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  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Computer Business Office Technology",
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  "name": "Computer Business Office Technology: Word/Information Processing",
  "award": "Associate in Science",
  "department": "computer-business-office-technology",
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      "markdown": "**Award Type:** Associate in Science\n\nWord/Information Processing, is designed to provide specialized training for the development of the skills needed for those in management positions that want to enhance their technical office skills. Training includes administrative office procedures with emphasis on word processing, desktop publishing and presentation graphics.\n\n**The graduate of the Associate in Science in Computer Business Office Technology: Word/Information Processing will:**\n\n1.  Apply proper administrative operations and procedures for business.\n2.  Demonstrate the use of software applications to accomplish tasks.\n3.  Analyze and solve problems related to administrative operations.\n4.  Communicate clearly and professionally."
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          "text": "A major of 24 units is required for the degree."
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          "text": "Required core courses (15 units):",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "CBOT 131",
          "title": "Introduction to Word Processing",
          "units": "3",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CBOT 132",
          "title": "Advanced Word Processing",
          "units": "3",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "CBOT 333",
          "title": "Business Desktop Publishing",
          "units": "3",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CBOT 334",
          "title": "Administrative Office Procedures",
          "units": "3",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CBOT 337",
          "title": "Presentation Design - PowerPoint",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CBIS 337",
          "title": "Presentation Design - PowerPoint",
          "units": "3",
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        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Plus a minimum of 9 units selected from the following:",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACCT 105",
          "title": "Introduction to Accounting",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUS 101",
          "title": "Introduction to Business",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUS 160",
          "title": "Business Communications",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CBIS 141",
          "title": "Microsoft Excel-Comprehensive",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CBIS 142",
          "title": "Microsoft Access-Comprehensive",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUS 372",
          "title": "Workplace Diversity",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUS 377",
          "title": "Managing Service Quality",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WEE 149",
          "title": "Work Experience Education: Occupational",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "General Education"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor."
        },
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          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total",
          "units": "27"
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