Associate in Science Degree in Legal Office Administration
2020-2021 Map
Total Units: 51.5 - 70.5
Term 1
14.0 - 16.0 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| BCIS-18: Intro to Business Technology | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an examination of information and communication technologies used in today's businesses and the impact these technologies are having on today's workplaces. The course will include examination and application of a wide range of information and communication technology tools used to support and enhance business functions and processes. Focus will be placed on solving a variety of business problems, improving organizational productivity, and achieving the goals of business. |
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| BCIS-59: Beg Legal Office Procedures | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces legal terminology, preparation of legal documents and correspondence, and court scheduling. Emphasis is placed on developing legal vocabulary, enhancing legal communication skills, building strong problem-solving techniques, and utilizing technical abilities in a legal office setting. |
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| BCIS-20: Beginning Keyboarding | 1.5 | ||
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course is designed for the student who has had little or no previous training in the operation of a keyboard. Students learn to type by touch, to use appropriate keyboarding techniques, and to develop speed and accuracy. |
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| English Composition (Select One) | 3 - 4 | ||
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| Area F Choice: Self Integration (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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Term 2
13.5 - 17.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| BCIS-13: Business Communication | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course applies the principles of creating ethical and effective business communication to letters, memos, emails, and written and oral reports. The course emphasizes planning, organizing, composing, and revising business documents utilizing appropriate software to prepare and deliver written documents and professional-level oral reports. |
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| BCIS-28: Microsoft Word for Windows | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers a recent version of Microsoft Word for Windows for students who have an understanding of computers and desire comprehensive knowledge of word processing. Course content includes creating and formatting documents; creating and modifying headers and footers; inserting objects such as clipart and images; creating and modifying tables; merging documents to create letters, envelopes and labels; creating charts; proofing documents; and automating formatting. |
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| BCIS-33: Skills-Working Professional | 1 | ||
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course introduces students to identifying essential external and internal communication skills, managing conflict, developing a positive attitude, and creating the professional image for the workplace. |
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| Math Competency (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Math Placement varies, may be satisfied by high school coursework. | |
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| Area B Choice (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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Term 3
14 - 18 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| BCIS-51: Records Management | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the increasingly complex field of records management. The class emphasizes the importance of effective records management for all types of documents from their creation or receipt, through their processing, distribution, organization, storage, and retrieval, to their ultimate disposition. Students will investigate the management functions necessary to operate a records management program effectively. |
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| AJ-3: Legal Research | 2 | ||
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course is an introduction to legal research. Students will become familiar with and learn how to use materials commonly found in law libraries via a web-based legal resource. |
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| BCIS-70K: Adobe Acrobat Professional | 1 | ||
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course introduces students to Adobe Acrobat software. The course includes an overview of all Adobe Acrobat products and their functionality. It offers instruction and application of Portable Document Format (PDF) creation from multiple sources, modifying existing PDF documents, and creating forms. Students will need access to Adobe Acrobat to successfully complete this course. |
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| BCIS-46: Business Math Calculations | 2 | ||
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Unit(s): 2.00
In this course, students use the features of an electronic calculator to solve business math problems including retail calculations, payroll, and installment buying. Students will develop Ten-Key speed and accuracy using the touch method. |
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| Area E Choice (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Not necessary if Math Competency was satisfied through college coursework. | |
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| Area C Choice (Select One) | 3 - 4 | ||
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Term 4
10 - 19 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| BCIS-60: Adv Legal Office Procedures | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course prepares the student for employment as an administrative assistant in a law office. Students are given specialized training to assist lawyers in litigation involving family, civil, personal injury, property damage, probate, and corporate law. |
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| BUS-8: Legal Environment of Business | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers fundamental legal principles pertaining to business transactions and affecting managerial decisions. It introduces the law as an instrument of social and political control in society. Topics include sources of law and ethics, contracts, torts, agency, judicial and administrative processes, employment law, forms of business organizations, and domestic and international governmental regulations. (C-ID BUS 120). |
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| Area A Choice (Select One) | 1 - 5 | ||
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| Multicultural Breadth Competency (Select One) | 3 - 8 | Not necessary if satisfied by Area B, C, or F choice | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | ||
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