Office Administration (12003-36)

Copyright: 2022

Virginia Assignment Code: 6621

Suggested Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Duration: 36 weeks

Hours: 140

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

CTSO: FBLA

Course Description:

Students develop and enhance skills in processing and managing information, data and financial functions while developing and improving communication skills and other vital competencies needed for successful employment as administrative support professionals. Students examine and employ the latest technology and software used in office systems. In addition, students study procedures involved with information processing, procurement, telecommunications, maintaining office systems, organizing and planning functions, supervising employees, and developing employability skills. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

Recommended prerequisite(s): Keyboarding course(s) or teacher-approved demonstration and documentation of touch keyboarding skills

Credentials, Course Sequences, and Career Clusters/Pathways can be found here:

https://www.cteresource.org/career-clusters/business-management-administration/office-administration/