This degree or certificate prepares students for employment in an office setting performing
clerical job duties, such as word processing business correspondence, operating office
equipment, micro-computer operation, scheduling appointments, coordinating and overseeing
office functions. The coursework is comprised of traditional business concepts which
encompass accounting principles, human relations as they apply to the business environment,
general office procedures, written business communications, management speaking techniques,
and Microsoft Office applications. Special emphasis is placed on providing comprehensive
instruction in the structure, mechanics, and strategies of technical writing, as well
as oral communications. Students will focus on the development and proper use of English
vocabulary, both general and specialized, critical thinking and composition skills,
effective speaking and interviewing techniques.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, the student will be able initiate and respond to
correspondence effectively while using the latest automated technology, system software
(Windows OS), and application software (Word, Excel, and Outlook) to perform more
advanced skills; become familiar with Global information systems to be able to sign
on to an account and use common utilities, including e-mail, Gopher, and Web browsers
to search a variety of databases for information; acquire the necessary knowledge
and skills of accounting and bookkeeping to be able to use journals and ledgers to
prepare balance sheets and income statements and be able to translate accounting records
into a basis for sound decision making in a variety of businesses; be able to use
a variety of office procedures to perform such tasks as sorting mail, filing and processing
documents; develop interpersonal skills to conduct and participate in job interviews,
practice effective human relation skills in business, handle telephone conversations
with ease, and develop skills to communicate more effectively with customers and other
employees verbally; and type by touch at a minimum of thirty (30) words a minute and
to create, edit, and format advanced features for any business document including
forms, medical and legal forms, resumes, job applications, bibliographies, footnotes/end-notes,
newsletters.
Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
BUSAD 106
or
BUSAD 152 |
Written Business Communications
or
Management Communications - Oral
|
3
or
3 |
| CABOT 101 |
Business Office Procedures |
3 |
| CABOT 102 |
English for Business |
4 |
| CABOT 103 |
Business Vocabulary Development |
3 |
| CABOT 104 |
Filing Methods and Systems |
1 |
| CABOT 205 |
Keyboard & Document Processing I |
3 |
| CABOT 208 |
Windows Basics |
1 |
| CABOT 265 |
Microsoft Word I |
3 |
| CABOT 270 |
Microsoft Excel I |
3 |
| CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING |
|
| ACCTG 110 |
Basic Accounting |
4 |
| BUSAD 110 |
Human Relations in Business |
3 |
| CABOT 110 |
Collegiate Business Mathematics |
3 |
| CABOT 266 |
Microsoft Word II |
3 |
| CABOT 285 |
Microsoft Outlook |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
30-31 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2023 |
GCC Catalog 2023-2024
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Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year.
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