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Technical Program - Office Assistant/Receptionist - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL
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Technical Program

Office Assistant/Receptionist (CRT.OFREC)

Certificate

Prepares graduates in an intensive one-year program for entry-level office support positions. Students gain basic knowledge of current office procedures and computer software, accounting, and letter composition. All courses apply toward the Administrative Assistant degrees.


Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by the student's degree audit.


For more information contact:
Lisa Jobe
217-234-5356
ljobe@lakeland.cc.il.us

* There are prerequisites or course requisites for this course
** Electives must be approved by Program Coordinator or Division Chair
one cross Course only offered fall semester
Footnote 2 Course only offered spring and summer semester
Footnote 3 Course only offered spring semester
Footnote 4 Courses offered in odd numbered years only
Footnote 5 Courses offered in even numbered years only
Footnote 6 SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
Footnote 7 Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
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First Year
First Semester
BUS 114
Development of skill in formatting business correspondence, reports, forms, and tables to meet mailability and production standards. Instruction on word processing software is integrated throughout the course.


Prerequisites: BUS 113 or ability to type 40 words per minute


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 Advanced Formatting *
3
BUS 094
Covers basic applications of mathematics in the business world percentages, elementary algebra, interest, installment buying, statistics, insurance, etc. It is designed to reinforce and expand business concepts held by the student through the use of mathematics.

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 Business Mathematics
3
CIS 160
Provides an opportunity for the student to work with various types of software on the PC. These learning activities include MS Windows, Word Processing, Spreadsheet Design,Database Management, Internet access, and presentation program. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: Students must take CIS 040 or have previous HS experience


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 Practical Software Applications *
3
ENG 095
Using critical thinking skills, students will study and reinforce the basics of the English language as they apply to business communications. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, spelling, word usage, and sentence structure.

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 Business English
3
BUS 095
An introduction to basic accounting principles and techniques designed to give the student a general knowledge of accounting practices and terminology.

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 Fundamentals of Accounting
3
BUS 151
A study of the financial statements, the accounting process and the principles and procedures underlying items on the financial statements.


Prerequisites: HS acct, BUS 085, BUS 095 or consent of instructor


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 		or
Financial Accounting * 		 
CIS 094
The basics of the Excel software package will be covered. This includes spreadsheet basics, formulas, functions, charting, data management, and collaborative tools. (Repeatable 3 Times)



Course Outline


 Excel
2
  Total Semester Hours:
17
 
Second Semester
BUS 115
Development of skill in processing information using word processing software and applying critical thinking from a variety of office simulations. Advanced formatting skills are further developed through application to specialized office situations.


Prerequisites: BUS 114


Course Outline


 Processing Information * ++
3
BUS 060
Students handle office activities using computers in a simulated office environment. Students access software including wordprocessing, electronic mail and calendaring, and other specialized software.


Prerequisites: BUS 113 or consent of instructor


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 Automated Office Procedures (MOD) * +++
3
BUS 079
Designed as a pre-employment course. Areas of study include job-searching skills, refinement of social skills, office management decisions and review of office skills and responsibilities.

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 Professional Development (MOD) +++
3
BUS 141
Provides students a practical strategy for creating successful communication products used in business.


Prerequisites: BUS 113 or the equivalent


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 Business Communications *
3
BUS 061
Designed to develop skill in transcribing recorded dictation for a variety of business sectors in an efficient manner using proper formats, spelling, and grammar.


Prerequisites: BUS 113


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 Office Transcription (MOD) *
1
CIS 090
InDesign is a desktop publishing software. Students will integrate text, graphics, charts, and other elements to create documents.(Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 040 or equivalent experience


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 InDesign *
2 - 3
CIS 097
QuarkXPress software is used to learn the basics of desktop publishing. Students use tools of Quark to mix text and graphics to produce documents such as business cards, stationery, newsletters, and fliers. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 040 or equivalent experience


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QuarkXPress * 		 
CIS 058
Students handle office activities and use career-related software such as an accounting system, desktop publishing, form management, calculator, medical scheduling and invoicing, and legal document preparation. (Repeatable 3 Times)

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Specialized Software Applications 		 
CIS 093
An introduction to Microsoft Access, a database management application designed to operate in the Windows environment. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 040 or equivalent experience


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Access * 		 
CIS 099
This introductory course focuses on creating and maintaining web pages using XHTML and CSS code. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: Type 30 words per minute


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Web Page Design* 		 
BUS 099
A capstone course which reinforces financial accounting concepts and procedures through the use of personal computers and popular commercial software. A comprehensive study of computerized accounting systems in both service and merchandising environments.


Prerequisites: BUS 095 or BUS 151


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Computerized Accounting*		  
  Total Semester Hours:
15 - 16
 


Total Program Hours: 32 - 33

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