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Faculty Surveys Course Descriptions Computer Science Management and Supervision Office Management
Dr. Roy Gwen Taunton Degree: Ph.D. Area: Computer Info Science Phone: 334-745-6437 ext: 5392 E-mail: gtaunton@suscc.edu

Mrs. Beth P. Barks Degree: M.I.E. Area: CIS Phone: 745-6437 ext: 5378 E-mail: bbarks@suscc.edu	Mr. Doss L. Buckalew Degree: MSwE Area: Computer Science/Business Phone: 334-745-6437 ext: 5427 E-mail: dbuckalew@suscc.edu
Mrs. Wanda Markie Hunter Degree: M.Ed. Area: Office Administration Phone: 334-745-6437 ext: 5405 E-mail: wmhunter@suscc.edu	Dr. Roy Gwen Taunton Degree: Ph.D. Area: Computer Info Science Phone: 334-745-6437 ext: 5392 E-mail: gtaunton@suscc.edu
Mr. Ken Somppi Degree: M.S. Area: Economics/Business Phone: 745-6437 ext: 5429 E-mail: ksomppi@suscc.edu	Mrs. Joanne Haaland Degree: M.Ac. Area: Accounting/Business Phone: 745-6437 ext: 5428 E-mail: jhaaland@suscc.edu
Dr. Bonita Johnson Degree: Ed.D. Area: Office Administration Phone: 745-6437 ext: 5379 E-mail: bjohnson@suscc.edu	Mrs. Cathy Adamson Degree: B.S., M.S.C. Area: Accounting/Speech Phone: 745-6437 ext: 5805 E-mail: cadamson@suscc.edu

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Listed below are various surveys used by the business department at Southern Union. These surveys are used by us to better serve our students and the business community. Please fill out and submit according to the specified time frame. Thank you for helping us in this endeavor!

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This program is designed for the professional development of individuals who desire to upgrade their knowledge and skills of computer science and prepare for employment in computer-related positions as programmers or computer technicians. Students should contact an academic advisor regarding the transferability of specific courses to a four-year institution.

Computer Science AAS, Occupational Certificate and Certificate Programs
Computer Applications Certificate
A+ Certification Training

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Business managers are employed in virtually every sector of the economy, working in positions as varied as customer service manager, chief telephone operator, operations manager, and shipping/receiving supervisor. They are responsible for supervising administrative tasks to ensure that their staff can work efficiently. Planning the work of their staff and supervising them is a key function of this job. After allocating work assignments and issuing deadlines, office and administrative support supervisors oversee the work to ensure that it is proceeding on schedule and meets established quality standards. Business managers maintain a departmental budget and operate within the budget parameters. When supervising long-term projects, the supervisor may meet regularly with staff members to discuss and assess their progress toward meeting their objectives.

The AAS program is designed for the professional development of individuals who desire to upgrade their knowledge and skills of business and prepare themselves for supervisory middle management positions. The certificate programs are designed for the professional development of individuals who desire to upgrade their knowledge and skills of management. Students should contact an academic advisor regarding the transferability of specific courses to a four-year institution.

Business Management & Supervision Curriculum

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This program is designed for the professional development of individuals who desire to upgrade their knowledge and skills of business and prepare themselves for positions in office management. In the Office Management curriculum, students may choose one of three options: accounting, office management (which includes general, legal, and medical options), medical transcription or medical coding. The certificate options are for students who are seeking employment or to upgrade skills in the field of office management or medical transcription. Although some of the courses transfer to four-year institutions, students should contact an academic advisor regarding the transferability of specific courses.

Office Management (Accounting Option)
Office Management (General, Legal & Medical)
Office Management (Medical Transcription Option)
Office Management (Medical Coding Option)
Office Management Certificate
Office Management Medical Transcription Certificate

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Southern Union State Community College is an Equal Education Employment/Opportunity Institution. Click here for official policy of non-discrimination.

750 Roberts Street
Wadley, AL 36276
(256) 395-2211

1701 LaFayette Parkway
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-6437

321 Fob James Drive
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-4151

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