Office Administration - Legal Office Administration (AAS) A25370L
The Office Administration curriculum with emphasis in Legal Office Administration prepares individuals for employment in entry level positions in legal or government-related offices. Emphasis will include terminology, operational procedures and court-related functions as they relate to the legal office profession.
Course work includes computer applications, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office tasks and procedures, records management, and other topics depending on the subject area selected within this curriculum.
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of office positions in business, government, and industry. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for industry recognized certification exams.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
Major Electives: Select 4 hours
| BUS 153 | Human Resource Management |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 233 | Office Publications Design |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 236 | Adv Word Processing |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
10
| 1 |
| WBL 112 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
20
| 2 |
| WBL 121 | Work-Based Learning II |
0
|
10
| 1 |
| WBL 122 | Work-Based Learning II |
0
|
20
| 2 |
Total Major Hours: 49
General Education Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
Communications:
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | and | | | |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics:
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | (MAT 121 or higher) | | | |
Total General Education Hours: 16
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 130 | Comprehensive Keyboarding |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 155 | Legal Terminology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 164 | Office Editing |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 184 | Records Management |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
13
|
6
| 16 |
Spring Semester
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | (MAT 121 or higher) | | | |
| OST 134 | Text Entry & Formatting |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 136 | Word Processing |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 159 | Office Ethics |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 181 | Office Procedures |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
13
|
10
| 18 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| BUS 115 | Business Law I |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CSV 110 | Intro to Customer Service |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Communications Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
15
|
0
| 15 |
Spring Semester
| OST 156 | Legal Office Procedures |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 251 | Legal Doc Formatting |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 286 | Professional Development |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 289 | Office Admin Capstone |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-3
|
0-20
| 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
9-12
|
6-26
| 16 |
* See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
|