LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Administrative Assistant
Associate in Business Degree
Curriculum Code: 0114 (Effective Fall 2001 - Summer 2006)
The administrative assistant curriculum provides skills in office procedures,
word processing, spreadsheets, database management, electronic mail, and
formatting documents. The administrative assistant is generally responsible
for coordinating office functions and is characterized by varied skills and
flexibility. Specific duties may include activities related to communications,
personnel, budget, records management, and computers. Sample job titles
include office manager, administrative secretary, and administrative
assistant. Employment opportunities can be found in almost every company.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the
Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment
and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific course work in
mathematics. For information on how to fulfill all general education
requirements, see page 23.
INFORMATION
Contact the Business Careers Department, Old Central Building, Room 210,
telephone number (517) 483-1522.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 45 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ACCG 100 Practical Accounting Non-Major 3
CABS 113 Microsoft Word Office/Int Key 4
CABS 118 Adv Microsoft Word for Office 4
CISB 102 Internet Literacy 3
MATH 117 Math for Business 4
OADM 102 Editing Business Documents 2
OADM 195 Human Behavior in Work Place 3
OADM 200 Critical Thinking 3
OADM 215 Records and Info Management I 3
OADM 220 Administrative Office Mgmt 4
OADM 240 Office Internship 3
OADM 275 Cultural Differences in Busn 3
WRIT 114 Business English 3
WRIT 127 Business Writing 3
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 15-16 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 6 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Speech Communication Core Area 3
Science/Technology Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Mathematics Competency (See Note 1)
CHOICE 2: Office Administration Related 5-6 Credits
LEGL 215 Busn Law I, Basic Principles 3
OADM 110 Machine Transcription 3
OADM 203 Professional Office Procedures 2
CHOICE 3: Computer Related 4 Credits
CABS 104 Skillbuilding for Computers 2
CABS 126 Excel 2
CABS 133 Microsoft Access Database 2
CABS 182 Microsoft PowerPoint/Windows 2
CABS 219 Advanced Microsoft Word 2
MINIMUM TOTAL 60
NOTES:
1. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
2. It is recommended that students entering this curriculum have
keyboarding and Windows experience. This experience may come from life
or work experience, CABS 100 seminars, CABS 101, or CABS 195.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
ACCG 100 CABS 118 MATH 117 OADM 220
CABS 113 CISB 102 OADM 200 OADM 275
OADM 195 OADM 102 OADM 240 Lim.Ch.1
OADM 215 WRIT 127 Lim.Ch.1 Lim.Ch.2
WRIT 114 Lim.Ch.2 Lim.Ch.3 Lim.Ch.3
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