills are stressed. Continued emphasis on speed development and accuracy. Five class hours. 3 Credits.
Prerequisite: OFT 111 with a grade of C- or better.
OFT 121 --
Introduction to Keyboarding

This course will cover alphabetic, numeric and symbol keys. Straight copy speed and accuracy rates are developed, as well as proofreading skills. No word processing skills are covered. No prior computer skills necessary. One class hour. 1 Credit.
OFT 141 --
Grammar for Professionals

A presentation and review of grammar, including punctuation, capitalization, number styles, and sentence structure, for accurate business usage. A three-level learning approach is used to facilitate comprehension and to promote a mastery level of grammar by providing graduated learning segments. For students taking TRS courses, they should have completed TRS 105 prior to enrolling in this class. Three class hours. 3 Credits.
OFT 170 --
Spreadsheet Applications Excel

An intensive course covering Microsoft Excel. Objectives include preparing, formatting, and enhancing worksheets, applying formulas and functions, charting, using analysis, linking, workgroup features, and increase productivity through use of macros and templates. This course is designed to teach skill sets needed for the Microsoft Office Certification Exam. Knowledge of the personal computer, keyboard, and mouse is strongly recommended. Three class hours. 3 Credits.
OFT 171 --
Microsoft Access Professional

An intensive course that covers Microsoft Access. Objectives include planning and designing databases; building and modifying tables, forms and reports; advanced manipulation of data; defining relationships; modification of report properties; subforms, switchboards, PivotTables, and importing/exporting data. This course is designed to cover skill sets needed for the Microsoft Office Certification Exam. Knowledge of the personal computer, keyboard, and mouse is strongly recommended. Three class hours. 3 Credits.
OFT 172 --
Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation

This course will offer a thorough coverage of the Microsoft PowerPoint presentation package. Areas covered include all skill sets needed for Microsoft Office Certification Exam. Instruction will cover animation, use of color and objects, and importing and exporting data and images. Activities include creating a slide show as well as delivering the presentation. Knowledge of the personal computer, keyboard, and mouse is strongly recommended. Two class hours. 2 Credits.
OFT 174 --
Microsoft Publisher

This course will focus on production, assembling, and the design of administrative publications through the use of Microsoft Publisher using the personal computer. Topics will include designing page layout, creating graphics, using templates, manipulating text and graphics, using style sheets, scanning images, and adding special effects. Knowledge of the personal computer, keyboard, and mouse is strongly recommended. Two class hours. 2 Credits.
OFT 175 --
Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook is the most popular e-mail program used by businesses. It is an integral part of Microsoft Office. This course covers introductory uses of Outlook which include: communicating by e-mail, managing contacts, calendaring, address book, schedule management, instant messaging, using help, accessing Outlook via the Web, and customizing Outlook. 1 Credit.
OFT 201 --
Advanced Word II

Advanced Microsoft Word applications. Orientation to collaborative work experiences with instruction directed toward advanced skill sets for Microsoft Office Certification Exam. Topics covered include graphics, fields, electronic forms, macros, and long document production utilizing master and subdocuments. Projects integrate decision-making and problem-solving skills. Continued development of speed and accuracy. Four class hours. 3 Credits.
Prerequisite: OFT 112 with a grade of C- or better.
OFT 202 --
Office Simulations

This course covers office simulations and projects that draw from all aspects of Microsoft Office Professional software. Realistic workplace projects integrate business vocabulary, critical thinking strategies, and web-research skills into document processing. Two class hours. 2 Credits.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: OFT 201, or permission of instructor.
OFT 214 --
Administrative Office Procedures

Students will learn concepts and procedures used in an electronic office. Topics include use of communications devices and equipment, use of electronic mail (Outlook), record management, reprographics technology, administrative travel procedures, and electronic research and reference procedures. Students will discuss professional conduct and ethics, job readiness techniques, and small group collaboration. Three class hours. 3 Credits.
Prerequisites: OFT 111 and OFT 141.
OFT 215 --
Administrative Office Management

An introduction to the principles of administrative office management, including environment, human relations, and office systems. Use of case studies, abstracts and computerized research. Three class hours. 3 Credits.
Prerequisites: OFT 111, OFT 112 and OFT 141, or permission of instructor.
OFT 240 --
Office Transcription

An introduction to and development of transcription skills from dictated material. A review of grammar and punctuation along with an emphasis on spelling and word study skills. An introduction to the mailability concept during transcription practice with the goal of mailability in testing situations. Three class hours. 3 Credits.
Prerequisites: OFT 111 with a grade of C- or better and OFT 141.
OFT 257 --
Legal Studies I


Designed to develop competency in legal terminology and transcription. Student will receive an in-depth study of legal terminology while developing the skills needed to accurately transcribe from dictated material. Emphasis will be on comprehension of terminology, language arts, proper formatting, and proof reading skills. Fall Semester only. Four class hours. 3 Credits.
Prerequisites: LAW 101
OFT 258 --
Legal Studies II

This course introduces students to the following topics: law office organization, file management, client interaction, document formatting, recordkeeping, legal research, court and legal documents, legal specializations, and the court system. Students will perform a variety of tasks to develop time management skills, evaluate work, and solve problems.. Spring Semester only. Four class hours. 3 Credits.
Prerequisites: OFT 112 and OFT 141 or permission of instructor.
OFT 267 --
Medical Office Transcription

Students will use medical terminology and keyboarding skills in transcribing medical documents for all major medical fields. Emphasis on accuracy, document formatting, grammar principles, production, and understanding of the responsibilities and competencies of the medical transcriptionist. Four class hours. 4 Credits.
Prerequisites: HIM 104 and OFT 111 and OFT 141.
OFT 268 --
Medical Office Procedures

The duties and responsibilities of a medical office will be covered, including proper telephone techniques, preparation of medical records, appointment books (paper and electronic), preparation of standard insurance forms, billing, maintenance of petty cash book, handling of incoming and outgoing mail, confidentiality and legal considerations, and office management. Computer simulation projects are included. Three class hours. 3 Credits.
OFT 290 --
Independent Study

See the Department Chairperson. Variable Credit.
Show details for OPT - Optical Systems TechnologyOPT - Optical Systems Technology
Show details for PE  - Physical Education--CoedPE - Physical Education--Coed
Show details for PEC - Physical Education--CoedPEC - Physical Education--Coed
Show details for PEJ - Physical Education-Criminal JusticePEJ - Physical Education-Criminal Justice
Show details for PEM - Physical Education--MenPEM - Physical Education--Men
Show details for PEW - Physical Education-WomenPEW - Physical Education-Women
Show details for PHL - PhilosophyPHL - Philosophy
Show details for PHO - PhotographyPHO - Photography
Show details for PHY - PhysicsPHY - Physics
Show details for PLA - Plastics TechnologyPLA - Plastics Technology
Show details for PLE - Police: Law EnforcementPLE - Police: Law Enforcement
Show details for PLS - Paralegal StudiesPLS - Paralegal Studies
Show details for POR - Spanish/Foreign LanguagePOR - Spanish/Foreign Language
Show details for POS - Political SciencePOS - Political Science
Show details for PPE - Physical Studies/Physical EducationPPE - Physical Studies/Physical Education
Show details for PS - Public Safety TrainingPS - Public Safety Training
Show details for PSC - Public Safety TrainingPSC - Public Safety Training
Show details for PSP - Public Safety TrainingPSP - Public Safety Training
Show details for PST - Public Safety TrainingPST - Public Safety Training
Show details for PSY - PsychologyPSY - Psychology
Show details for QCT - Quality Control TechnologyQCT - Quality Control Technology
Show details for REA - ReadingREA - Reading
Show details for SBS - Honors StudiesSBS - Honors Studies
Show details for SBS - Social & Behavioral SciencesSBS - Social & Behavioral Sciences
Show details for SCI - Honors StudiesSCI - Honors Studies
Show details for SCI - ScienceSCI - Science
Show details for SCR - Computer SecuritySCR - Computer Security
Show details for SOC - SociologySOC - Sociology
Show details for SPA - Spanish/Foreign LanguageSPA - Spanish/Foreign Language
Show details for SPC - Speech CommunicationSPC - Speech Communication
Show details for STT - Solar Thermal TechnologySTT - Solar Thermal Technology
Show details for SUS - Sustainability StudiesSUS - Sustainability Studies
Show details for SVL - Service LearningSVL - Service Learning
Show details for TAM - Tooling and MachiningTAM - Tooling and Machining
Show details for TEK - TechnologyTEK - Technology
Show details for THE - TheatreTHE - Theatre
Show details for TLC - TelecommunicationsTLC - Telecommunications
Show details for TRS - Transitional StudiesTRS - Transitional Studies
Show details for TVL - Travel And TourismTVL - Travel And Tourism
Show details for XRT - Radiologic TechnologyXRT - Radiologic Technology
Show details for  - Cinema Studies - Cinema Studies
Show details for  - Honors Studies - Honors Studies
Show details for  - Public Speaking - Public Speaking



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