Academic Programs - Butte College

Associate in Science Degree in Legal Office Administration

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Total Units: 60 - 67

Term 1

15.50 - 18.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units
	BCIS 18: Introduction to Business Technology	3.00
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 42.50 hours Lecture / 25.50 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 85.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 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.
	BCIS 20: Beginning Keyboarding	1.50
Unit(s): 1.50 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 8.50 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 17.00 Total Course Hours: 76.50 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.
	BCIS 59: Beginning Legal Office Procedures	3.00
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture Out of Class Hours: 102.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 This course introduces legal terminology, use of various legal documents and correspondence, how to navigate the court system and triage clients and their needs. 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.
	Area 1A Choice (See GE Guide)	3.00 - 4.00

	Area 2 Choice (See GE Guide)	3.00 - 5.00

	Graduation Requirement Choice (See GE Guide)	2.00

Term 2

15.00 - 16.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	BCIS 13: Business Communication	3.00
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture Out of Class Hours: 102.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 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).
	BCIS 28: Microsoft Word for Windows	3.00
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 68.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 This course covers the most recent version of Microsoft Word for Windows (full desktop version) 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 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.
	BCIS 33: Skills for the Working Professional	1.00
Unit(s): 1.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 17.00 hours Lecture Out of Class Hours: 34.00 Total Course Hours: 51.00 This course provides an exploration of essential soft skills necessary for working professionals, focusing on both external and internal communication, effective conflict management, and cultivating a positive attitude. Students will also learn to develop interpersonal and self-management skills for creating a professional image, preparing them for success in today???s workplace.
	Area 4 Choice (See GE Guide)	3.00

	Area 6 Choice (See GE Guide)	2.00 - 3.00

	Elective (any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999)	3.00	Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options.

Term 3

14.00 - 15.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	AJ 3: Legal Research	2.00
Unit(s): 2.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture Out of Class Hours: 68.00 Total Course Hours: 102.00 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. Graded only.
	BCIS 46: Business Math Calculations	2.00
Unit(s): 2.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 25.50 hours Lecture / 25.50 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 51.00 Total Course Hours: 102.00 In this course, students use the features of a business ten-key calculator to solve business math problems including banking, payroll, invoicing, markups/markdowns, interest, present and future value, credit cards, student loans, types of insurance, installment buying, and mortgages. Students will develop ten-key speed and accuracy using the touch method.
	BCIS 51: Records Management	3.00
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture Out of Class Hours: 102.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 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.
	BCIS 70: Adobe Acrobat Professional	1.00
Unit(s): 1.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 8.50 hours Lecture / 25.50 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 17.00 Total Course Hours: 51.00 This course introduces students to the current version of Acrobat Pro DC software's major features. Coverage includes interacting with PDFs using multiple devices, creating, scanning, converting, editing, sharing, signing, protecting, & standardizing PDFs. Additionally, ensuring accessibility, applying Bates numbering, redacting sensitive information, and preparing fillable forms will also be covered. (C-ID BSOT 125X).
	Area 3 Choice (See GE Guide)	3.00 - 4.00

	Elective (any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999)	3.00	Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options.

Term 4

15.50 - 17.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	BCIS 60: Advanced Legal Office Procedures	3.00
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture Out of Class Hours: 102.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 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, criminal, probate, and corporate law.
	BUS 8: Introduction to Business Law	3.00
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU/UC Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture Out of Class Hours: 102.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 Fundamental legal principles pertaining to business transactions. Introduction to the legal process. Topics include sources of law and ethics, contracts, torts, agency, criminal law, business organizations, and judicial and administrative processes. (C-ID BUS 125).
	Area 1B/C Choice (See GE Guide)	3.00

	Area 5 Choice (See GE Guide)	3.00 - 5.00

	Elective (any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999)	3.50	Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options.