ACC 212: Principles of Accounting II (4 credits) Introduces accounting principles with respect to cost and managerial accounting. Focuses on the application of accounting information with respect to product costing, as well as its use within the organization to provide direction and to judge performance. Lecture 4 hours per week. Pre-requisite: ACC 211

ADJ 145 Studies and evaluates the relationships and interactions between correctional organizations and free society. Focuses on the shared responsibility of the community and corrections agencies to develop effective programs for management and treatment of criminal offenders. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 168 - Computer Applications in Administration of Justice Provides instruction in the techniques and practices used to identify the automation needs of criminal justice agencies; covers the use of computer applications in the processing of operational and administrative records and standardized reports; discusses the use of rational data base applications to develop specialized reports. Prerequisite CIS 100 or CIS 110 or divisional approval. Lecture 3-4 hours per week. 3 credits

ADJ 212 Teaches the elements of proof for major and common crimes and the legal classification of offenses. Studies the kinds, degrees and admissibility of evidence and its presentation in criminal proceedings with emphasis on legal guidelines for methods and techniques of evidence acquisition. Surveys the procedural requirements from arrest to final disposition in the various American court systems with focus on the Virginia jurisdiction. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 215 - Report Writing Introduces the basic mechanics and procedures of report writing; emphasizes clear, concise and accurate writing of communications as they relate to law enforcement records, investigations, and research. Lecture 3 hours per week. 3 credits

ADJ 228 Surveys the historical and current usage of narcotics and dangerous drugs. Teaches the identification and classification of such drugs and emphasizes the symptoms and effects on their users. Examines investigative methods and procedures utilized in law enforcement efforts against illicit drug usage. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 229 - Community Policing in Modern Society Examines the process through which community problems are identified and addressed by police departments in cooperation with the community. Considers current efforts by law enforcement officers to achieve an effective working relationship with the community. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week. 3 credits

ADJ 236 - Principles of Criminal Investigation Surveys the fundamentals of criminal investigation procedures and techniques. Examines crime scene search, collecting, handling and preserving of evidence. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 245 Describes management options and operational implications for staffing, security, safety, and treatment. Considers impact of changes in public policy on corrections. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 290 Coordinated Internship in Administration & Justice Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Prerequisite: divisional approval.

AST 101 Teaches the alpha/numeric keyboard with emphasis on correct techniques, speed, and accuracy. Teaches formatting of basic personal and business correspondence, reports and tabulation.

AST 102 Develops keyboarding and document production skills with emphasis on preparation of specialized business documents. Continues skill-building for speed and accuracy. Prerequisite AST 101.

AST 141: Word Processing I Teaches creating and editing documents, including line and page layouts, columns, fonts, search/replace, cut/paste, spell/thesaurus, and advanced editing and formatting features of word processing software. Prerequisite AST 101 or equivalent.

AST 205 - Business Communications (3 credits) Teaches techniques of oral and written communications. Emphasizes writing and presenting business-related materials. Lecture 3 hours per week.

AST 236: Specialized Software Applications Teaches specialized integrated software application on the microcomputer. Emphasizes document production to meet business and industry standards. Prerequisite AST 101 or equivalent.

AST 244: Office Administration II Enhances skills necessary to provide organizational and technical support in a contemporary office setting. Emphasizes administrative and supervisory role of the office professional. Includes travel and meeting planning, office budgeting and financial procedures, international issues, and career development. Prerequisite AST 243 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.

AST 245: Medical Machine Transcription Develops machine transcription skills, integrating operation of transcribing equipment with understanding of medical terminology. Emphasizes dictation techniques and accurate transcription of medical documents in prescribed formats. Prerequisite AST 102 or equivalent.

AST 247: Legal Machine Transcription (3 credits) Develops machine transcription skills, integrating operation of transcribing equipment with understanding of legal terminology. Emphasizes dictation techniques and accurate transcription of legal documents in prescribed formats. Prerequisite AST 102 or equivalent.

AST 253: Advanced Desktop Publishing I Introduces specific desktop publishing software. Teaches document layout and design, fonts, type styles, style sheets, and graphics. Prerequisite AST 101 or equivalent and experience in using a word processing package.