Office Assistant Curriculum

Catalog Number

Course Title

Credits

Fall Semester

10-106-116

Document Processing

3

10-106-125

Workplace Communications

2

10-106-130

Integrated Computer Applications, Beginning

4

10-106-151

Career Management I

1

10-801-195

Written Communications

3


Estimated Semester Total

13




Spring Semester

10-103-119

Desktop Publishing

2

10-106-126

Editing Business Applications

3

10-106-131

Integrated Computer Applications, Intermediate

4

10-106-170

Administrative Procedures

3

10-801-196

Oral/Interpersonal Communication

3


Estimated Semester Total

15


Office Assistant Courses


10-106-115 COMPUTER KEYBOARDING, INTRODUCTION
Introduces students to computer operations and the touch method of keyboarding. Lecture/lab or self-paced. 1 credit.

10-106-116 DOCUMENT PROCESSING
Enhances keyboarding skills and develops basic document formatting techniques. Lecture/lab or self-paced. 3 credits.

10-106-125 WORKPLACE COMMUNICATIONS
Develops basic business skills of telephone/voice mail, email/calendaring, and filing. Lecture/lab. 2 credits.

10-106-126 EDITING BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
Covers proofreading and editing of business documents. Transcription and composition will be used to process business documents. Lecture/lab. 3 credits.

10-106-130 INTEGRATED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, BEGINNING
Uses word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to create and integrate basic application documents for professional and personal use. Lecture/lab. 4 credits.

10-106-131 INTEGRATED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, INTERMEDIATE
Integrates software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentations) to enhance and customize documents. The course includes creation of basic interactive components. Prerequisite: 10-106-130 or consent of instructor. Lecture/lab. 4 credits.

10-106-132 INTEGRATED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, ADVANCED
Covers the creation and administration of interactive, fully-integrated software application processes (word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentations) for individual and group use. Prerequisite: 10-106-131 or consent of instructor. Lecture/ lab. 4 credits.

10-106-151 CAREER MANAGEMENT I
Teaches students to identify work environment preferences, develop personal profile for career success, and begin a support system network for employment. Lecture. 1 credit.

10-106-152 CAREER MANAGEMENT II
Teaches students to develop job search techniques and create a professional image. Emphasis will be on preparation of resume, letter of application, and interviewing techniques. Lecture. 1 credit.

10-106-170 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
Develops professional skills and attitudes for today's global business environment. Develops office skills in telecommunications, mail processing, travel arrangements and conferences, public relations, and economics. Prerequisite: 10-106-116, 10-103-101, or consent of instructor. Lecture/lab. 3 credits.

10-106-175 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Explores principles, practices, and procedures for effective office management. In a learning environment of team work, discussions and lecture, the student will become aware of dynamics in diverse office settings. Lecture. 3 credits.

10-106-190 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT INTERNSHIP
Applies previously learned administrative assistant skills in a real work setting. This is a culminating course for the Administrative Assistant program. Prerequisites: 10-106-170. Field hours. 3 credits.


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