Office Assistant, CTS

Program Description: This program provides specialized classroom instruction and practical experience to prepare students for employment or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed. This program prepares individuals to perform the duties of special assistants for business executives and top management. It includes instruction in business communications, public relations, scheduling and travel management, conference and meeting recording, report preparation, office equipment and procedures, office supervisory skills, professional standards, and legal requirements

Program Accreditation: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

Program Coordinator: Brandy Sevin

Program Instructor(s): Lynette Callahan, Kelly Ortego, Brandy Sevin, and Myron Wright

Special Comments: All business courses in the office systems curriculum must be completed with a grade of C or higher. A grade of D or higher is acceptable in general education courses and electives unless the course will be used for transfer or as a prerequisite to another course. Generally, only courses with a grade of C or higher will be considered when transferring courses to Fletcher. However, if a course appears on the Louisiana Board of Regents’ statewide student transfer matrix, the course will follow the guidelines stated above. Computer application courses have a five-year time limit. CPTR 1100 , CINS 1350 , CINS 1250 , CINS 1750 , CINS 1650  - 5-year term limit or demonstrated competency test.

Overall Grade Point Average: Program requirements must be completed with an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher in order to receive a certificate or associate degree

Course Grade Requirements:

Student Learning Outcomes: Students who successfully complete an Office Systems Technology program will be able to:

1. Apply basic accounting procedures.
2. Create files to communicate effectively using a variety of computer applications.
3. Demonstrate professionalism in the classroom and workplace.
4. Apply techniques to effectively manage an office environment

CIP Code: 520401