Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Availability
SIAST recognizes that adults learn in many different ways and through many different means. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.
Frequently asked questions regarding PLAR for this program are answered in the
Fact Sheet.
A detailed
Candidate Guide, which includes a self-audit for all PLAR-ready courses, has been developed for this program. This information guides a candidate through all steps in the PLAR process.
ACCT 101 Accounting 1
You will journalize and post transactions, prepare adjusting and closing entries, and prepare unaudited financial statements.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning
Equivalent Course(s):
ACCT 122
BCOM 100 Business Communications 1
You will apply grammatical rules and principles to prepare routine business correspondence.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time
BCOM 103 Interpersonal Communications
The course will provide opportunities for you to develop important skills used to facilitate effective interpersonal communication in the workplace. Your studies will focus on the development of active listening skills, conflict resolution strategies, oral presentation skills and problem-solving strategies.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning
Equivalent Course(s):
BCOM 121
COMM 112
COMM 291
HUMR 186
CKEY 101 Keyboarding 1
You will develop ergonomic and keyboarding techniques to attain accuracy and a speed of 30 words per minute on two different three-minute timed writings with a maximum of three errors.
2.0
Credit Units
32.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
COAP 115 Word Processing 1
This course introduces fundamental file management and word processing concepts. Using a variety of word processing features, you will learn to format business correspondence, create, format, and edit tables and enhance documents with the addition of graphics.
6.0
Credit Units
96.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
OPRO 100 Office Procedures
You will learn how to effectively perform office procedures relating to telephones, incoming and outgoing mail, preparing for and participating in meetings, planning events and maintaining office equipment. You will also learn the internet, email and how to manage office supplies and forms.
6.0
Credit Units
96.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time
OPRO 133 Records Management
You will learn about records management procedures and equipment and various types of filing systems including electronic filing.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Online/Blackboard
ACCT 102 Accounting 2
You will prepare payroll records, record accounting functions for a merchandising business and record transactions in special journals and subsidiary ledgers. You will also perform banking and petty cash functions.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning
Equivalent Course(s):
ACCT 122
Prerequisites:
ACCT 101 Minimum Grade of 60
ACCT 135 Automated Accounting
Using an automated accounting software package, you will learn how to enter transactions into journals (general, purchase, payments, sales, cash receipts and payroll) and ledgers (general, accounts receivable and accounts payable). You will also learn to account for inventory.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning
Equivalent Course(s):
COAP 137
SYST 147
Prerequisites:
ACCT 101 Minimum Grade of 60
BCOM 102 Business Communications 2
You will continue to develop effective business writing skills. You will write routine business correspondence and apply proofreading and editing skills.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning
Prerequisites:
BCOM 100 Minimum Grade of 60
CKEY 102 Keyboarding 2
You will develop ergonomic and keyboarding techniques to attain accuracy and a speed of 45 words per minute on two different five-minute timed writings with a maximum of four errors.
2.0
Credit Units
32.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
Prerequisites:
CKEY 101 Minimum Grade of 60
COAP 116 Word Processing 2
You will learn to enhance business documents with the addition of styles and the use of columns. You will use advanced features to enhance business documents and tables. You will also merge documents and create templates and forms.
6.0
Credit Units
96.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
Prerequisites:
COAP 115 Minimum Grade of 60
and CKEY 101 Minimum Grade of 60
COAP 117 Spreadsheet Applications
You will learn how to design spreadsheets and apply numeracy skills. You will focus on formatting, applying formulas and functions, preparing charts, and analyzing and organizing spreadsheet data.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning
COAP 138 Computer Suite Applications
In the course, you will learn to create documents that feature the integration of word processing, database, and presentation software.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
Prerequisites:
COAP 115 Minimum Grade of 60
EMPS 105 Personal Management
You will focus on your role in the office including professionalism, your rights and responsibilities, customer relations and time management. You will also prepare for the job search process.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time
