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Office Administration - Legal
Program approval pending from North Carolina Community College System.

 

» Office Administration - Legal Fact Sheet

Legal is a concentration under the curriculum title of Office Administration. This curriculum prepares individuals for entry-level positions in legal or government-related offices and provides professional development for the currently employed.

Course work includes terminology, operational procedures, preparation and transcription of documents, computer software, and court-related functions as they relate to the legal office profession. Emphasis is placed on the development of accuracy, organizational skills, discretion, and professionalism.

Graduates should qualify for employment in corporate legal departments; private practices, including real estate and estate planning; and city, state, and federal government offices. With appropriate work experience, graduates may apply for certification as a Professional Legal Secretary (PLS).

Associate in Applied Science Degree - (AAS) A2536A

Prefix Number Title
Class
Lab
Clin
Credit
Fall Semester 1        
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BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 0 0 3
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
MAT 115 Mathematical Models 2 2 0 3
OST 131 Keyboarding 1 2 0 2
OST 137 Office Software Applications 1 2 0 2
OST 164 Text Editing Applications 3 0 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 13 6 0 16
              
Spring Semester 1        
ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 2 0 4
BUS 137 Principles of Management 3 0 0 3
OST 132 Keyboard Skill Building 1 2 0 2
OST 136 Word Processing 1 2 0 2
OST 155 Legal Terminology 3 0 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 11 6 0 14
              
Summer Semester 1        
COE 111 Co-op Work Experience I 0 0 10 1
ENG 114 Professional Research and Reporting 3 0 0 3
*** *** Humanities Elective 3 0 0 3
*** *** Social Science Elective 3 0 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 9 2 10 10
              
Fall Semester 2        
BUS 115 Business Law 3 0 0 3
BUS 260 Business Communication 3 0 0 3
LEX 280 Ethics and Professionalism 2 0 0 2
OST 184 Records Management 1 2 0 2
OST 233 Office Publications Design 2 2 0 3
OST 236 Adv Word/Information Processing 2 2 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 13 6 0 16
              
Spring Semester 2        
ACC 150 Accounting Software Applications 1 2 0 2
CTS 130 Spreadsheet I 2 2 0 3
OST 134 Text Entry & Formatting 2 2 0 3
OST 156 Legal Office Procedures 2 2 0 3
OST 252 Legal Transcription I 2 2 0 3
OST 289 Office Systems Management 2 2 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 11 10 0 17
              
Total Semester Hour Credits: 73  
         

 


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