Administrative Assistant, Legal Option, Business Office Technology, A.S. Degree

Program Design

The Administrative Assistant, Legal Option, Business Office Technology associate degree provides students with a broad understanding of the court systems and the many fields of law. Students become proficient in keyboarding, word processing, legal terminology and legal transcription, office communication skills, integrated office systems and office procedures. Students are encouraged to develop individual areas of interest through elective courses and through part-time and summer employment.

Legal administrative assistants use technology to originate, access, manage and manipulate information. In addition they may function independently in initiating office communications, accessing and tracking records and information, and problem solving the various details of the day-to-day office operations. They participate in the representation of and communication with clients and in the preparation of court papers, legal documents and correspondence.

Curriculum

Students may enroll in this program full- or part-time.  

^ May not be required based on proficiency.

In addition, the graduate will complete comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Component.

Note: Students may elect to substitute BOT* 296 Cooperative Education/Work Experience for any equivalent BOT credit course with prior departmental approval.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all Administrative Assistant--Legal, BOT degree program requirements, graduates will

1. Read, understand and prepare standard types of business communications.
2. Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal, human relations skills.
3. Use appropriate business office procedures.
4. Understand and perform office accounting tasks.
5. Demonstrate the use of legal terminology in preparing forms, documents, and transcribed material.
6. Possess appropriate skills in the following software: operating system, word processing, electronic spreadsheet, database management, integrating office applications, and presentation graphics.
7. Demonstrate speed and accuracy in keyboarding skills.
8. Understand the importance of confidentiality in dealing with legal matters.

In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Component.

Source: 2008-2009 Course Catalog