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Business Essentials represents excellent preparation for       INTEGRATED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
students to enter into higher education. This course
provides an edge over other applicants when applying           (1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 9-12)
to quality business programs in college. As students           Prerequisite: None
learn step-by-step dual software platform skills in word       This course meets the ½ credit computer requirement
processing, spreadsheet, presentation, publication, and        This course meets the State of Ohio Financial Literacy
database programs, they apply their newly developed            requirement.
abilities to a variety of real-world, computer-based
activities, simulations, and case projects—i.e., personal      The design of Integrated Computer Applications will
financial budgeting, resume building, and mock                 emphasize utilizing application programs for maximum
interviewing. Daily, students work to develop soft skills      efficiency. Students will explore the Windows operating
in communication (both oral and written), goal setting,        system and develop a working knowledge of word
leadership, teamwork, and consumer issues, such as             processing, spreadsheet, publication and presentation
saving, investing, and taxation.                               software. The Google Apps for Education environment
                                                               will also be utilized to design and build an e-portfolio
ENTREPRENEURSHIP                                               web site. In addition this course will cover every day
                                                               financial decisions including banking, credit cards,
(1 semester, ½ credit – Grades 10-12 or Teacher                insurance, investing and general economic concepts.
Recommendation)                                                This course meets the ½ credit Computer Science
Prerequisite: Office Suite Strongly Recommended                requirement as well as the Ohio Financial Literacy
This course is a CCP dual credit class through KSU*            requirement.

Think you’d like to be your own boss one day? The              MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY
purpose of this program is to help high school students
develop an understanding of economic, financial,               (1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 9-12)
entrepreneurial and business literacy associated with a        Prerequisite: None
global economy in order to prepare them for the                This course meets the ½ credit computer requirement
challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century.
Emphasis is placed on developing an entrepreneurial            Multimedia Technology is designed to teach students
spirit through the teaching and development of                 how to prepare multimedia projects and utilize web
extensive business plans. In addition, local                   design software. Student created websites will
entrepreneurs facilitate by sharing different aspects of       incorporate design principles, text, sound, graphics,
entrepreneurship. Students engage in networking                animation, photo editing and video editing. Students
opportunities and receive mentorship guidance.                 will utilize various hardware including digital cameras,
Students also learn how to “pitch” their business plans        digital camcorders, scanners, and DVD/CD burners in
before “staged venture capitalists.” Students in this          their projects. Current copyright laws will be
course can apply for dual credit—high school credit and        researched, discussed and practiced throughout the
college credit that is transferable.                           course. The Internet will be used as a resource
                                                               throughout the semester.
*Dual Enrollment Option: Students have the option to
receive dual credit for the Entrepreneurship course            DESIGNING MOBILE APPLICATIONS
offered. Students who meet the college requirements
and successfully complete the course may receive credit        1 semester, ½ credit, 10-12 grades
as an elective through Kent State University.                  Prerequisite: Either Computer Science I, AP Computer
                                                               Science, Multimedia Technology, Web Design and
                                                               Programming or Integrated Computer Applications.
                                                               This course meets the ½ credit computer requirement

                                                               This course is advised for students interested in
                                                               majoring in Computer Science in college. Using the
                                                               Windows platform, students will explore and create
                                                               innovative mobile applications within a graphic design

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