Office Systems Technology Programs

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The Associate Degree in Business with a Major in Office Systems Technology Program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Students are prepared to work in computerized environments where they manage and process information. Graduates are skilled in business computer applications, communication, customer service, information management, integration of office productivity software, Internet, office skills and presentation skills. Note:

Certified Professional Secretaries receive advanced placement based on test scores. General Education... 15 Credits

Communications 3 credits

ENG 160 Technical Communications 3 -OR BOTH-

ENG 101 English Composition I 3 SPC 205 Public Speaking 3

Computer Science 3 credits

CPT 101 Introduction to Computers 3 Humanities/Fine Arts 3 credits Select ONE course from the list on page 112.

Mathematics 3 credits

Select ONE course from the following: MAT 102 Intermediate Algebra 3 MAT 160 Math for Business and 3 and Finance

Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credits Select ONE course from the list on page 112.

Major Course Requirements... 42 Credits ACC 101 Accounting Principles I 3 BUS 121 Business Law 3 CPT 174 Microcomputer Spreadsheet 3 MGT 101 Principles of Management 3 OST 105 Keyboarding 3 OST 110 Document Formatting 3 OST 121 Machine Transcription 3 OST 134 Office Communications 3 OST 161 Information Management 3 OST 163 Information Processing 3 OST 210 Document Production 3 OST 250 Advanced Information 3 Processing

OST 251 Administrative Systems 3 and Procedures

OST 267 Integrated Information 3 Processing

Additional Course Requirements... 6 Credits Select SIX CREDITS from:

AHS 102 Medical Terminology 3 AHS 116 Patient Care Relations 3 CPT 172 Microcomputer Database 3 IST 281 Presentation Graphics 3 OST 106 Keyboarding Lab I 1 OST 107 Keyboarding Lab II 1 OST 108 Keyboarding Lab III 1 OST 123 Legal Machine Transcription 3 OST 265 Office Desktop Publishing 3 OST 269 Internet Skills for Work 3 OST 270 SCWE in Office Systems 3 Total Semester-Hour Credits: 63 Credits

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The Diploma in the Automated Office program is designed for the student seeking short-term skills in an ever-changing technological administrative environment.

on business computer application skills such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing and software integration. General Education... 12 Credits

Communications 3 credits

ENG 160 Technical Communications 3 -OR BOTH-

ENG 101 English Composition I 3 SPC 205 Public Speaking 3

Computer Science 3 credits

CPT 101 Introduction to Computers 3

Mathematics 3 credits

Select ONE course from the following: MAT 102 Intermediate Algebra 3 MAT 160 Business Mathematics 3 Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credits Select ONE course from the list on page 112. Major Course Requirements... 27 Credits OST 105 Keyboarding 3 OST 110 Document Formatting 3 OST 121 Machine Transcription 3 OST 134 Office Communications 3 OST 161 Information Management 3 OST 163 Information Processing 3 OST 210 Document Production 3 OST 251 Administrative Systems and 3 and Procedures

OST 265 Office Desktop Publishing 3 Additional Course Requirements... 6 Credits Select SIX CREDITS from the following: CPT 172 Microcomputer Database 3 CPT 174 Microcomputer Spreadsheet 3 IST 281 Presentation Graphics 3 OST 106 Keyboarding Lab I 1 OST 107 Keyboarding Lab II 1 OST 108 Keyboarding Lab III 1

OST 250 Advanced Information 3 Processing

OST 267 Integrated Information 3 Processing

OST 269 Internet Skills for Work 3 OST 270 SCWE in Office Systems 3 Total Semester-Hour Credits: 45 Credits

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The Desktop Publishing Certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in desktop publishing. Emphasis is placed on development of basic secretarial skills combined with training in desktop publishing. Desktop publishing involves creating and producing high-quality, printed documents (such as forms, newspapers, brochures, business cards or fliers) that combine text and graphics.

Major Course Requirements.... 21 Credits IST 281 Presentation Graphics 3 OST 105 Keyboarding 3 OST 110 Document Formatting 3 OST 163 Information Processing 3 OST 265 Office Desktop Publishing 3 -AND-

Select TWO courses from the following: CPT 160 Digital Vector Graphics I 3 CPT 161 Introduction to Digital Raster 3 Graphics I

CPT 162 Introduction to Web Page 3 Publishing

IST 238 Advanced Tools for Website 3 Design

OST 250 Advanced Information 3 Processing

Total Semester-Hour Credits: 21 Credits

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The Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certificate is designed to provide the student entry-level medical administrative skills needed for medical offices, hospitals, medical insurance companies and other medical environments.

Major Course Requirements.... 24 Credits AHS 102 Medical Terminology 3 AHS 116 Patient Care Relations 3 OST 105 Keyboarding 3 OST 110 Document Formatting 3 OST 134 Office Communications 3 OST 161 Information Management 3 OST 163 Information Processing 3 -AND-

Select ONE course from the following: BUS 140 Business Mathematics 3 MAT 160 Math for Business and 3 Finance

Total Semester-Hour Credits: 24 Credits

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The Office Support Assistant Certificate program provides skills and knowledge to prepare students for entry-level positions as a file clerk, receptionist or a beginning or re-entry office employee in business and industry. Major Course Requirements.... 16 Credits OST 105 Keyboarding 3 OST 106 Keyboarding Lab I 1 OST 110 Document Formatting 3 OST 134 Office Communications 3 OST 161 Information Management 3 OST 163 Information Processing 3 Software

Total Semester-Hour Credits: 16 Credits

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The Associate in Occupational Technology with a Major in General Technology with Emphasis in Paralegal Studies Program prepares the student to assist attorneys in their professional responsibilities. As a paralegal, the student may have responsibility for legal research, claims investigations, client interviews, document preparation and litigation support. Employment opportunities exist in such diverse areas as insurance, real estate, banking and the public sector.

General Education... 18 Credits

Communications 6 credits

ENG 101 English Composition I 3 SPC 205 Public Speaking 3

Computer Science 3 credits

CPT 101 Introduction to Computers 3 Humanities/Fine Arts 3 credits Select ONE ourse from the list on page 112.

Mathematics 3 credits

Select ONE course from the following: MAT 102 Intermediate Algebra 3 MAT 155 Contemporary Math 3 Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credits Select ONE course from the list on page 112. Major Course Requirements... 42 Credits Primary Technical Specialty 30 credits Select TEN courses from the following:

LEG 120 Torts 3

LEG 121 Business Law I 3 LEG 122 Business Law II 3 LEG 135 Introduction to Law and Ethics 3 LEG 212 Workers’ Compensation 3

LEG 213 Family Law 3

LEG 214 Property Law 3 LEG 215 Bankruptcy Law 3 LEG 230 Legal Writing 3 LEG 231 Criminal Law 3 LEG 233 Wills, Trusts and Probate 3 LEG 234 Title Examination Procedures I 3 LEG 250 Internship for Legal Assistant/ 3 Paralegal

OST 123 Legal Machine Transcription 3 Secondary Technical Specialty 12 credits Select FOUR courses from the following: OST 105 Keyboarding 3 OST 110 Document Formatting 3 OST 134 Office Communications 3 OST 161 Information Management 3 OST 163 Information Processing 3 OST 250 Advanced Information 3 Processing

Total Semester-Hour Credits: 60 Credits

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The Paralegal Certificate Program prepares a student to work under the direct supervision of an attorney. As a paralegal, the student will prepare legal documents, interview clients and provide litigation support. The terms Paralegal and Legal Assistant are synonymous.

Major Course Requirements.... 18 Credits LEG 121 Business Law I 3 LEG 135 Introduction to Law and Ethics 3 LEG 230 Legal Writing 3 -AND-

Select THREE courses from the following: OST 105 Keyboarding 3 OST 134 Office Communications 3 OST 161 Information Management 3 OST 163 Information Processing 3 OST 250 Advanced Information 3 Processing