Welcome to the Modesto Junior College Office Administration Center

The Office Administration Center (OAC) offers open-entry/open-exit Office Administration courses in an individualized, hands-on format.  The short, carefully prepared units of instruction allow for flexible scheduling and ongoing enrollment well into the semester.  Your hours may vary from day to day and you may be scheduled for more than one hour per day.  Therefore, each course can be completed as rapidly as your capabilities and/or commitments allow.  

Courses Offered in the OAC

Keyboarding

OFADM 301 Beginning Keyboarding	1.5 units
OFADM 303 Keyboarding for Speed and Accuracy	.5 units
OFADM 201,202,203 Intermediate Keyboarding	1-3 units

Office Skills

OFADM 302 Beginning Document Processing	1.5 units
OFADM 328 Machine Transcription	1-2 units
OFADM 353 Introduction to Computers and Windows	1.0 unit
OFADM 356 Introduction to Word Processing	1.0 unit
OFADM 359 Introduction to Spreadsheets	1.0 unit
OFADM 361 Introduction to Databases	1.0 unit
OFADM 362 Intro. to Business Presentation Software	1.0 unit
OFADM 363 Introduction to the Internet	1.0 unit
OFADM 364 Grammar in the Office	1.0 unit
OFADM 366 Proofreading Techniques	1.0 unit
OFADM 375 10-Key Mastery	1.0 unit

 

When you complete the course assignments and tests, you will qualify for the unit(s) in the course.

Office Administration Center Hours

Fall and Spring Hours:

                        Monday through Thursday               9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday                                                9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday                                            9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Summer Hours:

                        Monday through Thursday            9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Attending 3 to 5 hours each week is recommended for your course work in the OAC. This is especially true if you are learning a skill such as keyboarding or the 10-key number pad. The following is an estimated guideline for courses:

0.5 unit course 3 weeks to complete (15 hours)
1.0 unit course 6 weeks to complete (30 hours)
1.5 unit course 9 weeks to complete (45 hours)

An Orientation is required to start your course.  A list of times is available below.

Textbooks and Supplies

You will need to purchase the appropriate textbook before starting a course in the OAC. You may be required to purchase a Scantron for testing and a flash drive to use in the computer. All your supplies may be purchased at the MJC Bookstore.

Assistance in the OAC

When you come to the OAC with course textbooks and supplies, the Instructional Packet for your course will be given to you. You will need to read carefully the Instructional Packet, the textbook, and the computer screens in order to follow the directions for each course. Instructors and instructional aides are ready to help you with your work.

To Register Before a Semester Begins

Complete MJC Application for Admission
Register by phone on your scheduled date
Attend OAC orientation session (Orientation Times)

To Register After a Semester Begins

Go to Founders Hall 131
Attend OAC orientation session
Purchase the correct textbook
Receive Add Card

Orientation Sessions

Students registering for open-entry/open-exit courses must attend a course-specific orientation at the start of each semester.

See the orientation sessions listed below and choose a session/time that includes the number of your course. For example, if you are enrolled in OFADM 353, choose a block of time that includes the number 353. Only the first 40 attendees will be admitted.

NOTE: If you are enrolled in multiple courses including a keyboarding course (201, 202, 203, 301, 302, or 303), you are required to attend only one orientation, but it must be a keyboarding orientation.

 

Attention keyboarding students (those enrolled in OFADM 201, 202, 203, 302, or 303): Immediately following the orientations, you will be required to demonstrate your keyboarding ability to determine if you meet the speed requirements for each of these courses.

After these dates, come to Founders Hall 131 to complete an individual orientation session.

 

For questions or comments, please contact: Kevin Alavezos or Nancy Backlund.
Date Last Updated: February 28, 2012

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