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Page | 126Department ofBusiness and TechnologyMadison Monroe Bldg., Rm. 147The Department of Business and Technology provides high-quality vocational and technical training in a variety ofcareer fields. Each program is a carefully-sequenced set of courses designed to prepare associate degree and certificatestudents who have, in addition to technical skills, the ability to work effectively with others, solve problems, makedecisions and adapt to change.The humanities educational component develops the skills and attitudes necessary for students to succeed in acomplex and dynamic work environment and the ability to make judgments reflective of human values.Department student organizations encourage civic pride and responsible citizenship through community service toproduce a well-rounded individual who appreciates the value of diverse cultures.The department maintains a highly qualified faculty committed to teaching excellence and professional development;faculty who continually update and strengthen programs with advisory committee involvement to develop programs thatare responsive to the employment needs of business, industry, public agencies and entrepreneurship.The department participates in the Texas Career Readiness Initiative. This WorkKeys-based employee job skillcredentialing system provides assessment and instructional support to assure that students possess workplace skilllevels required for employment. All students pursuing Level 1 certificates in the Technical Programs Division mustsuccessfully complete HRPO 1191 (Special Topics in Human Resources Management). Students must validate skilllevels in applied mathematics, writing, listening, locating information, reading for information and teamwork.The Department of Business and Technology offers the following Programs.• A.A.S. Administrative Assistant• Administrative Assistant Level 1 Certificate• Automotive Service Technician Level 1 Certificate• Automotive Technology Level 1 Certificate• A.A.S. Computer Information Systems – Network Specialist• Computer Programmer Level 1 Certificate• A.A.S. Cosmetology Instructor• Cosmetology Instructor Level 1 Certificate• A.A.S. Cosmetology Operator• Cosmetology Operator Level 1 Certificate• Esthetics Level 1 Certificate• A.A.S. Instrumentation Technology• A.A.S. Medical Office Administration• Medical Office Assistant Level 1 Certificate• Multimedia & Design Level 1 Certificate (55+ program)• Network Specialist Level 1 Certificate• A.A.S. Paralegal• A.A.S. Process Technology• Process Technology Level 1 Certificate• Receptionist Level 1 Certificate• A.A.S. Software DeveloperAmerican Bar AssociationThe Paralegal program was granted re-approval by the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association on Feb.14, 2007, after an extensive self-study and a site visit.