Program Overview
This program is designed to give students the opportunity to develop competencies needed for success in a beginning or re-entry office position. Graduates will be prepared for employment in a variety of office positions which require office technology skills.
Additional Program Information
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit www.kcc.edu/gainfulemployment/.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
A higher level mathematics course may be substituted for MATH 1213.
Students who have completed at least one year of high school typing/keyboarding with a grade of C or better or who have completed BSNS 1411 with a grade of C or better will be placed in COSC 1023 instead of COSC 1023. Students with less typing/keyboarding background will need to take BSNS 1411 before COSC 1023 unless they demonstrate on a proficiency test that they have adequate skills to enter COSC 1023.
General education
Choose one
| BSNS 2143 | Human Relations in Business | 3 Credits |
| PSYC 1813 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 38
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
Spring semester
Summer term
Program Cost
Gainful Employment
The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Review the GE disclosure for the Office Assistant certificate.
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Advisors are available to assist you with general information about KCC’s programs and services.
Call: 815-802-8500
Email: advising@kcc.edu
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fridays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(closed most Fridays in May, June and July)