Go to Founders Hall 131
Attend OAC orientation session
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The Clerical and Office Administration A.A./A.S. Degree/Certificate programs are designed to prepare students for various types of office occupations in the office/clerical field. Training involves the study of various procedures, duties, and practices applicable to many business offices, as well as the development and acquisition of basic skills necessary for success in those positions. Career possibilities in the office/clerical field are numerous. Jobs exist in governmental agencies, schools, health facilities, stores, corporations, and private businesses. Some of the career alternatives in this field are office clerk, receptionist, administrative assistant, executive secretary, and office manager. Besides degrees or certificates, our courses also allow students to upgrade their skills in a variety of areas such as keyboarding and office software. Lecture, online, and self-paced courses are offered within the program. Certain courses allow students flexibility in course scheduling, including night and Saturday availability. Some Office Administration courses can be added until the twelfth week of the semester. Please contact one of the Office Administration instructors for more information
Coursework
Attending 3 to 5 hours each week is recommended for your course work in the OAC. This is especially true if you are learning a skill such as keyboarding or the 10-key number pad. The following is an estimated guideline for courses:
0.5 unit course 3 weeks to complete (15 hours)
1.0 unit course 6 weeks to complete (30 hours)
1.5 unit course 9 weeks to complete (45 hours)
An Orientation is required to start your course.
You will need to purchase the appropriate textbook before starting a course in the OAC. You may be required to purchase a Scantron for testing and a high density (HD) disk to use in the computer. All your supplies may be purchased at the MJC Bookstore.
Assistance in the OAC
When you come to the OAC with course textbooks and supplies, the Instructional Packet for your course will be given to you. You will need to read carefully the Instructional Packet, the textbook, and the computer screens in order to follow the directions for each course. Instructors and instructional aides are ready to help you with your work.
