Students will learn best practices for academic, career, and personal success. Students will discover their individual strengths, interests, and values to create a personalized plan; select and utilize resources that are applicable to their growth and success; and engage as active and responsible members of the academic community. This course should be taken during a student’s first semester of college work at Oklahoma City Community College and is a required course in degree plans to satisfy the Life Skills requirement.

ENGL 0106 or adequate reading/writing assessment scores

Multicultural English Composition I for multicultural and international students who speak a second language.

ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures

The student will write well-developed compositions which demonstrate the principles of unity, coherence, and organization and which contain specific details and vivid language. The students will locate library material and incorporate researched materials into compositions.

ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures

The student will trace the history, the organization and the operations of the commercial financial industry and explain the impact of these fundamental financial concepts on today’s economy. (This course is generally offered in the fall semester only.)

MATH 0103 or adequate math placement and ENGL 0203 or adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures.

The beginning student will learn essential vocabulary and grammar and will develop basic novice proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. The student will explore significant cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world.

ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures

This hands-on course affords students a basic understanding of computers and their application. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the ability to use a computer operating system, an office suite, productivity tools, as well as the Internet at an introductory level. Advanced Standing is available. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.

MATH 0103 or adequate math placement; ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures

This class will provide students an opportunity to gain the proper skills for successful entry or reentry into their field of interest for employment. Students will be required to complete a personal inventory assessing their interests, abilities, and experiences for strategic career planning. Job readiness skills, including keyboarding, resume preparation, interviewing techniques, interpersonal (“soft skills”) and professional demeanor, will be addressed. Particular focus will regard the qualities that today’s employers are seeking in job candidates, such as integrity, accountability, competence, and critical thinking.

None

The student will demonstrate the ability to use basic mathematical processes, and use mathematical concepts in solving everyday business problems in operations, trade, taxation, accounting and finance.

MATH 0103 or adequate math placement and ENGL 0203 or adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures.

Business Communication is a survey course of communication skills needed in the business environment. Course content includes business writing such as e-mail, memos, letters, reports, employment communication, and other types of digital media; delivering oral presentations; and developing interpersonal soft skills. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are emphasized. Development of these skills is integrated with the use of technology. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.

ENGL 1113 or by evaluation. Criteria for evaluation is in division office.

The course will assist students in earning academic credit in a planned process that integrates academic preparation with supervised work experience. Students will work in an approved financial services environment with cooperating employers for a specified period of time, and will attend arranged lectures relating to a variety of financial services topics.

MATH 0203 or adequate math placement, FIN 1013 or BF 1303, and by evaluation. Criteria for evaluation is in division office.