Academic Programs

Office Assistant-Executive (AAS.AAEXE)

Students will be highly trained to work in a variety of offices performing administrative support responsibilities. They will complete coursework in Microsoft Office software, desktop publishing, web design, document formatting, management, and accounting. Students will also develop interpersonal and communication skills. The internship provides students with a realistic work experience.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

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Catalog Term Year: 2025

First Year
First Semester

COREBUS-114

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-160

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-142

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-101

-OR-
Credit Hours: 2.00

GENBUS-141

Credit Hours: 3.00

GEN--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

COREBUS-061

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-115

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-093

Credit Hours: 2.00

CORECIS-094

Credit Hours: 2.00

GENENG-095

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENBUS-094

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
First Semester

CORECIS-058

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-060

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-056

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-095

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-099

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Second Semester

COREBUS-251

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-079

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-081

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENPSY-271

Credit Hours: 3.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	BUS-114	Advanced Formatting BUS-114 Advanced Formatting Development of skill in formatting business correspondence, reports, forms, and tables to meet mailability and production standards. Instruction on word processing software is integrated throughout the course. Course Outline *	3.0
CORE	CIS-160	Practical Software Applications CIS-160 Practical Software Applications Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
GEN	BUS-141	Business Communications BUS-141 Business Communications Provides students with practical strategies for improving written and oral communication, including employment communication, in business settings. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	BUS-142	Introduction to Business BUS-142 Introduction to Business Covers the objectives, organization, and role of business in the free-enterprise system. The course is designed to provide an overview of the field of business and to provide a framework into which specialized fields may be studied. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	--- ---	Social/Behavioral Science --- --- Social/Behavioral Science	3.0
CORE	CIS-101	Internet Systems and Applications CIS-101 Internet Systems and Applications An introduction to networking basics through the internet. Students will learn about internet services, etiquette, searches, email and other internet skills. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline OR
CORE	CIS-071	Introduction to Networking CIS-071 Introduction to Networking An overview of computer hardware, software, networks, Internet, web applications, systems, security and troubleshooting. To be used as an introduction to the Network Administration program or to supplement another computer-related degree. (Repeatable 2 Times) Course Outline +	2.0
	Semester Totals		17.0
Second Semester
CORE	BUS-061	Office Transcription BUS-061 Office Transcription Designed to develop skills in transcribing recorded dictation for a variety of business sectors in an efficient manner using proper formats, spelling, and grammar. Course Outline * +++	3.0
CORE	BUS-115	Processing Info BUS-115 Processing Info Development of skill in processing information using word processing software and applying critical thinking from a variety of office simulations. Advanced formatting skills are further developed through application to specialized office situations. Course Outline * +++	3.0
GEN	ENG-095	Business English ENG-095 Business English Using critical thinking skills, students will study and reinforce the basics of the English language as they apply to business communications. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, spelling, word usage and sentence structure. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	BUS-094	Business Math BUS-094 Business Math Covers basic applications of mathematics in the business world - fractions, decimals, percentages, elementary algebra, banking, buying & selling, payroll and interest. It is designed to reinforce and expand business concepts through the use of mathematics. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CIS-093	Access CIS-093 Access An introduction to Microsoft Access, a database management application designed to operate in the Windows environment. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
CORE	CIS-094	Excel CIS-094 Excel The basics of the Excel software package will be covered. This includes spreadsheet basics, formulas, functions, charting, data management, and collaborative tools. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
	Semester Totals		16.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	CIS-058	Specialized Software Applications CIS-058 Specialized Software Applications Students handle office activities and use career-related software such as a computerized accounting system, desktop publishing, PowerPoint, form management, calculator, medical scheduling and invoicing, and legal document preparation. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline +	3.0
CORE	BUS-060	Automated Ofc Procedures BUS-060 Automated Ofc Procedures Students manage office activities using computer software and equipment in a simulated office environment. Students use word processing, electronic mail and calendaring, and other specialized software. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CIS-056	Advanced Software Applications CIS-056 Advanced Software Applications Advanced instruction in an office suite program with emphasis on advanced topics in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	3.0
CORE	BUS-095	Fundamentals of Accounting BUS-095 Fundamentals of Accounting An introduction to basic accounting principles and techniques designed to give the student a general knowledge of accounting practices and terminology. Students will work through the accounting cycle for both a service and retail business. Course Outline OR
CORE	BUS-151	Financial Accounting BUS-151 Financial Accounting A study of the financial statements, the accounting process and the principles and procedures underlying items on the financial statements. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CIS-099	Introduction to Web Technology CIS-099 Introduction to Web Technology This introductory course teaches web page design principles, including proper use of HTML5 and CSS3 and introductory JavaScript. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
CORE	BUS-251	Principles of Management BUS-251 Principles of Management Provides an overview of how managers utilize planning, organization, leadership, and control in order to ensure that a firm achieves its goals in the most efficient way possible. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	PSY-271	Intr/Psychology PSY-271 Intr/Psychology Focuses on psychology as a science, presenting concepts, research methods and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy and social psychology. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	BUS-079	Professional Development BUS-079 Professional Development Covers topics related to seeking employment and interviewing, understanding the workplace environment, and improving career success and communication. Course Outline +++	3.0
CORE	BUS-081	Office Assistant Internship BUS-081 Office Assistant Internship Designed to provide employment experience in a position using specialized skills. Field experience: minimum of 225 hours required of Office Assistant (Executive and Legal) and Office Manager majors. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		12.0

Total Program Hours

60.0

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Faculty Contact: Lisa S. Earp
Faculty Email: learp@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5356

* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Office Assistant-Executive (AAS.AAEXE)

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Catalog Term Year: 2025

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

Second YearFirst Semester

Second YearSecond Semester

BUS-114Advanced Formatting

CIS-160Practical Software Applications

BUS-141Business Communications

BUS-142Introduction to Business

--- ---Social/Behavioral Science

CIS-101Internet Systems and Applications

CIS-071Introduction to Networking

Semester Totals

BUS-061Office Transcription

BUS-115Processing Info

ENG-095Business English

BUS-094Business Math

CIS-093Access

CIS-094Excel

Semester Totals

CIS-058Specialized Software Applications

BUS-060Automated Ofc Procedures

CIS-056Advanced Software Applications

BUS-095Fundamentals of Accounting

BUS-151Financial Accounting

CIS-099Introduction to Web Technology

Semester Totals

BUS-251Principles of Management

PSY-271Intr/Psychology

BUS-079Professional Development

BUS-081Office Assistant Internship

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

Second Year
First Semester

Second Year
Second Semester

BUS-114
Advanced Formatting

CIS-160
Practical Software Applications

BUS-141
Business Communications

BUS-142
Introduction to Business

--- ---
Social/Behavioral Science

CIS-101
Internet Systems and Applications

CIS-071
Introduction to Networking

BUS-061
Office Transcription

BUS-115
Processing Info

ENG-095
Business English

BUS-094
Business Math

CIS-093
Access

CIS-094
Excel

CIS-058
Specialized Software Applications

BUS-060
Automated Ofc Procedures

CIS-056
Advanced Software Applications

BUS-095
Fundamentals of Accounting

BUS-151
Financial Accounting

CIS-099
Introduction to Web Technology

BUS-251
Principles of Management

PSY-271
Intr/Psychology

BUS-079
Professional Development

BUS-081
Office Assistant Internship