Academic Courses

Office Administration

OA 102 Keyboarding and Skill Development
1-1-1
This course is designed to provide students with the proper techniques necessary for developing mastery of the keyboard through the touch system. Diagnostic/prescriptive approach for developing keyboarding accuracy and speed is used. Ideal for learning basics and improving skills.
Additional course fee: $66.

OA 106 Microsoft Word and PowerPoint: An Introduction
3-0-3
An introduction to the core features of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint software applications with hands-on training allowing students to practice the features presented. The course is designed to assist students using Word with creating, editing and formatting documents and to familiarize students using PowerPoint with preparing, editing and formatting presentations. The skills required to pass the Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist (MCAS) exams are presented in this course. Developed for non-Office Administration program students.

OA 110 Professional Keyboarding I
3-0-3
Development of correct "touch key-boarding" techniques on the computer keyboard. Speed development to 30+ words a minute with controlled errors on straight copy material. Introduction to business correspondence. Includes basic computer operations and elementary word processing functions such as creating, saving, retrieving and printing of documents.

OA 161 Business Communications I
3-0-3
Development and refinement of language facility and usage through complete and comprehensive coverage of grammar and language mechanics via printed and electronic resources. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will demonstrate competency in the digital workplace in both the spoken and the written word.

OA 254 Intermediate Information Processing
3-0-3
Intermediate information processing functions are stressed with emphasis on mailability and integration of several software application programs, which will be achieved through the creation of realistic business documents using textbook exercises and simulations. Prerequisite: CIS 103 or departmental approval.