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PACE Institute also offers Diploma Programs in the following career
areas:
48 Semester Credit Programs
Administrative Office Assistant
Business Network System
Electronic Technology
Legal Secretary / Shorthand Option
Legal Secretary / Word Processing Option
Medical Office Assistant
Medical Secretary / Word Processing Option
PC Programming & Applications
36 Semester Credit Programs
Bookkeeping & Receivables
Computer Applications Specialist
Computer Programming – 36 Credits
Legal Secretary
Medical Secretary
Secretarial Studies
Word Processing Specialist
24 & 21 Semester Credit Programs
Customer Service & Word Processing
Data Processing Basics
Microcomputer Office Training
Office Assistant
Word Processing Basics
Accounting
This program prepares the student to understand and perform basic accounting functions in
government, organizations, industry, and business offices. This program also provides
"hands-on" training in automated accounting, computerized billing and inventory
systems. In addition, cost accounting, auditing, tax accounting and management courses
prepare the graduate for a wide variety of positions.
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Award: Associate in Specialized Business Degree
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Business Management
Business Management provides training in administrative, office and business management
functions with emphasis on over-all preparation for promotability into areas above
entry-level positions. In addition to human resource management, supervision, marketing,
computerized spreadsheets and database studies, students will learn about the basic
business office functions including word processing, small business management, business
law and accounting.
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Award: Associate in Specialized Business Degree
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Computer Programming / Network Operations
Computer Programming/Network Operations provides skilled training in programming, data
processing, and network operations to enable students to qualify for a variety
of positions in the Information Technology field. Knowledge of programming in the current
leading programming languages, including C++, Java, and Visual Basic,
along with web development prepares the successful graduate for excellent growth possibilities.
Students will use Windows 2000 and Linux operating systems to build and maintain a
local area network.
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Award: Associate in Specialized Business Degree
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Electronic & Network Engineering Technology
This program provides the graduate with introductory and advanced training in electronics
and digital technology to assume technician positions in the electronics and computer
industries. Emphasis is given to digital technology which is among the fastest growing
fields. Courses in PC repair and upgrade operations as well as network installation and
administration help prepare the successful graduate for a wide variety of positions.
Typical career opportunities include electronic technician, computer technician,
engineering assistant, network technician, field service technician, service technician,
biomedical equipment technician, computer applications specialist, bench technician,
calibration laboratory technician, and other entry level positions.
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Award: Associate in Specialized Technology Degree
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Executive Secretarial Administration
Executive Secretarial Administration prepares students for responsible secretarial and
administrative assistant positions requiring skilled training, proficiency, and accuracy
in office skills. The United States Bureau of Employment statistics predicts that the
number of secretarial positions will be one of the largest number of openings over the
next several years. Students will become proficient in numerous computer applications
including word processing, spreadsheets, database, and automated accounting. Human
resource management and customer service studies are also considered a plus by employers
looking for graduates of this program. Excellent job prospects exist for persons with
high-level secretarial skills as executive and general secretaries.
Award: Associate in Specialized Business Degree
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Fashion & Retail Merchandising / Business
This dual major program can be completed in less than two years. Do you have a flare for
fashion? Do you want a career with a future? Think about fashion & retail
merchandising as part glamour and all business! With a dual major you may be able to
double your promotability! Fashion your job growth from fashion sales assistant to
supervisor! Design your career to lead from merchandising assistant to department manager!
Showcase your fashion flare and retail drive into an entrepreneurial enterprise! This
program is designed to prepare graduates for entry level positions in the fashion &
retail merchandising or business management fields ranging from Assistant Sales Promotion,
Administrative Support clerk, Administrative Assistant, Assistant Manager, Department
Supervisor, Buyer's Assistant, Public Relations Assistant, Shopper, Salesperson,
Bookkeeper, Word Processor, Management Trainee, Assistant Fashion Coordinator. Retail
personnel, middle level managerial personnel and administrative support are listed among
the 100 top occupations with employment probability in Pennsylvania in the next decade.
Award: Associate in Specialized Business Degree
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Legal Office Assistant / Paralegal
This program provides students with the training needed for responsible entry-level
positions performing support functions in legal offices and related banking, financial and
investment organizations. In addition to the legal assistant and paralegal courses,
students will develop an expertise in secretarial, computer, and word processing courses.
Students may also have the option of taking electives to specialize in
management or accounting courses. Program graduates are expected to secure
employment in law offices, government agencies, banking and financial firms and real
estate and investment firms. In recent years, paralegal positions have been cited as among
the fastest growing occupations in major metropolitan areas. All legal
students have the opportunity to become student members of Legal Support
Staff of Berks County. PACE is located directly across the street
from the Berks County Courthouse and the County Services Building, where
many PACE grads have obtained employment in the Judges' offices, Public
Defender's office, Controller's office, IT department, and many other
areas.
Award: Associate in Specialized Business Degree
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Medical Office Assistant / Administrator
This program provides students with skilled training, proficiency, and accuracy needed to
obtain responsible secretarial, administrative and medical office assisting positions in
the health field. The United States Bureau of Employment statistics predicts that
secretarial positions including medical offices, will be one of the fastest growing
fields. Excellent placement is found in hospitals, schools, public service agencies,
medical/dental offices, laboratory facilities and medical supply firms.
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Award: Associate in Specialized Business Degree
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Travel and Tourism / Business
This dual major can be completed in less than two years. Do you dream of travel? Do you
want a career with a future? Think about a travel career as part adventure and all
business! Double your potential! Double your promotability with a dual major. If you dream
about flying off to tropical beaches in the middle of winter or visiting the wonders of
exotic far off lands, but you know that some day you will want to settle down, this
program could be just the ticket for you. You have probably heard that this is a tough
field to break into without experience, but with a dual major you have a much greater
chance to break in at several different opportunities and work your way up the ladder!
This program is designed to prepare graduates for positions in travel and tourism or in
business management positions. In travel agencies, resort hotels, or general business
offices in travel and tourist related facilities. Typical positions might include
Customer/Client Service Representative; Business Travel Department Representative; Account
Executive; Administrative Support Supervisor; Reservation Clerk, Management Trainee,
Administrative Assistant, Administrative Clerk.
Award: Associate in Specialized Business Degree
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Administrative Office Assistant
This program provides students with the intensive training required to obtain a
responsible career in offices in which applied and interpersonal skills are needed.
Computer, word processing, and keyboarding skills are developed to create a well-rounded
assistant to meet the needs of the rapidly changing office technology environment.
Award: Diploma
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Business/Network Systems
Business/Network Systems provides an introduction to network administration and
applications for a basis on which the students can develop an understanding of how
business network systems work. Hands-on opportunities on the school’s Microsoft
Windows 2000 network are included . In addition, students are prepared for
responsible employment by training in business network systems, internet, accounting,
computers, interpersonal skills, word processing and many other essential areas. In the
highly communicative business environment today, graduates with the specific business and
network skills provided by this program along with the interpersonal and communication
skills developed will be prepared to enter a career with confidence.
Award: Diploma
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