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Office Assistant Certificate

Location(s): Main Campus


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Career Curriculum: 00BUS 0016
Minimum Hours: 21
Major Code: 1.2 520401
Effective Date: Fall 2024

Fall Semester (9 Credit Hours)


Spring Semester (12 Credit Hours)


Notes and Information


1 Proficiency exam is available for OFT 116  (requiring a production test as well as 40 wpm with no more than three errors on a three-minute straight-copy timing) for students entering the program with a sound background in keyboarding. See your advisor or the chairperson of the Business Education Department for information.

2 Students pursuing the Health Care Management Capstone Option at SIUC or a baccalaureate degree at another institution should take MAT 113  or MAT 112  and COM 115 .

Career Opportunities: Positions as an office assistant or a general office clerk are available in almost every area of the economy. Those industries employing the largest number include local government, general medical and surgical hospitals, elementary and secondary schools, colleges, universities, professional schools, and employment services.

John A. Logan College reserves the right to modify this curriculum guide as needed. Please verify with your academic advisor the accuracy and timelines of this document.

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