OADM 206 - Executive Office Administration Practicum

4 Credits: (1 lecture, 11 work hours per week)

Course Description
This supervised practice will provide students with the opportunity to acquire experience in an office setting.

Prerequisite Completion of 45 hours in the program and 18 hours in the major with a “C” average and/or permission of the instructor.

A. Perform office functions under the direction of a site supervisor. 

B Develop a resume, reference sheet, and cover letter. 

C. Identify and become familiar with various interviewing techniques. 

D. Identify the human relations skills needed in the office. 

Content
A. Self assessment 

B. Determining employer needs 

C. Organizing a job search 

D. Preparing job search documents 

E. Professional interviewing  

Student Evaluation
The instructor will assign the final grade based on the evaluation provided by the site supervisor, the completion of 165 hours of work, and the completion of a portfolio.