Word Processing Specialist
Associate in Applied Science Degree
The Word Processing Specialist program is designed to provide students with the terminology, concepts, skills, and procedures necessary for employment in a word processing center or a business or professional organization using word processing technology and equipment. Career possibilities include positions such as Word Processing Specialists, Word Processing Secretary, Word Processing Operator, Transcription Specialists, Text Editor, Correspondence Specialist, or Word Processing Coordinator or Supervisor. College credit may be granted through Tech Prep articulation agreements between RACC and approved secondary schools.
Required Program of Study
| Course Number | Term | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS100 | 1st | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS105 | Business English | 3 | |
| OFT110 | Keyboarding I | 3 | |
| ORI100 | College Success Strategies | 1 | |
| 10 | |||
| BUS110 | 2nd | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| MGT140 | Administrative Office Management | 3 | |
| COM121 | English Composition | 3 | |
| OFT111 | Keyboarding II | 3 | |
| 12 | |||
| BUS106 | 3rd | Business Communications | 3 |
| OFT112 | Keyboarding III | 3 | |
| OFT120 | Machine Dictation and Transcription | 3 | |
| 9 | |||
| ENV130 | 4th | The Environment | 3 |
| HUM - - | Humanities Elective (see page 31) | 3 | |
| OFT212 | Office Procedures | 3 | |
| OFT213 | Word Processing I | 3 | |
| 12 | |||
| OFT210 | 5th | Speedwriting I | 3 |
| OFT214 | Word Processing II | 3 | |
| OFT250 | Word Processing Transcription | 3 | |
| SOC125 | The Individual and Society | 3 | |
| 12 | |||
| CAR105 | 6th | Professionalism on the Job | 1 |
| - - - - | Business Elective (see list below) | 3 | |
| OFT251 | Word Processing Procedures | 3 | |
| OFT290 | Business Cooperative Education I | 3 | |
| 10 | |||
Suggested Electives |
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| Courses selected as electives will depend upon the institution to which you will transfer. It is essential that students consult with a Faculty Advisor for assistance in selecting elective courses. However, it is the responsibility of students to meet with an admissions representative from the four-year institution to determine its transfer policies. | |||
| ACC105 | Financial Accounting | 3 | |
| ACC110 | Managerial Accounting | 3 | |
| BUS100 | Introduction to Business | 3 | |
| BUS220 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | |
| BUS230 | Business Law | 3 | |
| OFT210 | Speed Writing I | 3 | |
| OFT211 | Speed Writing II | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours Required for the Program | 65 | ||
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in writing and speaking in a business environment.
- Apply math operations to solve fundamental business problems.
- Utilize business and management terminology and principles to analyze problems and make decisions.
- Demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding of business letters, memos, reports, and tables at a high level of speed and accuracy.
- Demonstrate a high degree of accuracy in applying correct grammar, usage, and style when transcribing documents from dictated audio tapes.
- Apply basic language skills associated with the parts of speech, sentence formations, numerical expression, capitalization, punctuation, and word division rules to business correspondence.
- Transcribe from various kinds of original communication, such as handwritten copy, printed copy, and voice-recorded dictation.
- Proofread and edit typed/keyed copy, including transcription of machine dictation, with a high degree of accuracy and correctness.
- Apply principles of supervision and management in order to obtain maximum productivity from computerized systems in both traditional and automated offices, with appropriate emphasis on people, procedures, and equipment.
- Work independently, with others, or in self-directed work teams to demonstrate effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills, attitudes, and work habits that contribute to organizational goals.
- Use appropriate office procedures in the areas of records information management, calculator, telephone communications, incoming and outgoing mail, meetings and conferences, travel arrangements, and simulated projects.
- Demonstrate speedwriting skills to take notes from oral dictation and produce mailable copy.
- Recognize the changing nature of technology and adapt to new equipment and procedures while retaining the most appropriate traditional office practices.
- Use word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and Internet skills to complete office tasks.
Please note: These programs can be pursued on a part-time basis.
Appropriate placement test scores, or the completion of certain developmental courses, are required for all programs of study. Additional prerequisites may be necessary for some courses and can be found in the course descriptions section of the catalog.
It is recommended that students confer with their advisor when selecting electives.