Dec 02, 2024

2015-2016 College Catalog

2015-2016 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Legal Office Technical Certificate

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Graduates who complete this 33-hour credit technical certificate acquire the knowledge of general legal office procedures, systems, and technology appropriate for entry-level employment in a modern legal environment. Courses include computer classes, general business classes, and transcription classes.

Business Division Graduation Requirement

A cumulative average of C (2.0) is required for graduation for all NPC programs. In addition, in order to graduate with any Business Division degree or certificate, all Business Division courses must be passed with a grade of “C” or better.

Major Specific Courses - 27 Credit Hours Total

All of the following are required:

MATH 1053 - Applied Math 3 Credits
OFAD 1133 - Business English 3 Credits
CIS 1013 - Information Systems I 3 Credits
OFAD 1083 - Word Processing I 3 Credits
OFAD 1093 - Machine Transcription 3 Credits
OFAD 2053 - Word Processing II 3 Credits
ACT 1103 - Principles Of Accounting I 3 Credits
PARA 1103 - Legal Systems & Terminology 3 Credits
OFAD 2393 - Office Support Internship 3 Credits

Major Specific Courses - 3 Credit Hours Total

Select one of the following:

CIS 1203 - Graphics/Desktop Publishing I 3 Credits
CIS 1903 - Web Design Expressions 3 Credits

30 Credit Hours Total

A grade of “C” or better is required for all courses.