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Administrative Assistant, Legal Option,<br />

Business Office Technology, A.S. Degree<br />

Program Design<br />

The Administrative Assistant, Legal Option, Business Office Technology associate<br />

degree provides students with a broad underst<strong>and</strong>ing of the court systems<br />

<strong>and</strong> the many fields of law. Students become proficient in keyboarding, word<br />

processing, legal terminology <strong>and</strong> legal transcription, office communication<br />

skills, integrated office systems, <strong>and</strong> office procedures. Students are encouraged<br />

to develop individual areas of interest through elective courses <strong>and</strong><br />

through part-time <strong>and</strong> summer employment.<br />

Legal administrative assistants use technology to originate, access, manage<br />

<strong>and</strong> manipulate information. In addition they may function independently in<br />

initiating office communications, accessing <strong>and</strong> tracking records <strong>and</strong> information,<br />

<strong>and</strong> problem solving the various details of the day-to-day office operations.<br />

They participate in the representation of <strong>and</strong> communication with clients <strong>and</strong> in<br />

the preparation of court papers, legal documents <strong>and</strong> correspondence.<br />

Curriculum<br />

Students may enroll in this program full- or part-time.<br />

Business Office Technology Requirements<br />

BOT* 122 Writing Procedures 3<br />

BOT* 111 Keyboard for Info Pro I 3<br />

CSA* 115 Windows 2<br />

Gen Ed ENG* 101: Composition 3<br />

Gen Ed PSY* 247: Indust. & Organizational Behavior 3<br />

Gen Ed MAT* 109: Quantitative Literacy 3<br />

Subtotal: 17<br />

BOT* 112 Keyboarding for Info Pro II 3<br />

BOT* 114 ‡ Skillbuilding I 1<br />

BOT* 137 Word Processing Procedures 3<br />

BOT* 164 Office Accounting or<br />

ACC* 115 Financial Accounting 3-4<br />

BOT* 171 Legal Documents 3<br />

Gen Ed ENG* 200: Advanced Composition 3<br />

Subtotal: 16-17<br />

BOT* 115 ‡ Skillbuilding II 1<br />

BOT* 230 Microsoft Office Suite Applications 3<br />

BOT* 251 Administrative Procedures 3<br />

BOT* 270 Legal Terminology & Transcription 3<br />

BOT* 241 Document Production 3<br />

Gen Ed Mode 1 3<br />

Subtotal: 16<br />

BOT* 240 Machine Transcription 3<br />

BOT* 219 Integrated Office 3<br />

ENG* 202 Technical Writing or<br />

ENG* 203/BOT* 139 Advanced Editing & Proofreading 3<br />

Gen Ed Mode 3 3<br />

Gen Ed Mode 5 3-4<br />

Subtotal: 15-16<br />

Total Credits Required: 64-66<br />

Learning Outcomes<br />

Upon successful completion of all Administrative Assistant—Legal, BOT degree<br />

program requirements, graduates will<br />

1. Read, underst<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> prepare st<strong>and</strong>ard types of business<br />

communications.<br />

2. Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal, human relations skills.<br />

3. Use appropriate business office procedures.<br />

4. Underst<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> perform office accounting tasks.<br />

5. Demonstrate the use of legal terminology in preparing forms, documents,<br />

<strong>and</strong> transcribed material.<br />

6. Possess appropriate skills in the following software: operating system,<br />

word processing, electronic spreadsheet, database management, integrating<br />

office applications, <strong>and</strong> presentation graphics.<br />

7. Demonstrate speed <strong>and</strong> accuracy in keyboarding skills.<br />

8. Underst<strong>and</strong> the importance of confidentiality in dealing with<br />

legal matters.<br />

In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes<br />

identified with the General Education Component.<br />

Note: Students may elect to substitute BOT* 296 Cooperative Education/Work<br />

Experience for any equivalent BOT credit course with prior departmental approval.<br />

‡ May not be required based on proficiency.<br />

WARNING: All course numbers in the Connecticut <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> System<br />

are in the process of change. For up-to-date information on any course number,<br />

contact the MCC Registrar’s Office.<br />

Center for Business <strong>and</strong> Technologies: 860-512-2623 or www.mcc.commnet.edu/cbt/<br />

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DEGREES

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