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Data Institute Programs

Credit Recommendation

Computerized Accounting Specialist Program

  • Basic Accounting Concepts: 3 credits, lower division level

  • Computer Applications: 2 credits, lower division level

Information Processing Specialist

  • Basic Keyboarding: 1 credit, lower division level

  • Computer Applications: 1 credit, lower division level

  • Introduction to Word Processing: 2 credits, lower division level

Travel and Hospitality Specialist

  • Introduction to Hospitality: 3 credits, lower division level

  • Introduction to Travel Procedure: 1 credit, lower division level

  • Marketing and Salesmanship: 1 credit, lower division level

  • Travel Geography: 3 credits, lower division level

Word Processing Specialist

  • Basic Keyboarding: 1 credit, lower division level

  • Computer Applications: 1 credit, lower division level

  • Introduction to Word Processing: 2 credits, lower division level

Effective Dates

July 1990 through January 1999

Credit Recommendation

Medical/Dental Office Assistant Program

  • Basic Word Processing: 1 credit, lower division level

  • Medical Office Principles: 2 credits, lower division level

  • Medical Terminology: 2 credits, lower division level

Effective Dates

July 1992 through January 1999

Credit Recommendation

Computer Electronic Specialist Program

  • Computer Servicing: 4 credits, lower division level

  • Electrical Circuits and Devices: 4 credits, upper division level

  • Electronics Projects: 3 credits, lower division level

  • Fundamentals of Electricity: 3 credits, lower division level

  • Introduction to Information Processing: 3 credits, lower division level

Effective Dates

November 1992 through January 1999

Credit Recommendation

Microcomputer Assistant Program

  • Basic Keyboarding: 1 credit, lower division level

  • Computer Applications: 2 credits, lower division level

Microcomputer Skills Program

  • Basic Keyboarding: 1 credit, lower division level

  • Computer Applications: 2 credits, lower division level

Effective Dates

July 1993 through January 1999

Source of Records

Data Institute Business School; 745-63 Burnside Avenue; East Hartford, CT 06108

About the Training Sponsor

Data Institute, a private corporation in Hartford, was founded in 1963 to prepare students through coursework and laboratories for successful careers in data processing and business practice fields such as computerized accounting, computer electronics, and travel and hospitality.

Competencies 

Computer Electronics Specialist Program, November 1992 through January 1999: 13 credits, lower division level, and 4 credits, upper division level
The course of study is designed to provide students with a solid background in computer electronics, which includes mathematics, electricity, circuitry, electronics, and repair and maintenance of electronic equipment. The course is a mixture of practice and theory geared toward skill acquisition and employment, and includes hands-on training, laboratory work and lectures.

Computer Electronic Technician Program, November 1992 through January 1999: 13 credits, lower division level, and 4 credits, upper division level
The course of study is designed to provide students with a solid background in computer electronics, which includes mathematics, electricity, circuitry, electronics, and repair and maintenance of electronic equipment. The course is a mixture of practice and theory geared toward skill acquisition and job opportunity, and includes hands-on training, laboratory work and lectures.

Computerized Accounting Specialist Program, July 1990 through January 1999: 5 credits, lower division level
The course is designed to provide the student with a combination of accounting and computer skills and knowledge of general business procedures to run accounts payable and receivable and general ledger and to create, maintain and back up master files. The course is a mixture of practice and theory geared toward skill acquisition and employment, and includes hands-on training and lectures.

Computerized Accounting Technician Program, July 1990 through January 1999: 5 credits, lower division level
The course provides students with a combination of accounting and computer skills and knowledge of general business procedures to run accounts payable and receivable and general ledger and to create, maintain and back up master files. The course is a mixture of practice and theory geared toward skill acquisition and employment, and includes hands-on training and lectures.

Information Processing Specialist , July 1990 through January 1999: 4 credits, lower division level
The course of study provides students with skills in typing, editing and permanently storing text material using a variety of office machines including electronic typewriters and transcription machines and related information processing software and databases. The course is a mixture of practice and theory geared toward skill acquisition and job opportunity, and includes hands-on training and lectures.

Medical/Dental Office Assistant Program, July 1992 through January 1999: 5 credits, lower division level
The course of study provides students with a foundation in office and computer skills, medical/dental terminology and in medical/dental billing and insurance claims. The course is a mixture of practice and theory geared toward skill acquisition and job opportunity, and includes hands-on training and lectures.

Medical/Dental Office Specialist, July 1992 through January 1999: 5 credits, lower division level
The course of study provides students with a foundation in office and computer skills, medical/dental terminology and in medical/dental billing and insurance claims. The course is a mixture of practice and theory geared toward skill acquisition and job opportunity, and includes hands-on training and lectures.

Microcomputer Assistant Program, July 1993 through January 1999: 3 credits, lower division level
This course of study is designed to provide the student with basic office skills including keyboarding and information processing. The course is a mixture of practice and theory geared toward skill acquisition, and includes hands-on training and lectures.

Microcomputer Skills Program, 3 credits, lower division level
This course is a mixture of practice and theory geared toward skill acquisition and job opportunity, and includes hands-on training and lectures.

Travel and Hospitality Specialist, July 1990 through January 1999: 8 credits, lower division level
This course of study provides students with a basic background in business and hospitality skills and travel agency procedures. The course is a mixture of practice and theory geared toward skill acquisition and employment, and includes hands-on training and lectures.

Work Processing Specialist, July 1990 through January 1999: 4 credits, lower division level
The course of study is designed to provide the student with skills in typing, editing and permanently storing text materials using a variety of office machines including electronic typewriters and transcription machines and related information processing software and databases. The course is a mixture of practice and theory geared toward skill acquisition and job opportunity, and includes hands-on training and lectures.