Academic Programs

Office Receptionist (CRT.OFREC)

Students will be trained for an entry level office position. They will complete coursework in Microsoft Office software, keyboarding, document formatting, and accounting. Students will also develop interpersonal and communication skills. All courses apply toward one of the Office Assistant degrees.

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

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Catalog Term Year: 2023 Spring

First Year
First Semester

COREBUS-114

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-160

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-058

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENBUS-094

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENBUS-141

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

COREBUS-115

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-060

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-079

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-061

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-094

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREBUS-095

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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
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-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
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
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
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
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
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	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-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	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
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
	Semester Totals		17.0

Total Program Hours

32.0

Call Counseling Services: 217-234-5232
Email: counsel@lakelandcollege.edu

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 Receptionist (CRT.OFREC)

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Catalog Term Year: 2023 Spring

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

BUS-114Advanced Formatting

BUS-094Business Math

CIS-160Practical Software Applications

CIS-058Specialized Software Applications

BUS-141Business Communications

Semester Totals

BUS-115Processing Info

BUS-060Automated Ofc Procedures

BUS-079Professional Development

BUS-061Office Transcription

CIS-094Excel

BUS-095Fundamentals of Accounting

BUS-151Financial Accounting

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

BUS-114
Advanced Formatting

BUS-094
Business Math

CIS-160
Practical Software Applications

CIS-058
Specialized Software Applications

BUS-141
Business Communications

BUS-115
Processing Info

BUS-060
Automated Ofc Procedures

BUS-079
Professional Development

BUS-061
Office Transcription

CIS-094
Excel

BUS-095
Fundamentals of Accounting

BUS-151
Financial Accounting