This program is located on the Beatrice and Lincoln campuses. Students may choose a Certificate (General Office or Microsoft Office), a Diploma (General Office), or an Associate of Applied Science degree focusing on administrative, legal or medical office skills. Graduates are equipped with knowledge of cutting-edge technology and software, a professional attitude, and enhanced skills in the office environment. Program graduates are working in small and large companies throughout southeast Nebraska and surrounding states. Some graduates are continuing their education. Students can expect to use traditional office skills on the job as well as new technology. Soft skills such as teaming, ethics, attitude, and professional work habits and responsibilities also are covered.
- Take the following:
- Take OFFT-1160 OFFT-1170 OFFT-1710 OFFT-1720 OFFT-2000; BSAD-1020;
- Take OFFT-2901 or OFFT-2900;
- Take BSAD-1010
- Take Math-1040
Program Requirements & Student Responsibilities
- Complete the appropriate testing before admittance to the
program. That will determine your need for any developmental
courses to help you become successful in the program. You will
complete the pre-admissions COMPASS test administered at SCC, or
you may be able to use scores from ASSET or ACT tests. The COMPASS,
ASSET or ACT tests will be in the areas of math, reading and
writing. Scores will be used to place you in appropriate math and
writing courses as well as any developmental reading program that
may be necessary. An advisor will assist you in interpreting
placement scores and determining if you are required to take any
developmental courses. Developmental courses at SCC:
- ENGL0850 Reading Strategies I
- ENGL0880 Reading Strategies II
- ENGL0900 Reading Brush Up
- ENGL0950 Beginning Writing
- ENGL0960 College Reading and Writing
- ENGL0980 Intermediate Writing
- MATH0900 Math Fundamentals
- MATH0950 Beginning Algebra
- Take the following Prerequisite Courses: Keyboarding competency
- Prerequisite competencies required in the program include a
typing/keyboarding skill of a minimum of 30 net words per minute with
three or fewer errors on a three-minute timing. Students who do not
meet this requirement will complete Keyboarding I and/or
Keyboarding II. (OFFT1010 and/or OFFT1020). Accounting competency -
Students' high school or college transcripts must validate
successful completion of an accounting course. Two semesters of
high school accounting or one semester or quarter of college
accounting must have been completed with a B average or better.
Students who have not met this requirement will be required to
complete Office Accounting (OFFT1310). Students may take any of
these developmental and prerequisite courses prior to admission
into the program, or they may take them during the first part of
the program. Credit hours earned for developmental or prerequisite
courses will not count toward graduation requirements.
- Maintain attendance standards according to college
policy/instructor policies.
- Follow designated safety procedures while on campus.
- Participate in all learning activities at the scheduled
times.
- Be responsible for program costs: tuition, fees, books and
tools.
- Contact advisors for registration.
Program Goals
- Provide a lifelong learning environment whereby students
develop skills, knowledge and leadership with guidance, support and
assistance from a qualified faculty.
- Prepare post-secondary vocational/technical training for
students who intend to gain employment and retraining for those
already employed.