Certificate in Legal Office Administration
2021-2022 Map
Total Units: 14.5
Term 1
14.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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BCIS 18: Introduction to Business Technology | 3.00 | ||
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 13: Business Communication | 3.00 | ||
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2 This course applies the principles of ethical and effective communication to the creation of letters, memos, emails, and written and oral reports for a variety of business situations. The course emphasizes planning, organizing, composing, and revising business documents using word processing software for written documents and presentation-graphics software to create and deliver professional-level oral reports. This course is designed for students who already have college-level writing skills. (C-ID BUS 115) |
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BCIS 28: Microsoft Word for Windows | 3.00 | ||
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, editing, and formatting documents; creating and modifying headers and footers; inserting objects such as clipart, images, SmartArt, and WordArt; creating, modifying, and customizing tables; merging documents to create letters, envelopes and labels; creating charts; proofing documents; creating and managing shared documents and online forms; and automating process using macros. (C-ID BSOT 111X) |
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BCIS 33: Skills for the Working Professional | 1.00 | ||
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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BCIS 59: Beginning Legal Office Procedures | 3.00 | ||
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 | 1.50 | ||
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. Students learn to use common proofreader's marks in document editing. |