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Secretary Studies Diploma

Program Description

The Secretarial Studies Diploma is a valuable course of study for students wishing to receive intensive training designed for speedy results. Students in this program will have access to modern computer labs, experienced instructors and flexible class schedules. The skills a student will acquire from completing the Secretarial Studies Diploma include, but are not limited to, keyboarding/ typing speed and accuracy, mastery of popular business software, and business communication techniques.

Furthermore, the Secretarial Studies Diploma is an excellent program for those who are planning on continuing their studies at a later point in time. Due to the diversity of the classes offered, students can explore various concentrations and specialties that they may later wish to pursue (i.e. Medical Secretarial Practices, Legal Secretarial Practices or Financial Secretary Practices).

Credits obtained by students while in the Secretarial Studies Diploma program are transferable to two-year and four-year programs at Bramson ORT College and other colleges and universities worldwide. In order to earn the Secretarial Studies Diploma at Bramson ORT College, a student must complete at least 15 credits.

Program Summary Chart

Program: Secretarial Studies Diploma
Program Length: 15 semester credits
Entrance Dates: Rolling Semesters
Offered: Queens & Brooklyn Campuses
Admission Requirements: The admission to the Bramson ORT College Secretarial Studies Program is open to all students who demonstrate academic preparedness, maturity and seriousness of purpose with backgrounds appropriate to their chosen program of studies.

Please visit the Admissions Office Site for the complete requirements.
Department: More Information
Office Technology Department
Bramson ORT College
69-30 Austin Street
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: 718-261-5800 ext 108
Email: officetech@bramsonort.edu
Program of Study
Secretarial Studies
3 Credits
Required Major Courses
SS101 Keyboarding I
3 Credits
Elective Major Courses ^
12 Credits
Elective Major Courses (Select four)
SS102 Keyboarding II
3 Credits
SS103 Keyboarding III
3 Credits
SS104 Medical Keyboarding
3 Credits
SS105 Legal Keyboarding
3 Credits
SS106 Medical Transcription I
3 Credits
SS107 Medical Transcription II
3 Credits
SS111 Secretarial Practices I
3 Credits
SS112 Secretarial Practices II
3 Credits
SS120 Computerized Medical Billing and Coding
3 Credits
SS121 Word Processing I
3 Credits
SS125 Desktop Publishing
3 Credits
SS130 Medical Office Administrative Procedures
3 Credits
SS131 Shorthand I
3 Credits
SS132 Shorthand II
3 Credits
SS201 Legal Transcription I
3 Credits
SS202 Legal Transcription II
3 Credits
SS204 Medical Terminology for the Secretary
3 Credits
SS211 Legal Office Practices I
3 Credits
SS212 Legal Office Practices II
3 Credits
SS231 Legal Shorthand I
3 Credits
SS232 Legal Shorthand II
3 Credits
SS240 Medical Secretary Practices
3 Credits
SS245 Financial Secretary Practices
3 Credits
SS296 Office Internship I
3 Credits
SS297 Office Internship II
3 Credits
Career Outlook

Qualified and trained secretaries are always in high demand. With an education from Bramson ORT College students will be prepared to meet and excel job expectations. The Secretarial Studies Diploma will prepare students in the most elementary secretary skills required by employers.

  • Secretary
  • Office Support
  • Clerical Assistant
  • Personal Assistant
  • Data Entry Clerks
  • Receptionist

Employment Opportunities

Below you will find a table of average annual salaries for Secretaries. Salaries are listed by both position and industry/ sector.

Position

Average Salary

Industry / Sector

Secretary

$25,000

Fashion

Secretary

$24,000

Real-Estate

Secretary

$27,000

Professional & Financial Services

Secretary

$25,000

Medical

 
* Salaries provided by the U.S. Department of Labor and Bramson ORT College's Career Services Center
 
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