Computer Business Office Technology: Legal Secretarial
Associate in Science Computer Business Office Technology · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Science
Legal Secretarial is designed to provide training for specialized secretarial/administrative assistant careers in law offices, legal departments of businesses, real estate firms, and civil service. Training includes all phases of administrative/secretarial work with emphasis on business law and legal office procedures.
The graduate of the Associate in Science in Computer Business Office Technology: Legal Secretarial will:
- Apply proper administrative operations and procedures for business.
- Demonstrate the use of software applications to accomplish appropriate tasks.
- Analyze and solve problems related to legal office procedures and administrative operations.
- Communicate clearly and professionally.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 27 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (27 units): | 27 | |
| BUS 107 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| BUS 110 | Business Law | 3 |
| BUS 160 | Business Communications | 3 |
| CBOT 131 | Introduction to Word Processing | 3 |
| CBOT 132 | Advanced Word Processing | 3 |
| CBOT 305 | Legal Office Procedures | 3 |
| CBOT 334 | Administrative Office Procedures | 3 |
| PLGL 101 | Intro to Paralegal Studies | 3 |
| PLGL 105 | Legal Analysis & Writing | 3 |
| General Education | ||
| In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor. | ||
| Total | 27 | |