Legal Administrative Assistant (LA11)  Technical Certificate of Credit

Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.

Introduces the fundamental concepts terminology and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology the Windows environment Internet and email word processing software spreadsheet software database software and presentation software.

Introduces the basic financial accounting concepts of the complete accounting cycle and provides the student with the necessary skills to maintain a set of books for a sole proprietorship. Topics include: accounting vocabulary and concepts the accounting cycle for a personal service business the accounting cycle for a merchandising business inventory cash control and receivables. Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class.

This course introduces the spelling pronunciation definition and usage of basic legal terms. The course broadly covers general law terms as well as specialized legal terminology. Topics include: word origins word building abbreviations and symbols correct spelling pronunciation and meanings of terminology related to the court system contracts family law real estate litigation wills/probate bankruptcy and other areas of the law.

Emphasizes essential skills required for the business office.

PREREQUISITE: BUSN 1100 OR THE ABILITY TO KEY 25 GWAM (gross words a minute)ON 3-MINUTE TIMINGS WITH NO MORE THAN 3 ERRORS. This course covers the knowledge and skills required to use word processing software through course demonstrations laboratory exercises and projects. Minimal document keying will be necessary as students will work with existing documents to learn the functions and features of the word processing application. Topics and assignments will include: word processing concepts customizing documents formatting content working with visual content organizing content reviewing documents sharing and securing content.

Reinforces the touch system of keyboarding placing emphasis on correct techniques with adequate speed and accuracy and producing properly formatted business documents. Topics include: reinforcing correct keyboarding technique building speed and accuracy formatting business documents language arts proofreading and work area management.

Emphasizes essential skills required for the legal office. Topics include: legal terminology preparation of legal documents and correspondence ethics and legal office tasks.

This course introduces the touch system of keyboarding placing emphasis on correct techniques. Topics include: computer hardware computer software file management learning the alphabetic keyboard the numeric keyboard and keypad building speed and accuracy and proofreading. Students attain a minimum of 25 GWAM (gross words a minute) on 3-minute timings with no more than 3 errors.

Provides an overview of digital technology used for conducting business. Students will learn the application of business activities using various digital platforms.

This course covers the knowledge and skills required to use spreadsheet software through course demonstrations laboratory exercises and projects. Topics and assignments will include: spreadsheet concepts creating and manipulating data formatting data and content creating and modifying formulas presenting data visually and collaborating and securing data.

This course covers the knowledge and skills to required to use database management software through course demonstrations laboratory exercises and projects. Topics and assignments will include: database concepts structuring databases creating and formatting database elements entering and modifying data creating and modifying queries presenting and sharing data and managing and maintaining databases.

This course covers the knowledge and skills required to use desktop publishing (DTP) software and presentation software to create business publications and presentations. Course work will include course demonstrations laboratory exercises and projects. Topics include: desktop publishing concepts basic graphic design publication layout presentation design and practical applications.

This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of communicating with others inside and outside the organization via a personal information management program. Emphasizes the concepts necessary for individuals and workgroups to organize find view and share information via electronic communication channels. Topics include: Internal and External Communication Message Management Calendar Management Navigation Contact and Task Management and Security and Privacy.

Emphasizes proper proofreading and editing for business documents. Topics include: applying proofreading techniques and proofreaders marks with business documents; proper content clarity and conciseness in business documents; and business document formatting.

This course focuses on applying knowledge and skills learned in prior courses taken in the program. Topics include: communications skills telecommunications skills records management skills office equipment/supplies and integrated programs/applications. Serves as a capstone course.