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General Office Clerk Program, Computer Course

 

The primary objective of this program is to teach students the essentials of word processing in IBM computer. Because the two most widely used word processing software are Microsoft Word and Wordperfect, students will learn to operate these two word processing softwares. Graduates of this program will be well equipped to be employed as entry level positions requiring word processing knowledge, such as administrative assistants, secretaries, receptionists, customer service representatives, and general office workers.

Computer basic and advanced course is prepared for student who want to get better jobs in the future.

 

The TOEFL Preparation Class

 

Features intensive vocabulary and grammatical study designed to prepare the student for College or University. The class uses up-to-date materials and original practice tests to sharpen and improve reading and listening comprehension skills. Students study word roots, which enable them to rapidly increse their vocabulary and learn strategies to maximize their test taking potential.

  

Computerized Accounting Clerk Program

 

The primary objective of this program is to equip students with the competent knowledge and skills necessary for employment as an entry-level computerized accounting specialist, such as account payable clerk, account receivable clerk, and bookkeeper. This program is designed for students with very little or no background in accounting. Students will learn accounting principles and the use of popular software that are widely used for accounting.

 
Program Changes
A student must submit a written request to the Director in order to change request is approved by the Director and adjustment in tuition and fee are made, the student may begin his or her new program on the prescribed date.

   

Repetition of Course
Students may repeat courses to raise grade point average only if they received C- or below. Whenever a course is repeated for credit, the highest grade earned will be the official grade and the lower grade will be removed from the student's records. There will be no additional tuition charge for repeating the course.

   
 Grading System
Grade Standard Percentage Points
A  Excellent 90-100 4.0
B  Very Good 80-89 3.0
C  Average 70-79 2.0
D  Below Average 60-69 1.0
F  Failure Below 60 0.0
I  Incomplete 0.0
W  Withdrawal 0.0
P  Passed Course Challenge Exm. 0.0

       

 

  

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program

 

West Orange College's English as a Second Language (ESL) programs are designed for students whose primary language is not English. WOC's ESL programs are divided into three levels: Beginning ESL, Intermediate ESL, and Advanced ESL Programs. Depending on the results of the students' initial English comprehension assessment test, each student is placed in the appropriate program.

 

Evaluation and Grading Policy

 

Students' performance is evaluated on the basis of (a) subject knowledge, (b) quality of work, (c) speed and accuracy, (d) work habits, and (e) attendance.

 

Admission Requirements

 

The minimum requirement for admission to West Orange College's educational program as a regular student are as follow:

  1. Possession of a high school diploma or the equivalent (e.g., GED)

  2. At least 18 year of age

  3. Pass the institution-administrated entrance and aptitude test, verifying that the student has the ability and aptitude to complete the training.

Special Student


West Orange College also admits a limited number of students, who do not have a high school diploma or unable to summit a document verifying high school education (or its equivalent), provided that the applicant is 18 years of age or older at the time of admission and pass the nationally-recognized "Ability to Benefit" test. Final determination for admission will be based on the test results, prior education, work experience, motivation, and placement potential. Each applicant will be assessed on an individual basis for final determination. A copy of the test scores for "Ability to Benefit" test will be retained in the student's file.

 

Students, accepted under the Ability to Benefit" category, are admitted on a provisional basis. They will be removed from the provisional status after completion of three courses with a passing grade of "C" (or 2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher. Those who fail to meet the minimum grade point average will be placed on academic probation.