Business Communications Office Technology: General Office (A.A.)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/bcot/
ASSOCIATE OF ART
General Office AA degree prepares students for employment as a general office clerk, file clerk, general office assistant, general office receptionist, front desk, clerical, or office support.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students apply correct filing principles, spelling/proofreading skills, and office procedures for the office.
- Students apply correct customer service/telephone techniques in a business environment.
- Students apply standard English grammar and writing skills to write effective business documents.
- Students apply the steps for effective job search in the business field.
- Students use correct keyboarding skills in applying Microsoft Office software for creating, editing, and formatting office documents.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Major Requirements | ||
| BCOT 96 | Microsoft PowerPoint | 1.5 |
| BCOT 97 | Microsoft Outlook | 1.5 |
| BCOT 112 | Microsoft Word | 3.5 |
| BCOT 114 | Introduction to Microsoft Office | 3.5 |
| BCOT 131 | College Keyboarding & Document Processing | 3.5 |
| BCOT 146 | Business English for the Digital Workplace | 3.0 |
| BCOT 152 | Employment Search in the Job Market | 1.5-3.0 |
| or BCOT 247 | Managerial Business Communications | |
| BCOT 161 | Filing/Records Management | 1.0 |
| BCOT 162 | Business Document Proofreading and Editing Skills | 3.0 |
| BCOT 248 | Professional Soft Skills for the Workplace | 3.0 |
| Total Units | 25-26.5 | |
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the major requirements in the General Office and complete the general education requirements and electives to achieve a minimum of 60-degree applicable units.
Notes: Although many of these courses are transferable, this Certificate/A.A. degree is non-transferable. Please see a business counselor or the respective department chairperson for additional alternatives