Listed below are all of the core courses within the Office Administration program.  Click on each of these courses to open and read through that course syllabus.  Note:  Syllabus may change a bit over time; however, the course objectives will remain consistent.

 

BSAD 140 - Business Communications

 

Fundamentals of effective English in written and oral business communications. Planning and writing effective business letters and memos,

letters of application and resume, sales, credit collection, inquiry, order, acknowledgment, claims adjustments, and personnel letters.

Gathering and presenting information for reports in written and oral form through research, interviewing, questionnaires, and conferences.

Understanding the impact of international business team work, technology, and multiculturalism on business communications. Further

developing networking as well as teamwork opportunities.

 

Prerequisite: ENGL 101

3 credits (3 lecture hours), fall or spring semester

 

 

OFFT 100 - Introduction to Word Processing

 

This hands-on course introduces the concept of using word processing software to create letters, memos, reports and other documents in a

timely manner. Documents will be created with graphs, charts, and tables to make it easier to convey information. The course will also

cover using borders, shading, bullets, spell check, and creating envelopes and labels. Window explorer is used to help students organize their

files.

 

1 credit (2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours), meets for five weeks), spring and fall semester

 

 

OFFT 106 - Personal Computer Keyboarding

The module includes learning the keyboard by touch, learning the use of computer features, and developing proper stroking techniques.

Basic letter and report formatting are included. This course is directed to non-office technology majors.

1 credit (2 lecture hours), fall or spring semester, eight weeks

 

 

OFFT 108 - Introduction to Personal Management Software

This hands-on course introduces the concepts of using personal management software as a management tool to organize and manage personal

and business information. This tool consists of creating e-mail messages, signatures, distribution lists, contacts, calendar, tasks, notes, and

journal.

 

1 credit (2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, meets for five weeks), spring and fall semester

 

 

OFFT 109 – Introduction to Presentation Software

This hands-on course introduces the concepts of using presentation software to communicate effectively with an audience. The course will

cover the basics of creating a presentation, using the design templates, adding text, tables, graphs, transition and animation to slides,

formatting and printing of the presentation to be used as handouts.

 

1 credit (2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours), spring and fall semester

 

OFFT 110 – Introduction to Spreadsheet Software

 

This hands-on course introduces the concept of using spreadsheets, lists and charts. The course will cover basic data entry into worksheets,

formatting the worksheets, using formulas, and creating charts. Spreadsheets provide the tools needed to manage, present and analyze

numeric data for personal or business use.

 

1 credit (2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, meets for five weeks), spring and fall semester  

 

 

OFFT 111 – Keyboarding 1-A

Development of basic keyboarding techniques on computers, including learning the keyboard by touch, learning the use of the computer

features/commands and developing proper techniques. Basic letter formatting is included.

 

1 credit (2 lecture hours), fall and spring semester, total of eight weeks.

 

 

OFFT 112 – Keyboarding 1-B

This course covers the development of computer keyboarding skills as well as speed and accuracy. Basic business/personal letters from text

copy and script with envelopes, memos and tables are also covered. Students will also develop proofreading skills and use Macintosh

software.

 

Prerequisite: OFFT 111 with minimum grade of C

1 credit (2 lecture hours), fall and spring semester, total of eight weeks

 

 

OFFT 113 – Keyboarding 2-A

Development of computer keyboarding skills in the production of diverse business letters and memo forms, complex tabulations, reports and

manuscripts are covered in this course. Further development of speed and accuracy on production and straight-copy typing is also covered.

Word software is used.

 

Prerequisite: OFFT 112 with minimum grade of C

1 credit (2 lecture hours), spring semester, total of eight weeks

OFFT 114 – Keyboarding 2-B

The development of computer keyboarding skills in the production of business forms and templates such as purchase orders, form letters,

business, standard and academic reports are covered in this course. Word software is used in this course which also covers further

development of speed and accuracy on production and straight-copy typing.

 

Prerequisite: OFFT 113 with minimum grade of C

1 credit (2 lecture hours), spring semester, total of eight weeks

 

OFFT 116 – Medical Keyboarding

16 week on-line course covering development of basic keyboarding techniques, including learning the keyboard by touch, learning to operate

the computer and its menus, icons, and functions, and developing proper stroking techniques. Students learn the proper formatting of various

medical documents including Chart Notes, X-Ray Reports, Consent Forms, History/Physical Forms, Single-Page and Two-Page Letters, and

Two-Page Assessments and Referrals.

 

2 credits (2 lecture hours), fall and spring semester

 

 

OFFT 120 – Word/Info. Processing I

This introductory course in word processing/information processing emphasizes formatting mailable copy, punctuation, spelling and

proofreading. Development in complex tabulations, report formatting, column writing and designing letterhead as announcements as well as

press releases and many other marketing documents used in today's business are also covered. Many Microsoft shortcuts/commands are

emphasized to increase the productivity of the student.

 

Prerequisite: OFFT 112 or permission of instructor

3 credits (1 lecture hour, 2 laboratory hours), spring semester

 

 

OFFT 130 – Data Entry

Operating features of a microcomputer with practical business applications. Speed development of 10,000 keystrokes per hour.

 

Prerequisite: Keyboarding skill

1 credit, fall semester


OFFT 135 – Machine Transcription

Integration of keyboarding skills with the operation of a transcription machine. Reinforcement of basic English skills, including spelling,

punctuation, grammar, paragraphing, sentence construction, and proofreading skills. Mailable transcripts required for successful completion

of the course.

 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of OFFT 112 or one year of high school keyboarding

2 credits, fall semester

 

 

OFFT 200 – Medical Coding and Billing

This is a beginning medical coding and billing course designed to provide students with a working knowledge of coding diagnosis and billing

to customers or insurance carriers. The first eight weeks focuses the students with the coding of medical diagnosis. The second eight weeks

focuses the students in the field of patient billing. MediSoft software is utilized by the student to simulate the medical billing skills instructed

through the course. The concepts introduced in this course are general enough to cover most patient billing and accounting software. The

software is a popular patient billing and accounting software program. It enables health care practices to maintain their billing data as well as

to generate report information. The software handles all the basic tasks that a medical billing assistant needs to effectively perform the job.

 

Prerequisites: OFFT 116, OFFT 250

3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours), spring semester

 

 

OFFT 210 – Admin. Support Staff Procedures

Exploration of office operations and procedures, new developments in office information technology and equipment, communication

transmittal systems, records management, and administrative office skills and responsibilities. Students will gain experience with voice

digital recordings, facsimile, copy machines and telephones to better enhance their skill set.

 

Prerequisite: OFFT 112

3 credits (3 lecture hours), fall semester

 

 

OFFT 216 - PROFESSIONAL OFFICE PRACTICE SIMULATION

 

Working in a computerized professional model office. Administrative—handling telephone calls, incoming mail, transcription,

correspondence, spreadsheet and database applications, records management, coordinating travel and conference plans and preparing reports.

Includes brush up on English and keyboarding skills and career information. Legal—Legal transcription, calendaring, law office files, client

and financial records, legal documents, litigation, office management and professional ethics. Medical—Transcription of patient records,

telephone procedures, appointments, office files, financial and banking records, computerized medical billing.

 

Prerequisites: OFFT 114, OFFT 210, OFFT 120, OFFT 220

3 credits (1 lecture hour, 2 laboratory hours), spring semester

 

 

OFFT 218 - MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES

 

This course is designed to introduce students to the variety of tasks and skills required for an administrative medical assistant. Students will

be able to understand medical ethics, bioethics, etiquette, legal responsibilities of the physicians, use computer software to schedule

appointments, create and maintain patients medical records, bill and collect payment, and understand method the method of scheduling

appointments. The procedures of banking and payroll are also introduced as part of being an administrative medical assistant.

 

Prerequisite: OFFT 116 or OFFT 113/114

3 credits (3 lecture hours), fall semester

 

 

OFFT 220 - WORD/INFORMATION PROCESSING II

 

This course involves learning Microsoft Excel and Access skills. It includes topics such as merge, sort, charts, filtering, pivot tables, queries,

designing your own table, etc. Students gain experience and understanding of versatility within the databases.

 

Prerequisites: OFFT 112 with a minimum grade of C

3 credits (1 lecture hour, 2 laboratory hours), fall semester

 

 

OFFT 235 - MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION

 

This is a beginning medical transcription course designed to provide students with a working knowledge of the transcription of medical

documents, including x-ray reports, chart notes, history and physical reports, consultations, office procedures notes, progress notes and

letters. The goal of this course is to develop transcribing speed and accuracy, gain skills in editing and proofing documents, and increase

knowledge of medical terminology.

 

Prerequisites: OFFT 116, OFFT 135, and OFFT 250

3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours), spring semester

 

 

OFFT 250 - MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

 

This is a full semester course designed to instruct students in the various medical terminology used in medical environments today. Students

learn how to pronounce and spell medical terms correctly, understand “root” words, as well as prefixes and suffixes of various terms and also

recognize and define terms pertaining to the sciences of the human body and fields of medicine.

 

3 credits (3 lecture hours), fall semester

 

 

OFFT 251 - OFFICE MANAGEMENT

 

A study of the operations, controls, problems, systems, and human relations in the changing electronic office age are included in this course.

Topics include introduction of office management, human relations management, building an understanding of the management of office

services, building an understanding of office systems, building an office management vocabulary, seeking employment as a

supervisor/manager. Operation of office equipment, including word processors required.

 

Prerequisites: OFFT 112 or OFFT 120 or permission of instructor.

3 credits (3 lecture hours), spring semester

 

 

OFFT 291 - OFFICE TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP I

 

All second-year students are strongly encouraged or required to participate in this internship opportunity. Students must complete 45 hours

within an office environment. Many of the offices that participate in this internship are on campus; however, students may also work off

campus. The focus of this internship opportunity is not only to give students a greater understanding of working within a professional

organization, but also to open doors for the students if an opening occurs in their internship office after graduation. Monitoring occurs during

the 45-hour, one-credit internship experience whereby the Office Technology faculty meets both student and his/her Internship Supervisor at

the office where the student is interning.

 

Prerequisite: Office Technology senior student status and OFFT 140

1 credit (45 hours per semester), fall and spring semester

 

 

OFFT 292 - OFFICE TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP II

 

Similar to OFFT 291 since it is an additional one-credit hour course (another 45 hours required) and is taken after a student has successfully

completed OFFT 291. OFFT 292 allows a student an additional credit, and subsequently, additional working experience.

 

Prerequisite: OFFT 291

1 credit (45 hours per semester), fall and spring semester