OST

2022-2023 Effective 2023 Spring & S 66-69 rse Descriptions. ourses: ummer Revised February 28, 2023

Subject

OST

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

richmondcc.edu

C. Other Required Courses

Subject

OST

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

richmondcc.edu

MATH OST-137 Office Applications I

Subject

OST

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

richmondcc.edu

This course is designed to increase speed and improve accuracy to meet employment tests and job requirements. Emphasis is placed on individualized diagnostic and prescriptive drills. Upon completion, students should be able to keyboard with greater speed and accuracy as measured by five-minute timed writings and skill-development paragraphs. This course also includes formatting, itineraries, minutes of meetings, reports with enhancements, news releases, and resumes. 2022-2023 Effective 2023 Spring & Summer Revised February 28, 2023

Subject

OST

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

richmondcc.edu

Prerequisite

OST 132

Corequisite

None

This course is designed to provide skills needed to increase speed, improve accuracy, and format documents. Topics include letters, memos, tables, and business reports. Upon completion, students should be able to produce documents and key timed writings at speeds commensurate with employability. OST 136 Word Processing 2 2 0 3 This course is designed to introduce word processing concepts and applications. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specialized software functions. Upon completion, students should be able to work effectively in a computerized word processing environment. OST 137 Office Applications I 2 2 0 3 This course introduces the concepts and functions of software that meets the changing needs of the community. Emphasis is placed on the terminology and use of software through a hands-on approach. Upon completion, students should be able to use software in a business environment.

Subject

OST

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

richmondcc.edu

Prerequisite

OST 131 None None

Corequisite

None

Subject

OST

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

richmondcc.edu

Subject

OST

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

richmondcc.edu

This course is designed to introduce the office professional to the concepts of social media. Topics include goal setting and strategies, identifying target audiences, rules of engagement, blogs, podcasts and webinars, sharing videos, pictures, and images, social networks, mobile computing, and social media monitoring. Upon completion, students should be able to create and utilize social media tools in the workplace setting. OST 164 Office Editing 3 0 0 3 This course provides a comprehensive study of editing skills needed in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, proofreading, and editing. Upon completion, students should be able to use reference materials to compose and edit text. Revised February 28, 2023 Effective 2023 Spring & Summer 2022-2023

Subject

OST

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

richmondcc.edu

Prerequisite

CIS 110 or CIS 111 or OST 137 None

Corequisite

None

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Subject

OST

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

richmondcc.edu

Subject

OST

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

richmondcc.edu

This course provides experience in transcribing documents. Emphasis is placed on appropriate formatting, advanced text editing skills, and transcription techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to transcribe office documents. OST 233 Office Publications Design 2 2 0 3 This course provides entry-level skills in using software with desktop publishing capabilities. Topics include principles of page layout, desktop publishing terminology and applications, and legal and ethical considerations of software use. Upon completion, students should be able to design and produce professional business documents and publications. OST 236 Advanced Word Processing 2 2 0 3 This course develops proficiency in the utilization of advanced word processing functions. Emphasis is placed on advanced word processing features. Upon completion, students should be able to produce a variety of complex business documents. OST 286 Professional Development 3 0 0 3 This course covers the personal competencies and qualities needed to project a professional image in the office. Topics include interpersonal skills, health lifestyles, appearance, attitude, personal and professional growth, multicultural awareness, and professional etiquette. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate these attributes in the classroom, office, and society. OST 289 Office Admin Capstone 2 2 0 3 This course is designed to be a capstone course for the office professional and provides a working knowledge of administrative office procedures. Emphasis is placed on written and oral 2022-2023 Effective 2023 Spring & Summer Revised February 28, 2023

Subject

OST

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

richmondcc.edu

Prerequisite

ENG 111, OST 134, OST 136, OST 164 OST 136 OST 136 ENG 111 ENG 111, OST 134, OST 136, OST 164, OST 236

Corequisite

None

Subject

OST

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

richmondcc.edu

Office Admin Elective** 1-3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective* 3 — 11-13 Second Year – Spring Semester BUS 121 Business Mathematics 2 DBA 110 Database Concepts 2 OST 233 Office Publications Design 2 OST 286 Professional Development 3 or WBL 111 Work-Based Learning I 0 and WBL 115 Work-Based Learning Seminar I 1 OST 289 Office Admin Capstone 2 Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective* 3 — Revised November 11, 2021 P a g e | 203

Subject

OST

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

richmondcc.edu

or

Subject

OST

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

richmondcc.edu

2. General Office Concentration

Subject

OST

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

richmondcc.edu