COMPUTER DATA PROCESSING		COSMETOLOGY
MEDICAL ASSISTANT		PARALEGAL STUDIES

COMPUTER DATA PROCESSING

The computer Data Processing Curriculum is a forty-five (45) credit hour program designed to prepare a student for employment in the data entry field or a related data processing position in a modern computerized business.  During this period, the student learns and masters the use of several different types of computer software in entering, processing, retrieving, and generating various types of business data and reports.  In addition the student will learn certain aspects of hardware components and computer repair.  The primary objective of this program is the attainment of a high level of speed and accuracy in processing data with a computer and obtain a general knowledge of computer repair.  In order to enroll in this program, a prospective student must be 17 years or older, possess a high school diploma or equivalent certification, or pass the Ability-to-Benefit (ATB) entrance exam.  To successfully complete this training, the student must have an overall GPA of 2.0 and complete all credits in satisfactory progress.  Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate is awarded a diploma in Computer Data Processing.

 

 

 

 

COSMETOLOGY

The Cosmetology program is designed to prepare the student to become a Louisiana State Licensed Cosmetologist.  It is a ten (10) month 1500-clock hour program consisting of classroom lectures (theory), laboratory activities/clinical training (practical).  Prospective matriculant must be 17 years or older, possess a high school diploma, or equivalent certification, or pass the Ability-to-Benefit (ATB) entrance examination.  To successfully complete this training program, the student must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 and complete 1500 clock hours in satisfactory progress. and pass the State Board licensure examination.  Upon completion, the graduate will be awarded a diploma in cosmetology.  Students must pass the State Board licensure examination to receive a state license to practice cosmetology.

 

 

 

 

 

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

This curriculum trains the student to assist the physician in medical procedures in the physician's office, to maintain medical records, and to perform clerical duties.  The required externship provides practical experience in a medical environment.  In order to enroll in this program, a prospective student must possess a high school diploma or equivalent certification, or pass the Ability-to-Benefit (ATB) entrance exam.  To successfully complete this training, the student must have an overall GPA of 2.0 and complete forty-five (45) credit hours in satisfactory progress.  Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate is awarded a diploma in Medical Assistant.  She/he is not required but is strongly encouraged to take the certification test from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).  If she/he passes this test, she/he becomes a (Nationally) Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA).

 

 

 

 

PARALEGAL STUDIES

The Paralegal Studies program is a 24-month, 2008-clock hour training program designed to prepare the trainee to effectively and efficiently execute all the duties and responsibilities of a Legal Secretary and a Paralegal in any given legal setting.  The three (3) month internship component of this curriculum provides the matriculant with practical field experience necessary to complete the training.  In order to be eligible to enroll in this program, the  prospective student must possess a high school diploma or equivalent certification.  To successfully complete this training, the student must have a minimum overall attendance of 80% and GPA of 2.0 with no grade less than a  "C" in any of the core subjects.  Upon completion of this program, the graduate is awarded the "Associate Degree in Occupational Studies in Paralegal Studies."