Office Administration - Legal Diploma (D2537A)
Legal is a concentration under the curriculum title of Office Administration. This curriculum prepares individuals for entry-level positions in legal or government-related offices and provides professional development for the currently employed.
Course work includes terminology, operational procedures, preparation and transcription of documents, computer software, and court-related functions as they relate to the legal office profession. Emphasis is placed on the development of accuracy, organizational skills, discretion, and professionalism.
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, graduates may apply for certification as a Professional Legal Secretary (PLS).
Technology changes at a rapid pace. For this reason, any previously earned, comparable college-level computer course work will be evaluated for transfer credit. The evaluation will compare previous course content with current technology requirements. Therefore, credit will not automatically be extended course for course.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
Office Systems Management: Select One
| OST 181 | Intro to Office Systems |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 289 | Administrative Office Mgt |
2
|
2
| 3 |
Computers/Information Systems: Select One
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 137 | Office Software Applicat |
2
|
2
| 3 |
Total Major Hours: 32
General Education Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
Communications
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Select one of the following:
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Total General Education Hours: 10
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 42
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| BUS 115 | Business Law I |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 130 | Comprehensive Keyboarding |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 134 | Text Entry & Formatting |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 155 | Legal Terminology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 164 | Text Editing Applications |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 184 | Records Management |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
15
|
8
| 19 |
Spring Semester
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 156 | Legal Office Procedures |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 159 | Legal Office Ethics |
2
|
0
| 2 |
| OST 252 | Legal Transcription I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Computers/Information Systems Course* |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Office Systems Management Course* |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
13
|
8
| 17 |
Summer Semester
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Communications Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
6
|
0
| 6 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 42