(B23) Office and Administrative Services: Word Processing
Program Description
Courses in this program are designed to provide for entry or re-entry for persons who wish to work in the fields of word processing and/or office automation.
The information that many of today's organizations need to process is growing at a dizzying pace. Word processors help to insure that this work is handled smoothly and efficiently. Computers are utilized to record, edit, store, and revise letters, memos, reports, statistical tables, forms, and other printed materials. Job prospects will be best for those word processors with strong technical skills that are willing to be flexible and willing to continuously develop their skills. In particular, the more expertise one has in computer equipment and software packages, the better their job opportunities will be.
Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College
Counseling Office, 815/835-6208;
Mary Ann Hurd, Assistant Professor of Office and Administrative Services, 815/835-6202.
Occupation Profiles
The occupational code(s) below will help you identify possible career paths for this certificate program. Click on the code to view the occupational profile(s).
Estimated Program Cost
The following figures are based on current tuition and fee rates and estimated per-credit-hour cost of attendance for the required number 21 credit hours.
| In-District | Out-of-District | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $2,313.00 | $6,156.00 | $6,702.00 |
| Room and Board | $6,750.00 | $6,750.00 | $6,750.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,075.86 | $1,075.86 | $1,075.86 |
| Total | $10,138.86 | $13,981.86 | $14,527.86 |
Success Rates
| All Students | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completion rate at 100% | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Completion rate at 150% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Job Placement Rate: N/A
Loans
- Median loan debt for completers
- N/A
- Title IV loan debt
- $.00
- Private loan debt
- $.00
- Institutional debt
- $.00
