HSC 055 - Basic Communications & Technology

Credits: 5
This course is designed for students at all levels of literacy competency. This e-learning course familiarizes beginners with the basic operation and navigation of the computer, utilizes office programs for college writing and occupational applications, enhances basic communication skills using e-mail, helps students gain basic keyboarding skills, and become competent using work-related computer applications. Students will be prepared to use the computer as a tool to continue their education and obtain, or retain, employment. All students under 19 years of age must have a signed release from the last school they attended. Students 16-17 years of age must first be admitted to the College following the Alternative Education Program (AEP)/Open Doors Youth Re-Engagement Program eligibility or Underage Admissions Policy, which is available in the High School Programs office.