Brown Mackie College- Hopkinsville

Degree Programs at Brown Mackie College- Hopkinsville

Associate's Level Programs

• Accounting Technology

  The Accounting Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment in account positions in a variety of business organizations. Students have an opportunity to receive a solid foundation in accounting and business principles and general education. Upon successful completion of the program, students are expected to: Post debits and credits; produce financial statements; prepare reports and summaries; prepare invoices; compute interest charges; generate financial spreadsheets; post journal transactions; handle payroll; produce business-related documents; operate a variety of computer software programs. Entry-level employment opportunities: Accounting Clerk. Bookkeeping Clerk, Payroll Clerk, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable Auditing Clerk

• Business Management

  The Business Management program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment and the business field. Students have an opportunity to receive a solid foundation in management principles and business technology, computer operations, and general education. Through a successful completion of the program, students will have learned to: Manage a small business; manage a payroll; apply marketing and advertising principles; produce presentation materials in PowerPoint; generate spreadsheets; utilize human resource practices; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; prepare written reports; use the Internet to communicate with clients and co-workers. Entry-level employment opportunities may exist in the areas of Office Management. Sales, Administrative Assistant, Human Resources, Assistant Account Representative, Customer Service Representative, and Entrepreneur/Self-Employment. Brown Mackie College - Kansas City and Brown Mackie College - Salina both offer the Business Management program in a Saturday Blended Delivery format, which combines the classroom experience with online interactions. This format offers students the opportunity to attend classes on campus only on Saturdays and online for a few days during the week, in hopes of giving them more time for other commitments such as work and family.

• Computer Programming and Applications

  The Computer Programming and Applications program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions as business programmers. The student receives a solid foundation in commonly used programming languages and software applications, as well as business and general education courses. Upon successful completion of the program, students are able to: Write and implement programs; Test and debug programs; Use C++ language; Develop computer and Internet programs; Utilize Graphic User Interface Design and manipulate databases. Entry-level Employment Opportunities: Systems Programmer, Computer Programmer, Internet Programmer, Computer Operator, Help Desk Assistant, Graphic User Interface Programmer.

• Computer Software Technology

  The Computer Software Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in computer-related fields. The program emphasizes computer operation and application in the business environment. Students develop a solid foundation in technical training, problem solving, and communication skills including: Creating and utilizing spreadsheets using Excel; Creating and utilizing databases using Access; Operating computerized accounting systems; Preparing professional presentations using PowerPoint; Preparing business documents in Word. Entry-level Employment Opportunities: Computer Support Specialist, Help Desk Technician, Computer Operator, Administrative Assistant, Data Processing Technician, Computer Processing Technician.

• Criminal Justice

  The Criminal Justice program is designed for criminal justice practitioners who want to enhance their career potential, for those in other occupations looking to make a change, and for high school graduates preparing for a future in the criminal justice field.

• Medical Assisting

  The Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare graduates to work under the direction of physicians in a private practice or medical setting. Students have an opportunity to develop a solid foundation in communication and problem solving skills through general education coursework. Students also have an opportunity to develop a strong foundation in administrative and clinical procedures including: Diagnostic testing; Venipuncture; Patient education for disease management; CPR certification; Basic pharmacological procedures; Patient history; Medical records; and filing Medical Office Management; Assisting with minor surgery. Entry-level employment opportunities: Medical Assistant, Medical Office Manager, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, Pharmacy Tech, Medical Receptionist. Graduates of this program are prepared to pursue Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant certification.

• Medical Office Management

  The program in Medical Office Management is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in an insurance coding and billing department of a physician's office, clinic, or hospital. Graduates may perform clerical and administrative tasks, analyze information, and combine that with knowledge of insurance reimbursement and coding guidelines to expedite physician payments.

• Occupational Therapy Assistant

  The Occupational Therapy Assistant program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment working under the direction of an occupational therapist. Students are trained to administer occupational therapy treatments to individuals who have lost functional abilities due to illness, injury or disease. Coursework combines lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences. General Education elements of the program can enhance students' communication and problem-solving skills to enhance their effectiveness in the occupational therapy profession. The program is designed to prepare the graduate for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certification Examination for Occupational Therapy Assistants. Students have an opportunity to develop a solid foundation in occupational therapy, including: Anatomy and physiology, Medical terminology, Structural kinesiology, Neurological dysfunction, Mental health concepts and techniques. Assessment of function, Adaptive living skills, Physical rehabilitation. Entry-level employment opportunities may exist with Hospitals, Offices of Health Practitioners, Offices of Occupational Therapists, Nursing Care Facilities, Community Care Facilities and Home Healthcare Services.

• Paralegal

  The Paralegal program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment with attorneys and in law firms. Students have an opportunity to develop a solid foundation in communication and problem-solving skills through general education coursework. The coursework covers fundamentals of paralegal responsibilities including: Application of business law principles in the normal course of business; Providing assistance to the attorney during trial; Researching legal records; Proper utilization of investigative skills; Drafting of basic contracts, mortgages, separation agreements, and trust instruments. Entry-level employment opportunities may exist in: Paralegal or Legal Assistant, with possible areas of specialization including litigation; probate law; criminal law; general practice; corporate law; Parole Officer; Title Examiner; Court Clerk; and Self-employed contract professional.

Diploma Programs at Brown Mackie College- Hopkinsville

• Accounting

  The Accounting programs are designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in accounting positions in various types of business organizations. These programs meet their objectives through instruction in appropriate accounting, business and technical courses.

• Business

  The Business program is designed to prepare graduates with the skills necessary for entry-level opportunities in the contemporary world of business through instruction in business practices and principles, technical business procedures, and appropriate microcomputer applications. Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in a variety of management positions.

• Computer Applications

  The Computer Applications program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as computer programmers or computer operators in the business setting. The program meets its objective through coursework in computer programming, software applications, and business.

• Computer Software Applications

  The Computer Software Applications program emphasizes the operations and applications of software systems in business and industry. The program assists the graduate in becoming proficient in current PC software. Because of the variety of software applications presented, the graduate is not restricted to employment in office administration. Typical entry-level positions available to graduates are computerized applications specialist, computer support service specialist, computer presentation specialist, desktop publishing, word processing, administrative assistant, and computer trainer.

• Criminal Justice

  The Criminal Justice program is designed for criminal justice practitioners who want to enhance their career potential, for those in other occupations looking to make a change, and for high school graduates preparing for a future in the criminal justice field.

• Medical Assistant

  The Medical Assistant program is designed to provide graduates with the skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in a clinical and/or administrative medical setting. The program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions under the direct supervision of a physician or medical office manager through coursework in medical office administration, clinical procedures, and pharmacology, as well as in business principles and computer operations.

• Medical Coding and Billing

  The Medical Coding and Billing program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to pursue entry-level employment in the medical business office setting. The program is designed to prepare students to analyze information from patient records and combine that information with knowledge of insurance reimbursement and coding guidelines to optimize physician payments.

• Paralegal Assistant

  The Paralegal Assistant program is designed to prepare students to work directly under the supervision of an attorney in entry-level positions for legal offices and firms. The objective of the program is to train students in performing legal research and writing, and various areas of law. This objective is met through legal, business, and technical coursework.