Legal Office Administration Certificate

Certificate Requirements:

• OFAD 102 - Basic Keyboarding Applications 2 Credits.
• OFAD 104 - Keyboarding II Applications 3 Credits.
• OFAD 110 - Administrative Office Procedures 4 Credits.
• OFAD 160 - Computers in the Business World 3 Credits.
• OFAD 223 - Legal Typing and Transcription 3 Credits.
• OFAD 228 - Introduction to Microsoft Word 3 Credits.
• OFAD 250 - Machine Transcription 3 Credits.
• ENGL 106 - English Grammar and Usage 3 Credits.

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• MNGT 140 - Business Law I 3 Credits.

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• PALG 101 - Introduction to Law 3 Credits.

Total Credits Required for Certificate: 27*

*A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101  course, Transitioning to College, went into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101  during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the certificate to 28 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. produce first-time mailable copy using state-of-the art software from a variety of input;
2. combine organizational and technical skills to improve office workflow; and
3. produce, prepare, and assemble legal documents following proper procedures.

Program Description:

This certificate emphasizes fundamental skills required for the legal office environment and prepares students for entry-level employment in the legal office.

Gainful Employment Disclosure:

http://www.ccbcmd.edu/media/gainfulemployment/ge_ofadlegal.pdf

Semester Sequence

• Legal Office Administration Certificate Semester Sequence