Southeastern Community College

ADM-103 - OFFICE TECHNOLOGY

Lecture: 1

Lab: 2

Credit: 2

This course provides in-depth and practical use of calendaring/scheduling systems, voice recognition software, advanced email functions, and the Internet as a research tool. Common office technology including video conferencing, projection, copiers, faxing, scanning, transcription, 10-key calculating, and multi-line phone systems will be presented and practiced in multiple settings.

ADM-112 - KEYBOARDING

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

This is a fundamental course in the technique of keyboarding and document creation. Touch keying of letters, numbers, and symbols of the keyboard is taught. Correct keying techniques are practiced. This class is designed for any student who wants to type quickly and learn how to create documents for school and personal use.

ADM-117 - KEYBOARDING AND DOCUMENT PRODUCTION

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

A fundamental course in developing keyboarding skills for business and personal use. Students use Microsoft Word to learn proper formatting of office letters and memos, business and academic reports, tables, newsletters, flyers and graphics. Proper keyboarding technique, accuracy and speed building are emphasized.

ADM-120 - ADVANCED DOCUMENT PRODUCTION

Lecture: 1

Lab: 4

Credit: 3

Students use Microsoft Word to create office documents and apply advanced formatting and production techniques including mail merge, header/footer manipulation, report generation and custom formatting. Standard formats of advanced tables, agendas, minutes, itineraries, news releases, resumes and medical and legal documents are learned, and online collaboration is introduced. This class continues to emphasize proper keyboarding technique, accuracy and speed building.  Prerequisite: ADM-117.

ADM-133 - BUSINESS MATH AND CALCULATORS

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course will focus on the use of 10-key calculators to review arithmetic fundamentals and solve common business problems, including banking, payroll, weights and measurements, percentage, commissions, discounts, mark-ups, interest, borrowing by business, consumer credit, sales taxes, property taxes, income taxes, and insurance. Prerequisite:  Meet minimum test score requirements.

ADM-149 - TRANSCRIPTION

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

Designed for students in the Administrative Professional program to develop skills in transcribing various business documents. Prerequisites: ADM-120 and ENG-131.

ADM-162 - OFFICE PROCEDURES

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Duties, responsibilities, and personal qualifications of the office worker are emphasized. Efficient work procedures in completing common office tasks, office environment and personal development are typical areas studied.

ADM-171 - RECORDS MANAGEMENT

Lecture: 1

Lab: 2

Credit: 2

This course is designed to familiarize students with alphabetic, numeric, geographic and subject filing systems. Both manual and electronic systems will be utilized. Prerequisite: ADM-117 or CSC-110.

ADM-186 - LEGAL DOCUMENTS

Lecture: 1

Lab: 2

Credit: 2

This is a specialized course in which legal documents are studied. Emphasis is on creating and completing legal documents electronically. Transcription skills are refined with a concentration on legal documents. Legal terminology is applied throughout the course. Prerequisites: ADM-120.

ADM-198 - LEGAL TERMINOLOGY

Lecture: 1

Lab: 2

Credit: 2

This course is a study of the basic terminology used in a legal office. Emphasis will be placed on legal terminology definitions and on a study of court cases that pertain to the topics being covered.

ADM-204 - LEGAL OFFICE PROCEDURES

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course is an introduction to the career of  Administrative Legal Professional based on the Basic Manual for the Lawyer's Assistant written by NALS, the association for legal professionals. Students consider career paths, study the court system, review communication skills, learn how to keep the law library current, and review ethical guidelines for legal office workers.

ADM-230 - INTEGRATED OFFICE PROJECTS

Lecture: 1

Lab: 4

Credit: 3

This course is designed to enhance and reinforce software skills through project-based activities by extensive use of integrating applications. Students complete projects that represent what is required in an actual business environment. This class will develop teamwork, creativity, decision making and critical thinking skills as will be experienced in the office setting. Software used includes Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and the Internet. Continued emphasis on proper keyboarding technique, accuracy and speed building. Prerequisites: ADM-120.

ADM-235 - ADVANCED INTEGRATED OFFICE PROJECTS

Lecture: 1

Lab: 3

Credit: 3

An advanced course to integrate mastery level skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, the Internet and voice recognition software. Students work in an office-style environment requiring self-discipline and resourcefulness to manage communications, create effective presentations, solve business problems, make financial decisions, manage data, conduct business research and manage schedules. Continued emphasis on proper keyboarding technique, accuracy and speed building. Prerequisites: ADM-230