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  • 3.00 Credits

    Focuses on the Word software, ranging from the most basic word processing tasks to more complicated procedures. Topics include document entry, editing, formatting, cutting and pasting, fonts, glossaries, tables, file merging, graphics, document templates, macros and overall document design. Successful completion of this course enables the student to sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exam.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will introduce students to office transcription techniques for the translation of recorded correspondence, reports and records to properly formatted documents. Prerequisite(s): OFT 110 (C or better)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides a comprehensive study of proofreading and editing skills in the workplace. Students will learn to read for meaning while they correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure in various types of documents from the business, medical, legal, and education fields. Upon completion of the course, students will have the knowledge to edit documents so that they are clear, concise, and complete.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to teach quality customer service by examining the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that are needed to work effectively in any job that has contact with clients, customers, or patients. Topics include improving customer loyalty, customer service, handling complaints, and customer relations.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This capstone course is designed to prepare the student for the workplace by integrating the various office and technical skills acquired in previous office technology courses. The course will provide the student with the opportunity to perfect their skills in a simulated office environment using teamwork, oral presentation, and critical thinking skills. Prerequisite(s): OFT 110, OFT 140 and 20 hours of Office Administration courses
  • 3.00 Credits

    A coordinated period of 180 hours of supervised experience in agencies that will offer students an opportunity to perfom a variety of procedures and develop technical competence in their area of specialization.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course provides strategies for adjusting to college culture and understanding college expectations. Students will learn about the college's resources, services, policies and educational technology. Students will develop skills in educational planning, goal setting and time management, and will refine their learning strategies for academic success. Social responsibility, cultural competence and integrity will be discussed and practiced as necessary components for success in college and beyond.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course provides strategies for adjusting to college culture and understanding college expectations. Students will assess their current level of academic understanding and functioning and will refine their learning strategies for academic success. Students will learn about the college's resources, services, policies and educational/assistive technology. Students will develop skills in educational planning, goal setting and time management. This two-credit course will provide students with a semester-long supportive environment in which they can develop their skills for success in the college classroom.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course is designed to introduce students to essential career readiness skills. Topics will include teamwork, workplace communication skills, job search strategies, including how to recognize common job scams, resumes/cover letters, and interviewing. Throughout the course, students will apply these skills to develop a resume and job search strategy they can use when conducting their future job search.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course will help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate job offers and be successful in a job. Students will learn about topics such as labor laws, commonly offered benefits, employer expectations, work-life balance, self-advocacy, conflict resolution, and professionalism.
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