The program prepares the student to fill clerical and word processing positions and provides fundamental knowledge and skills associated with general office work. The curriculum includes courses in keyboarding, math, word processing and business communications. For students who wish to further their training, all of the 34 credits earned for the certificate may be applied toward the two-year degree associate in applied science degree in Administrative Support Technology. Upon satisfactory completion of the Clerical Studies program, students will be awarded a certificate in Clerical Studies.
Curriculum
First Semester
Approved Social Science Elective
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SOC 200 - Principles to Sociology | 3 |
| SSC 101 - Contemporary Social Problems I | 3 |
| PSY 126 - Psychology For Business and Industry | 3 |
| Subtotal | 16 |
Second Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| AST 205 - Business Communications | 3 |
| ITE 140 - Spreadsheet Software I | 3-4 |
| ENG 112 - College Composition II | 3 |
| AST 141 - Word Processing I | 3 |
| ITE 150 - Desktop Database Software | 3-4 |
| MTH 132 - Business Mathematics | 3 |
| Subtotal | 18 |
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Bank Teller
Front Desk Coordinator
Office Assistant
Office Support Technician
Receptionist Or Records Clerk
Word Processing Operator
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