I nnovative technologies and recent developments in office systems have resulted in many new career opportunities for administrative personnel with enhanced general office skills or specific training in the medical, legal, or court and conference reporting fields. Both men and women have opportunities for rewarding business careers in office support positions in these areas. A major in Office Systems and Specialties leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree and focuses on the application of sophisticated computer software programs in the medical, legal, court system, and administrative office fields.
Students develop computer expertise in using word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs.
Other software programs utilized include desktop publishing, presentation graphics, and computer-aided transcription. In addition, courses are offered in computer programming and computer systems analysis. Four specializations are available to the Office Systems major. This associate degree program can be completed in two academic years at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Every Office Systems and Specialties student is required to spend one semester in a part-time supervised approved work setting.