Outcomes
Evaluate communication for clarity and professionalism in both written and oral formats.
Determine and exhibit professional values and professional behaviors in the work environment.
Assess technology and technical skills to manage information and solve problems.
Compare and contrast interpersonal skills and attitudes for working in an office environment
Apply proofreading techniques to identify and correct errors
Exercise appropriate customer service skills in all situations.
Program Overview
The Office Professional program is designed for students who wish to prepare for positions as office professionals or administrative assistants in business, industry, or government offices. The program offers a combination of skill-building, business, and general education courses necessary for developing a high degree of competence, as well as general knowledge for the responsible execution of office professional or administrative duties. This degree typically is not designed for transfer.
Additional Program Information
Among electives and required courses in this curriculum, three courses (BSNS 1653, BSNS 1663, and COSC 1513) meet Illinois Articulation Initiative Major-Specific requirements for business majors. Visit www.itransfer.org or a KCC academic advisor for more information.
Medical Specialization Option
Students can choose to complete a specialization in the medical office professional field by substituting BIOL 1564 and HLTH 1312 during the fourth semester.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
Students who have completed at least one year of high school typing/keyboarding with a grade of C or better or BSNS 1411 with a grade of C or better will automatically be placed in COSC 1023. Students with less typing/keyboarding background need to enroll in BSNS 1411 before COSC 1023 unless they can demonstrate on a proficiency test that they have adequate skills to enter COSC 1023.
General education
| ENGL 1613 | English I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 1213 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
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| PHED 1512 | Health Education | 2 |
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| BIOL 1564 | Intro to Anatomy & Physiology | 4 Credits |
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| PSYC 1813 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
| Humanities, Social and Behavioral Science, Science, or Mathematics Course | 3 Credits |
Choose one
| ECON 1553 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 1543 | Principles of Economics | 3 |
| ECON 1563 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17-20 |
Electives
Choose two
Medical specialization students should choose HLTH 1312 and one other course.
Total Credit Hours: 61
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
Spring semester
Fall semester
| COMM 1603 | Business Communication | 3 Credits |
| COSC 1172 | Introduction to the Internet | 2 Credits |
| COSC 1341 | PowerPoint | 1 Credit |
| COSC 1352 | Word | 2 Credits |
| COSC 1362 | Access | 2 Credits |
| Humanities, Social and Behavioral Science, or Science Course | 3 Credits |
| Elective | 3 Credits |
Spring semester
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