84 85 492. Short Courses, Workshops, etc. (1-4) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 499. Senior Seminar (1-2) A Research and discussion of sales and service related problems. DEPARTMENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS & BUSINESS EDUCATION (formerly Business Education/Administrative Systems) Chair: Dr. Margaret Bennett Location: Building 2, Room 218 Telephone Contact: Julie Warnick 626-6059 Professors: Margaret O. Bennett, Alden A. Talbot; Associate Professor: Diana J. Green, Donna M. Roberts; Assistant Professors: Lynda H. Money; Instructors: Pat McFerson I he Department of Telecommunications & Business Education offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Office Technologies, a Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications Administration, and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Education with two emphases: a composite teaching degree or an emphasis in Office Technologies. Minors are offered in Office Technologies, Business/Marketing Education, and Business Education. The department offers comprehensive training in word processing, spreadsheets, database management, telecommunications, desktop publishing, records management, graphics, business communications, and other related systems. Telecommunications Administration graduates are qualified to manage a telecommunication environment, working with the latest voice and data communications technology. The Business Education Teaching Composite graduates are qualified to enter the business world and the classroom. The Composite Teaching Emphasis qualifies individuals to teach at the secondary level, while the Office Technologies Emphasis graduates may work in information processing, administrative services, office administration, and supervision. The Office Support graduates are qualified to be executive assistants, information technology specialists, records managers, or to fill various other office-related positions. Departmental Policies Students for any degree from the Telecommunications 8c Business Education (TBE) programs are subject to the following policies: 1. To enroll in any intermediate or advanced computer course, the student must have a grade of C or better in the preceding course. 2. TBE credits earned more than ten years earlier than the proposed date of graduation will not be accepted toward major requirements unless validated through a challenge examination or department chair approval. 3. A student in TBE cannot obtain a degree from the department if any required course in the department has been taken for a grade more than three times. 4. Any deviation from the printed graduation requirements must be approved by the department chair prior to taking the course(s) in question. 5. Candidates for the Bachelor's Degree must complete the Business Foundations requirements from the College of Business and Economics, as outlined under each four-year degree on the following pages. These courses must be completed with a grade of C- or higher. telecommunications administration Major BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. OR B.A.) » Program Prerequisite: Completion or equivalent of a Weber State A.A.S. degree in Office Technologies. » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses required for this major in addition to an overall GPA for these courses of 2.50 or higher. Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation on page 32 of this catalog. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 183 credit hours is required for graduation — a minimum of 157 of these is required within the major. A total of 60 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 300 and above) — all of these are required within the major. Advisement All Telecommunications Administration students should meet with a faculty advisor for course and program advisement. Call Dr. Diana J. Green at 626-6821 or call 626-6059 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Advisement may also be obtained by going to room 218 in building B2. Admission Requirements Complete an A.A.S. degree in Office Technologies or equivalent. Declare your program of study (refer to page 30 of this catalog). There are no special admission or application requirements for this program. Core and General Education Refer to pages 32-36 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses required for the Telecommunications Administration major will also satisfy General Education requirements: TBE PD170 (required for A.A.S. degree) and Econ SS203. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree To be taken in addition to the requirements for the A.A.S. degree in Office Technologies. Business Foundations Courses Required (12 credit hours) The following requirements must be completed with a grade ofC- or higher. Econ 202* Microeconomic Analysis 4 Econ SS203* Macroeconomic Analysis 4 Quant 260* Statistical Analysis I 4 * Math 107 or equivalent is a prerequisite. Functional Core Courses Required (18 credit hours) Managerial Accounting 3 Legal Environment of Business 4 Internet Information Resources 3 Organizational Behavior & Manag 4 Marketing Concepts & Practices 4 Specific Major Courses Required (39 credit hours) TBE 302 Word Processing Systems 4 TBE 309 Graphics 2 TBE 350 Transport Media 3 TBE 352 Telephone Switching Systems 3 Acctng 230 BusAdm 320 LibSci 315 Mgmt 312 Mktg 301 Data & Digital Services 3 Administrative Support Systems 4 Admin Systems Management 3 Telecomm Traffic Technology 4 Telecomm Internship 3 Telecomm Senior Project 4 Telecomm Networking 3 Telecomm Voice Networking 3 Suggested Course Sequence The following suggested course sequence is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. Refer to A.A.S. Degree in Office Technologies for Freshman and Sophomore years. TBE 354 TBE 355 TBE 356 TBE 365 TBE 449 TBE 450 TBE 470 TBE 471 TBE 309 Econ 202 Acctng 230 TBE 350 HL Gen Ed Total Hrs. ftmm fan TBE 352 BA320 Libsci 315 Mgt312 Electives Total Hrs. 2 4 3 3 3 15 3 4 3 4 2 16 TBE 302 HU Gen Ed Econ SS203 LS Gen Ed Total Hrs. Senior Wu TBE 354 TBE 355 TBE 449 TBE 365 Total Hrs. 4 3 4 4 15 3 4 3 4 14 EconQt 260 Mktg 301 TBE 356 PS Gen Ed Total Hrs. Senior TBE 450 TBE 470 TBE 471 SS Gen Ed Total Hrs. 4 4 3 5 16 4 3 3 4 14 Business Education Major l—i BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. OR B.A.) » Program Prerequisite: Completion or equivalent of a Weber State A.A.S. degree in Office Technologies. Composite Teaching majors must satisfy Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses required for this major in addition to an overall GPA for these courses of 2.50 or higher. An overall GPA of 3.00 is required for admission to the Teacher Education program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 183 credit hours is required for graduation — a minimum of 177 of these is required within the major. A total of 82 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 300 and above) — all are within the major. Advisement All Business Education students should meet with a faculty advisor for course and program advisement. Call Dr. Alden A. Talbot at 626-6060 or call 626-6059 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Teaching majors should also consult with an advisor in the College of Education (call 626-6269). Admission Requirements Complete the A.A.S. degree in Office Technologies or equivalent. Declare your program of study (refer to page 30 of this catalog). Composite Teaching majors must also satisfy Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). Core and General Education Refer to pages 32-36 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses required for the Business Education major will also satisfy General Education requirements: TBE PD170 (required for A.A.S. degree) and Econ SS203. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree To be taken in addition to the requirements for the A.A.S. degree in Office Technologies. Business Foundations Courses Required (12 credit hours) The following requirements must be completed with a grade ofC- or higher. Econ 202* Microeconomic Analysis 4 Econ SS203* Macroeconomic Analysis 4 Quant 260* Statistical Analysis I 4 * Math 107 or equivalent is a prerequisite. Functional Core Courses Required (12 credit hours) BusAdm 320 Legal Environment of Business 4 Mgmt 312 Organiz Behavior & Management 4 Mktg 301 Marketing Concepts & Practices 4 Additional Courses Required for Composite Teaching Emphasis (20 credit hours) TBE 360* Principles of Business/Marketing Ed3 TBE 361* Teach Keyboarding & Office Pract 3 TBE 363* Teach General Bus & Marketing 3 TBE 499 Senior Seminar 3 * Must be taken prior to student teaching. Electives (minimum 8 credit hours) Select a minimum of eight credit hours from the following areas with the approval of an advisor: Telecommunications & Business Education, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Information Systems & Technologies, Management, Marketing, Computer Science, and Sales & Service Technology. TBE 325, Business Communications (4), will meet the Commun HU102 requirement for Teacher Education Certification. Additional Courses Required for Office Technologies Emphasis (34 credit hours) Advanced Word Processing Appl 3 Word Processing Systems 4 Graphics 2 Intermediate Desktop Publishing 3 Administrative Support Systems 4 Admin Systems Management 3 Software Integration 3 Cooperative Work Experience 3 Senior Seminar 3 Managerial Accounting 3 Internet Information Resources 3 Suggested Course Sequence The following suggested course sequence for the Composite Teaching Emphasis is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. Refer to A.A.S. Degree in Office Technologies for Freshman and Sophomore years. 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