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Curriculums
The Administrative Business Technology core curriculums
are 9 month programs, designed to prepare you for the tasks of a
constantly changing office environment. Fundamentals are incorporated
with modern procedures and technology. Your professional goals and
the advice of Pike-Lincoln Technical Center personnel will help
you choose the program best suited to your needs. The electives
allow you opportunity to specialize in additional certificate areas,
or to pick additional classes to broaden your skills. Certificates
are offered in the areas of: Administrative Office Assistant, Accounting
Clerk/Computer Operator, Computer Applications Specialist, and Medical
Office Specialist. Below is an outline of each of the 4 training
programs from which you may select when you enroll in Administrative
Business Technology
Option I
Administrative Office Assistant Certificate
Core Units
| Keyboarding/Document Formatting............................ |
90 hrs. |
| Document Production/Proofreading........................... |
90 hrs. |
| Intro to Operating Systems
(Windows)..................... |
25 hrs. |
| Numeric Keypad.........................................................
|
10 hrs. |
| Word Processing
(Word)........................................... |
140 hrs. |
| Time Management...................................................... |
5 hrs. |
| Records Management................................................ |
45 hrs. |
| Telecommunications (Outlook)................................... |
60 hrs. |
| Business English........................................................ |
90 hrs. |
| Business Math and Calculators................................. |
90 hrs. |
| Human Relations........................................................
|
90 hrs. |
| Pre-Employment......................................................... |
25 hrs. |
| Work Experience Program |
|
| Adult
Students........................................................ |
140 hrs. |
| Secondary
Students.............................................. |
50 hrs. |
| Total Clock Hours...................................................... |
900 hrs. |
Option II
Accounting Clerk/Computer Operator Certificate
Core Units
| Numeric Keypad/Data Entry.................................... |
25 hrs. |
| Intro to Operating Systems
(Windows).................. |
25 hrs. |
| Word Processing
(Word)........................................ |
140 hrs. |
| Database Applications........................................... |
60 hrs. |
| Spreadsheet Applications......................................
|
60 hrs. |
| Computerized Accounting/Payroll.......................... |
40 hrs. |
| Computerized Accounting Applications................. |
25 hrs. |
| Business Math........................................................
|
90 hrs. |
| Accounting I........................................................... |
90 hrs. |
| Accounting II...........................................................
|
90 hrs. |
| Human Relations.....................................................
|
90 hrs. |
| Pre-Employment......................................................
|
25 hrs. |
| Work Experience Program |
|
| Adult Students...................................................... |
140 hrs. |
| Secondary Students............................................
|
50 hrs. |
| Total Clock Hours.................................................... |
900 hrs. |
Option III
Computer Applications Specialist Certificate
Core Units
| Keyboarding/Document Formatting............................ |
90 hrs. |
| Document Production/Proofreading........................... |
90 hrs. |
| Intro to Operating Systems
(Windows)..................... |
25 hrs. |
| Numeric Keypad.........................................................
|
10 hrs. |
| Word Processing (Word)...........................................
|
140 hrs. |
| Database Applications (Access)............................... |
60 hrs. |
| Spreadsheet Applications (Excel).............................
|
60 hrs. |
| Telecommunications (Outlook)................................... |
50 hrs. |
| Presentations (PowerPoint)...................................... |
60 hrs. |
| Desktop Publishing.................................................... |
60 hrs. |
| Human Relations........................................................
|
90 hrs. |
| Pre-Employment......................................................... |
25 hrs. |
| Work Experience Program |
|
| Adult Students........................................................ |
140 hrs. |
| Secondary
Students.............................................. |
50 hrs. |
| Total Clock Hours...................................................... |
900 hrs. |
Option IV
Medical Office Specialist Certificate
Core Units
| Keyboarding/Document Formatting.......................... |
90 hrs. |
| Numeric Keypad....................................................... |
20 hrs . |
| Intro to Windows...................................................... |
25 hrs. |
| Word Processing (Word)......................................... |
90 hrs. |
| Advanced Word Processing (Word)....................... |
50 hrs. |
| Database Applications (Access)............................. |
20 hrs. |
| Spreadsheet Applications (Excel)............................ |
20 hrs. |
| Telecommunications (Outlook)................................. |
25 hrs. |
| Records Management.............................................. |
45 hrs. |
| Human Relations....................................................... |
45 hrs. |
| Pre-Employment........................................................ |
25 hrs. |
| Business English...................................................... |
90 hrs. |
| Business Math.......................................................... |
90 hrs. |
| Medical Office - Automated...................................... |
60 hrs. |
| Medical Office - Manual............................................ |
30 hrs. |
| Legal Aspects of Office........................................... |
15 hrs. |
| Basic Medical Terminology....................................... |
15 hrs. |
| Time Management..................................................... |
5 hrs. |
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| Work Experience Program
|
Adult Students
|
140 hrs. |
Secondary Students
|
50 hrs. |
Personal Skills
Personal skills may include dealing with people, handling many
changing duties or repeating set tasks, making judgments and decisions,
working under timelines, and often meeting strict standards."
Salary Range
The average salary for an entry-level secretary in Missouri
is $19,420 ($9.34/hr.) to an average of $32,100 ($15.43/hr.) for
experienced workers. The average hourly wage in Missouri is $13.40.
In Pike and Lincoln Counties, entry-level, secretarial employees
can expect starting wages between $7.25 and $10.50 per hour or $15,080
to $21,840 annually.
Physical Skills
Physical skills may include reaching, using hands and fingers,
talking, hearing and seeing clearly up close. Sitting in one location
for long periods may be required.
Missouri Job Outlook
Employment is projected to change from 28,830 in Missouri in
2006 to 27,460 in 2016. It is estimated that 459 annual job openings
will be created by persons leaving the workforce.
Suggested & Related H.S. Coursework and
Activities
All business and computer classes available, Language Arts,
Math, Applied Communications, Work-based Training (internships or
work experiences) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
Placement
The percent of our students who, 6 months after graduation,
were continuing their education, employed in the workforce or in
the military.
| 2003 - 93% |
2004 - 90% |
| 2005 - 100% |
2006 - 100% |
| 2007 - 92% |
2008 - 85% |
Related Occupations
Office supervision and management
Continuing Education
1-2 years vocational/technical schools or community colleges.
Persons working in the office related field will need to continue
to upgrade their skills to meet the continuing demands of technology,
and to prepare for added responsibilities and promotions.
College Credit
Pike-Lincoln Technical Center, and St. Charles Community College
have developed articulation agreements allowing high school and
adult students to earn up to 16 college credit hours (a full semester)
for their Administrative Business Technology classes completed at
Pike-Lincoln. Students must have earned A's or B's in their Administrative
Business Technology classes to be considered eligible for college
credit. These credits have been approved, not intended for those
planning to earn a bachelor's degree, if you attend within three
years of completing the Pike-Lincoln Technical Center class.
Related Post-Secondary Programs
Office Supervision and Management, Executive Secretary, Legal
Secretary, Medical Secretary, Financial Secretary, etc.
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Applicants for admission and employment, employees and sources
of referral of applicants for admission and employment are hereby
notified the Pike-Lincoln Technical Center and Pike R-III School
District have assured they do not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in admission or
access to, or treatment or employment in their programs and activities.
Any person having inquiries concerning Pike-Lincoln Technical
Center and Pike R-III School District compliance with regulations
implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX
of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, is directed to contact the Title IX and Section 504
Coordinator, Superintendent of Schools, Pike R-III School District,
(573-485-2488).
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