The Office Clerk Certificate is designed for students who have had little or no previous instruction in office-related courses. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared for entry-level office positions.

The Office Clerk Certificate may become the first step toward the completion of the secretarial certificates or the Associate in Applied Science degree in Office and Administrative Services.

Major Field Requirements Sem / Hrs. BUS 106 Business Mathematics I 3 BUS 107 Business Correspondence 3 OAS 102 Document Processing-Intermediate 4 OAS 241 Word Processing Concepts 2 OAS 242 Word Processing Practicum 1 OAS 243 Electronics Office Procedures 3 *Electives 1 Total Hours Required for Certificate 17

OAS 101 Keyboarding and Document Processing-Basic is suggested for students with no typewriting instruction.

Suggested electives for others: ACC 100, BUS 103, 104, OAS 111, 112, 113, 201, 231, 243, 251

Work and Employment

The office clerk position involves work beyond the typical entry-level position requirements. The program graduate will typically perform general office work and routine filing while serving as an assistant for several people and may be expected to perform transcription of dictated materials. This type of position often leads to possibilities for advancement within the office setting and provides a framework for continuing education and skill improvement. Legal secretaries prepare legal papers and correspondence and assist legal research.

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