Secretary Studies Diploma
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: |
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 |
| Secretarial Studies |
3 Credits |
| Required Major Courses |
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| SS101 |
Keyboarding I |
3 Credits |
| Elective Major Courses ^ |
12 Credits |
| Elective Major Courses (Select four) |
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| 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 |
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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
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 |
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* Salaries provided by the U.S. Department of Labor and Bramson ORT College's Career Services Center
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