General Office Studies (CSC)

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Program Info

Minimum credits: 26
Length: 2 semesters Source: BLS.gov

Division: Arts, Science, & Business
Contact: 434.797.8402 or 434.797.8462
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Plan Code: 221-298-01 CIP Code: 52.0401

This program provides training in basic skills needed to work in an office environment.

Program Coordination: Graduates will have 26 credits towards the A.A.S. in Administrative Support Technology - General Office and are strongly encouraged to complete the full degree. Industry Credentials: Office Proficiency Assessment Certification (OPAC)

Program Description

The Career Studies Certificate in General Office Studies provides training in basic skills needed to work in an office environment.

Program Outcomes: Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of various administrative support functions to perform satisfactorily in an office environment.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Key with a level of speed and accuracy acceptable to perform satisfactorily to industry standards.
• Perform mathematical calculations to accurately complete financial and accounting functions used in an office environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of alphabetic and numeric filing rules to efficiently file and retrieve documents.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using word processing software to accurately format a variety of business correspondence.