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page.
Majors:
Clerical
Business
Clerk/Typist
Desktop
Publishing
Information
Word Processing
Medical
Transcription degree
Medical
Transcription certificate
Office Technology - View
our Office Technology site.
Degrees:
Certificate
Associate of Applied Science
Clerical
Business
The clerical business certificate program (Cert.) is designed to
provide vital technical skills for the student whose goal is to
enter this field, but who does not have any previous office experience.
This program provides the specialized training that can make a difference
in job preparation.
Clerk/Typist
The HCC clerk/typist program (Cert.) is designed to provide fundamental
office background and specific technical skills in accounting, business
and office technology. These skills are required for someone to
advance in the business and administrative technology fields. With
Highland’s state-of-the-art computer technology and knowledgeable
instructors, graduates will be independent, technically proficient
and versatile employees. This program may lead to possibilities
for promotion within the office setting and provides a framework
for continuing education.
Desktop
Publishing
The HCC desktop publishing program (Cert.) is designed for individuals
who want to upgrade their computer skills to keep up with rapid
technology advancements in the printing industry. This program will
give students the business, office technology and information technology
skills essential to join the workforce. This program is also suitable
for individuals who are interested in desktop publishing for personal
fulfillment.
Information
Word Processing
The information word processing associate of applied science (AAS)
and certificate program (Cert.) is intended for individuals who
want to increase their computer skills to keep up with the latest
technological advancements in the computer industry. Highland’s
updated curriculum and cutting-edge technology in office technology,
communications and data processing give students the essential background
to be successful employees in this field.
Medical
Transcription
The HCC medical transcription program (AAS and Cert.) utilizes dictating
and transcribing equipment, located in Highland’s individualized
office technology lab. The medical transcription program involves
courses in anatomy, medical terminology, communication and business.
Students are able to progress through this program at their own
rate and at times that are convenient.
Office
Technology
The Highland office technology program (AAS) provides fundamental
training in the communications, keyboarding, shorthand and word
processing skills that are essential for a student who pursues a
career in this field. The Highland Community College office technology
lab gives students convenient access to the most recent computer
technology developments. With further specialized training, students
may advance to specialized office positions in legal, medical, technical,
educational and business fields. There will always be a strong demand
for competent office technology specialists who have excellent verbal
and written communication skills.
Possible
Career Paths:
Business and administrative technology students may pursue careers
as a word processor, office manager, administrative assistant, personnel
interviewer, customer service representative, medical secretary
and medical transcriptionist.
The national average annual salary for a desktop
publisher is $18,800-$34,500.
Average salary of a medical secretary with a certificate in Illinois
is $17,430-$22,510.
Personnel managers’ average salary in Illinois is $26,000-$46,740.
The average salary for a medical transcriptionist in Illinois is
$15,000-$18,000.
Illinois’ Annual Openings 1998 - 2005:
Medical secretaries with a certificate: 291
Personnel managers with a bachelor’s degree and experience:
576
Our
Business and Administrative Technology Faculty:
Denise Johnson , office technology faculty
Business
and Administrative Technology Scholarship Opportunities:
Eduard Buss Business and Technology Scholarship
Louis Fauser/Bankers Mutual Scholarship
Raymond A. Klee Trustmark Scholarship
View
all of our scholarships here.
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