Central City Business School - Yearbook (Syracuse, NY)

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C ourses 6. The Shortest Combined Course Consists of either the Shorthand Course or the Stenotypy Course, with the Shorter Course in Bookkeeping. This includes all the subjects of the Shorthand Course with a course in Bookkeeping designed to teach the principles of that subject. lt includes both single and double entry, and can usually be completed in 30 weeks. Note-Candidates for secretarial positions should take at least a short course in Bookkeeping. 7. Commercial Teachers' Course This includes all the Commercial and Shorthand subjects. In addition to learning the subject-matter, practice is given in teaching under the direction of our experienced faculty. Only those Who already hold a license to teach in the High Schools of the State are eligible to this course. 8. The Civil Service Course We prepare candidates for Municipal, State or Federal examinations for stenographers, bookkeep- ers, typists, railway mail clerks, department clerks, City carriers, rural free delivery carriers, post office clerks, and for technical examinations. Ask for Civil Service Bulletin, g'ivin,e' subjects 1-orlilifrml for catch oxzuninution, rates of tuition, etc. ol Study 9. Ornamental Penmanship ancl Pen Art This is an advanced course and includes Pen Drawing and Designing, Engrossing and Pen Letter- ing, Box Marking, Card Writing, and other forms of Pen Art Work. Mr. A. W. Dakin is in charge of this work and his skill and ability are too well known to need any comment here. 10. The Operators' Course This includes Touch Typewriting, Manifolding, Mimeographing, Correspondence, English, Spelling, Penmanship, and Rapid Calculation. It does not in- clude Shorthand but is designed for those who want to become rapid typewriter operators. It requires from 10 to 15 weeks to complete it. 11. The Farm Accounting Course The Farm Accounting Course includes Arithmetic, Penmanship, Business Law, Letter Writing, Spelling, and a system of Bookkeeping adapted to the needs of the progressive farmer. This course requires about twenty weeks, and may be taken ten weeks one winter and ten weeks the following winter. SPECIAL STUDIGNTS-'l'l1ose courses are clcctivc and students may take such subjects as they need. It is not compulsory to take any complele course. lt is our aim to exactly meet the needs' of those who place themselves under our direction.

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COURSES OF STUDY I Designed to meet every requirement of the Regents of the State of New York 1. The Business Course Includes Bookkeeping, Business Practice, Banking, Arithmetic, Penmanship, Commercial Law, Rapid Calculation, Spelling, and Correspondence. fType- writing optional.j This course can usually be completed in from 20 to 30 weeks. lt prepares the student for bookkeeping or clerical positions and leadsl to State or Federal Civil Service examinations for bookkeeper or clerk. The Post-Graduate Business Course includes Cost Accounting, Practical Banking, and Auditing, and requires about 10 weeks' time. , 2. The Regular Shorthand Course Includes Shorthand tGregg or Pitmany, Touch Typewriting, Penmanship, Correspondence, Applied Business English, Spelling, Rapid Calculation, Busi- ness Forms, Office Practice, Manifolding, Mimeo- grahing, and Experience in Business Offices. This course can be completed by a diligent student in from 25 to 30 weeks and prepares for stenographic or secretarial positions. It also leads to State or Federal Civil Service examinations as Stenographer, Typewriter Operator, or Stenographic Clerk. 3. Machine Shorthand Course Includes Stenotypy fShorthand by Machinej, Touch Typewriting, Penmanship, Correspondence, Applied Business English, Spelling, Rapid Calculation, Busi- ness Forms, Manifolding, Mimeographing, Office Practice and Experience in Business Offices. This course requires fl'01ll 20 to 30 weeks, pre- pares for stenographic or secretarial positions, and leads to Civil Service Examinations in Stenography and T'ypewritin'g. 4. The Complete Combined Course This includes all the subjects of the Business Course, as well as those of the Shorthand or Steno- typy Course, and gives the most thorough prepara- tion for business. We guarantee positions to all who satisfactorily complete this course. One year, 52 weeks, is the average time required for this course. Note-In this course, it is better to take the Busi- ness Course first, and then follow with either the Regular Shorthand Course or the Machine Sll0l'Ulli'1lld Course. 5. The Shorter Combined Course This course is similar to No. 4, but less time is spent on Bookkeeping, as the Banking and Advanced Accounting are omitted. The Complete Shorthand Course, embracing all the subjects of Course No. 2, is taken. This Course can usually be completed in 40 weeks. Note-Stenotypy may be substituted for Short- hand.

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The necessary outfit at the beginning of the Com- Regular Day Sessions By the term of ten weeks, each ....... Tuition 25.00 A 20-weeks' course in one payment. ., 47.50 A 30-weeks' course in one payment... 65.00 A 40-weeks' course in one payment... 82.50 One year, cash in advance .................. 100.00 If paid by the month. . ,, .................... 12.00 For college students and others requiring special work, a proportionate tuition rate is charged. Tuition is always payable in advance. We do not refund or transfer tuition. When two or more stu- dents from the same place out of town enter at the same time as a club, a discount of 10 per cent will be allowed on all tuition paid on entering. Evening Sessions Complete term C26 weeksj ......... ...5B20.00 Single term 113 weeksj .................... ,, 12.00 By the month ................................ 5.00 New term of night school for 1918-19 will begin Monday, Sept 16, Send for evening school liter- ature. . ' No Tuition Lost When it is necessary that students be absent for three or more consecutive days, they will be credited for this time, if they give prope'r notice at the ofilce, and therefore lose no tuition through such absence. No allowance will be made for absence of less than three days. Books and Stationery We furnish the necessary text-books at publishers' prices, and other supplies at reasonable rates. mercial Course, with Typewriting, costs 57.50. This includes all the text-books. The necessary outfit for the Shorthand Course costs 35.00. Other supplies may be purchased as needed. The supplies for beginning the Stenotypy Course cost 55.00. Every student of Stenotypy purchases his own machine. If desired, the school will furnish a stenotype free of charge for the first mo11th's prac- tice. Cost of Board Great care is taken to place students in desirable boarding houses. In private families, board and room can be obtained at reasonable rates. The price depends upon the location and the accom- modations desired. Students from out of the city can have good accommodations secured in advance by notifying us, before their coming. Upon arrival in the city, prospective students should come directly to the school. If so desired, we will meet you at the station.