Administrative Office Technology

The Administrative Office Technology Department offers students the opportunity to learn skills needed to enter the workforce as highly skilled office workers. Courses in this department prepare students for office work in business and industry including medical and legal offices. Students may earn an associate degree in Administrative Office Technology, an associate degree in Paralegal, or a certificate in Legal Office Assistant, Medical Administrative Office Specialist, and Microsoft Office Application Professional. To receive a degree or certificate, students must complete the required minimum credit hours with a minimum of a “C” average. Graduates find jobs as administrative assistants, word processing specialists, and legal assistants. Students use current software and technology as they develop competencies in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, and administrative procedures. Students also have the opportunity to develop decision-making, research, and public relations skills. This combination of skills prepares the student to be successful in today’s office environment.

The Administrative Office Technology Department offers many courses in distance learning formats to accommodate student needs. For the convenience of our students, there is a staffed, open computer lab (A-208) available day and evening hours as indicated on the lab door. The open lab computers have all the software taught in Administrative Office Technology courses.

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