St. Clair County Community College 2005-2006 Catalog

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM

CLERICAL SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE

Computer and Office Technology Dept. 810-989-5628

The Clerical Specialist Certificate program offers a foundation of basic office courses preparing students for employment as receptionists, file clerks, and general office clerks for virtually every kind of industry. This certificate program leads to a two-year associate degree by continuing in a specialization (executive, medical, or legal) for a second year. Elective choices may be used for this transition.

Suggested Course Sequence

FIRST YEAR - 1st Semester Semester Hours 

OA 130 Time and Project Management for Students 1

OA 135 Automated Office Principles and Practices 4

OA 115* Intermediate Keyboarding CL 4

OA 262 Records Management for the Automated Office CT 4

OA OA Elective 3

Total credits this semester: 16

2nd Semester Semester Hours

OA 155* Word Processing on Microcomputers CL 4

OA 125** Business Communications OC WR 4

OA 161 Office Technology CT OC 4

OA *** OA Elective or other options noted below 4

Total credits this semester: 16

Total Credit Hours = 32

Total Contact Hours = 32

NOTE: Taking OA courses as electives can build toward an associates degree in a specialized area.

* OA 110 Beginning Keyboarding or equivalent is a prerequisite.

** ENG 101 Composition I is a prerequisite.

*** Approved electives: Any OA course, BUS 158, ACCT 189, CIS 115, ENG 101.