Nov 27, 2024

2014-2015 Gaston College Catalog

2014-2015 Gaston College Catalog [THIS CATALOG IS OUT-OF-DATE. USE THE CURRENT CATALOG TO FIND CURRENT PROGRAMS.]

Legal Office Administration A.A.S. (A2537A)

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This curriculum prepares you for entry-level positions in legal or government-related offices and provides professional development for the currently employed.

Graduates should qualify for employment in corporate legal departments; private practices, including real estate and estate planning; and city, state, and federal government offices. With appropriate work experience, you may apply for certification as a Professional Legal Secretary (PLS).

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates will:

Demonstrate effective use of computer software applications to perform office functions related to legal office administration.
Demonstrate proper use of terminology and effective communication techniques related to legal office administration.
Demonstrate the ability to manage working relationships with internal and external customers.
Identify professional, ethical, and social issues related to legal office administration.
Demonstrate the ability to define a problem, identify possible solutions, and develop and implement solutions to issues arising in a business setting.

Gaston College Business and Information Technology Associate Degree Programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

FIRST YEAR

Fall

Total Credit Hours: 14

Spring

BUS 115 Business Law I (3 Credit Hours)
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry (3 Credit Hours)
OST 132 Keyboard Skill Building (2 Credit Hours)
OST 153 Office Finance Solutions (2 Credit Hours)
OST 162 Executive Terminology (3 Credit Hours)
Natural Science/MAT 143 or Higher Elective (3 credit hours)

Total Credit Hours: 16

Summer

ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines (3 Credit Hours)
OR
ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting (3 Credit Hours)
OST 134 Text Entry & Formatting (3 Credit Hours)
Humanities Elective (3 Credit Hours)
Social Science Elective (3 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours: 12

SECOND YEAR

Fall

Total Credit Hours: 16

Spring

OST 156 Legal Office Procedures (3 Credit Hours)
OST 184 Records Management (3 Credit Hours)
OST 252 Legal Transcription I (3 Credit Hours)
OST 284 Emerging Technologies (2 Credit Hours)
OST 286 Professional Development (3 Credit Hours)
Major Hour Elective (3 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours: 17

Humanities Electives

Select one course from the following:

Social Science Electives

Select one course from the following:

Natural Science/MAT 143 or Higher Electives

Select one course from the following:

Major Hour Electives

Select 3 credit hours from the following:

Total Program Hours: 75

Note(s)

Course credits (OST and CIS) earned over five years ago will not apply toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Legal Office Administration.

Credits toward the AAS may be given to persons who have earned the Certified Professional Secretary designation. For futher information, persons holding this certification should contact the Chairperson of Office Administration.