Legal Administrative Assistant
Courses
- Legal Administrative Assistant — A.A.S. Degree 64 credits
- Legal Administrative Assistant — Diploma 39 credits
- Legal Receptionist — Certificate 25 credits
Legal Administrative Assistant — A.A.S. Degree
* Courses offered online from South Central College - Mankato
| Course | Title | Credit |
| OFFC1005 | Keyboarding/Formatting | 3 |
This course covers basic formatting for business documents, including letters, memos, reports, and tables. Straight-copy skill development for speed and accuracy will also be included. Prerequisites: A typing speed of 35 words per minute with five or fewer errors. Offered: Fall, Spring **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1010 | Business English Skills | 2 |
This course is an extensive, comprehensive study of English grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, number usage, capitalization and abbreviation rules, and proofreading. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1017 | Technology for the Business Professional | 3 |
This course is designed to advance the training of business and office students in the use of desktop publishing documents, real-world business projects, web site analysis, and web browser. Students will also learn the basics of creating, formatting and managing a Web site along with scheduling/organizational software. Prerequisites: COML1400 and OFFC1005. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| OFFC1019 | Receptionist Skills | 2 |
This course incorporates the skills that are needed to be an effective receptionist. Topics such as: scheduling techniques using various software, typing skills, interpersonal communications, customer service. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| OFFC1020 | Office Procedures | 4 |
This course helps the student develop those skills needed to work in the twenty-first century office. Topics include using computer hardware and software, setting up meetings and conferences, making travel arrangements, understanding telecommuting and virtual office structures, and developing career advancement techniques along with leadership and team building skills. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 4.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 7 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1030 | Word Processing | 3 |
This course covers hands-on training for intermediate and advanced concepts of word processing using Microsoft Word 2003. Prerequisites: OFFC1000 or OFFC1005 or concurrent enrollment. Offered: Fall and Spring **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1040 | Integrated Office Skills | 3 |
This course is designed to integrate and reinforce the skills and knowledge learned in previous courses in the program. Project emphasis will develop the students' awareness of work flow, chain of command, and interpersonal relationships in the office. The use of electronic tools and the integration of documents created in various Microsoft Office Suite programs is the primary focus of this course. Prerequisites: OFFC1020 and COML1400. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1260 | Certification Basics - Word | 3 |
This course covers training in the preparation for students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam for Word. Prerequisites: OFFC1030 Word Processing or equivalent. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least five hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1275 | Certification Basics - Powerpoint | 3 |
This course covers training in the preparation for students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam for PowerPoint Prerequisites: OFFC1145, MS PowerPoint or equivalent. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least five hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1285 | Oral Business Comm./Job Seeking Skills | 2 |
This course covers the development of oral communication skills in the following areas: one-to-one communication, oral presentations to groups, use of MS PowerPoint in presentations and student evaluation of speeches. Students will also learn successful employment interview strategies as well as how to find various job leads, write a successful resume, application letter, and follow-up letter. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring **Articulated" Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1290 | Written Business Communications | 2 |
This course covers the process of communication, including writing techniques and strategies. Students learn by completing a range of writing exercises and critical thinking cases. Specific applications focus on letter and memorandum writing and formal and informal reports. Communication skills are emphasized along with e-mail usage. Prerequisites: OFFC1010, Business English Skills or concurrent enrollment. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1725 | Transactional Law * | 3 |
We're Sorry. But the information for course OFFC1725 is not available. Please check back later. Thank-you. | ||
| OFFC1730 | Civil Procedures * | 3 |
We're Sorry. But the information for course OFFC1730 is not available. Please check back later. Thank-you. | ||
| OFFC2730 | Family Law/Criminal Law * | 3 |
We're Sorry. But the information for course OFFC2730 is not available. Please check back later. Thank-you. | ||
| OFFC2740 | Legal Proofreading & Editing * | 3 |
We're Sorry. But the information for course OFFC2740 is not available. Please check back later. Thank-you. | ||
| Total | 42 | |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Students may take as an elective any course listed in the Office Careers (OFFC), Information Systems (ISTC), Business Entrepreneur (ENTR), Supervisory Management (SMGT), or Tourism and Travel (TRVL) curriculums upon approval of advisor. | ||
| Total | 2 | |
| General Education | ||
| See the General Education section. | ||
| COML1400 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
This online-enhanced course covers the basics of using Personal Computers (PC's) and the Microsoft Office Professional suite of programs, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint to create documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. Students will also be introduced to the Internet, e-mail and the history of computers. This course meets the Dakota County Technical College's computer literacy requirement. Prerequisites: Recommend a typing speed of 25 words per minute is recommended but not required or COML0900. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ENGL1100 | Writing and Research Skills | 3 |
This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning. Prerequisites: Meet qualifying scores on ACCUPLACER test OR successfully complete ENGL0130 OR receive instructor's approval. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| PHIL1100 | Ethics | 3 |
This course is an introduction to the study of ethics. Students will be involved in discussions about the nature of values and exploring solutions to contemporary and historical moral problems across various cultures. Prerequisites: CPT reading score over 50%. Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. | ||
| SPEE1020 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
This course focuses on the practical and theoretical concepts of human communications and the styles used in personal, social and professional environments. Students will also acquire skills in critical thinking, perception, listening, verbal and non-verbal expressions and conflict resolution. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| Math/Science | 3-4 | |
| General Education Electives | 4-5 | |
| Total | 20 | |
| Total Program Requirements | 64 | |
Legal Administrative Assistant — Diploma
* Courses offered online from South Central College - Mankato
| Course | Title | Credit |
| OFFC1005 | Keyboarding/Formatting | 3 |
This course covers basic formatting for business documents, including letters, memos, reports, and tables. Straight-copy skill development for speed and accuracy will also be included. Prerequisites: A typing speed of 35 words per minute with five or fewer errors. Offered: Fall, Spring **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1010 | Business English Skills | 2 |
This course is an extensive, comprehensive study of English grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, number usage, capitalization and abbreviation rules, and proofreading. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1017 | Technology for the Business Professional | 3 |
This course is designed to advance the training of business and office students in the use of desktop publishing documents, real-world business projects, web site analysis, and web browser. Students will also learn the basics of creating, formatting and managing a Web site along with scheduling/organizational software. Prerequisites: COML1400 and OFFC1005. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| OFFC1019 | Receptionist Skills | 2 |
This course incorporates the skills that are needed to be an effective receptionist. Topics such as: scheduling techniques using various software, typing skills, interpersonal communications, customer service. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| OFFC1020 | Office Procedures | 4 |
This course helps the student develop those skills needed to work in the twenty-first century office. Topics include using computer hardware and software, setting up meetings and conferences, making travel arrangements, understanding telecommuting and virtual office structures, and developing career advancement techniques along with leadership and team building skills. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 4.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 7 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1030 | Word Processing | 3 |
This course covers hands-on training for intermediate and advanced concepts of word processing using Microsoft Word 2003. Prerequisites: OFFC1000 or OFFC1005 or concurrent enrollment. Offered: Fall and Spring **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1040 | Integrated Office Skills | 3 |
This course is designed to integrate and reinforce the skills and knowledge learned in previous courses in the program. Project emphasis will develop the students' awareness of work flow, chain of command, and interpersonal relationships in the office. The use of electronic tools and the integration of documents created in various Microsoft Office Suite programs is the primary focus of this course. Prerequisites: OFFC1020 and COML1400. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1260 | Certification Basics - Word | 3 |
This course covers training in the preparation for students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam for Word. Prerequisites: OFFC1030 Word Processing or equivalent. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least five hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1275 | Certification Basics - Powerpoint | 3 |
This course covers training in the preparation for students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam for PowerPoint Prerequisites: OFFC1145, MS PowerPoint or equivalent. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least five hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1285 | Oral Business Comm./Job Seeking Skills | 2 |
This course covers the development of oral communication skills in the following areas: one-to-one communication, oral presentations to groups, use of MS PowerPoint in presentations and student evaluation of speeches. Students will also learn successful employment interview strategies as well as how to find various job leads, write a successful resume, application letter, and follow-up letter. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring **Articulated" Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1290 | Written Business Communications | 2 |
This course covers the process of communication, including writing techniques and strategies. Students learn by completing a range of writing exercises and critical thinking cases. Specific applications focus on letter and memorandum writing and formal and informal reports. Communication skills are emphasized along with e-mail usage. Prerequisites: OFFC1010, Business English Skills or concurrent enrollment. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1725 | Transactional Law * | 3 |
We're Sorry. But the information for course OFFC1725 is not available. Please check back later. Thank-you. | ||
| OFFC1730 | Civil Procedures * | 3 |
We're Sorry. But the information for course OFFC1730 is not available. Please check back later. Thank-you. | ||
| Total | 33 | |
| General Education | ||
| The following courses are required. | ||
| COML1400 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
This online-enhanced course covers the basics of using Personal Computers (PC's) and the Microsoft Office Professional suite of programs, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint to create documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. Students will also be introduced to the Internet, e-mail and the history of computers. This course meets the Dakota County Technical College's computer literacy requirement. Prerequisites: Recommend a typing speed of 25 words per minute is recommended but not required or COML0900. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| SPEE1020 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
This course focuses on the practical and theoretical concepts of human communications and the styles used in personal, social and professional environments. Students will also acquire skills in critical thinking, perception, listening, verbal and non-verbal expressions and conflict resolution. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| Total | 6 | |
| Total Program Requirements | 39 | |
Legal Receptionist — Certificate
* Courses offered online from South Central College - Mankato
| Course | Title | Credit |
| OFFC1000 | Basic Keyboarding | 1 |
This course is an introduction to basic keyboarding with emphasis on developing touch typing skills. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 0.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1010 | Business English Skills | 2 |
This course is an extensive, comprehensive study of English grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, number usage, capitalization and abbreviation rules, and proofreading. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1019 | Receptionist Skills | 2 |
This course incorporates the skills that are needed to be an effective receptionist. Topics such as: scheduling techniques using various software, typing skills, interpersonal communications, customer service. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| OFFC1020 | Office Procedures | 4 |
This course helps the student develop those skills needed to work in the twenty-first century office. Topics include using computer hardware and software, setting up meetings and conferences, making travel arrangements, understanding telecommuting and virtual office structures, and developing career advancement techniques along with leadership and team building skills. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 4.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 7 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1030 | Word Processing | 3 |
This course covers hands-on training for intermediate and advanced concepts of word processing using Microsoft Word 2003. Prerequisites: OFFC1000 or OFFC1005 or concurrent enrollment. Offered: Fall and Spring **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1285 | Oral Business Comm./Job Seeking Skills | 2 |
This course covers the development of oral communication skills in the following areas: one-to-one communication, oral presentations to groups, use of MS PowerPoint in presentations and student evaluation of speeches. Students will also learn successful employment interview strategies as well as how to find various job leads, write a successful resume, application letter, and follow-up letter. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring **Articulated" Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1290 | Written Business Communications | 2 |
This course covers the process of communication, including writing techniques and strategies. Students learn by completing a range of writing exercises and critical thinking cases. Specific applications focus on letter and memorandum writing and formal and informal reports. Communication skills are emphasized along with e-mail usage. Prerequisites: OFFC1010, Business English Skills or concurrent enrollment. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1725 | Transactional Law * | 3 |
We're Sorry. But the information for course OFFC1725 is not available. Please check back later. Thank-you. | ||
| Total | 19 | |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Students may take as an elective any course listed in the Office Careers (OFFC), Information Systems (ISTC), Business Entrepreneur (ENTR), Supervisory Management (SMGT), or Tourism and Travel (TRVL) curriculums upon approval of advisor. | ||
| Total | 3 | |
| General Education | ||
| The following courses are required. | ||
| COML1400 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
This online-enhanced course covers the basics of using Personal Computers (PC's) and the Microsoft Office Professional suite of programs, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint to create documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. Students will also be introduced to the Internet, e-mail and the history of computers. This course meets the Dakota County Technical College's computer literacy requirement. Prerequisites: Recommend a typing speed of 25 words per minute is recommended but not required or COML0900. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| Total | 3 | |
| Total Program Requirements | 25 | |