ADMIN OFFICE, MEDICAL (ONLINE) 5593

Automation has changed the nature of the office environment and increased the demand for administrative assistants who are adaptable and versatile in the new office technologies. People with certifications and specialties are the front-runners for the better-paying jobs.

At VU you can specialize in one of four areas:

ADMINISTRATIVE CORE 5591 Intro to Computer Concepts or Web Page Design Accounting Software Applications Principles of Accounting I Legal Environment of Business Machine Transcription	GENERAL CORE 5590 Intro to Computer Concepts or Web Page Design Basic College Accounting Intro to Business Payroll Accounting Machine Transcription
LEGAL CORE 5592 Basic College Accounting Civil Procedures Legal Environment of Business Machine Transcription Legal Transcription	MEDICAL CORE 5593 Basic College Accounting Medical Terminology Medical Transcription Medical Insurance Billing Advanced Medical Insurance Billing

The curriculum contains many of the educational requirements set forth by the Professional Secretaries International for the Certified Professional Secretarial (CPS) Examination. Students will also have the opportunity to take the Microsoft Application Specialist exam.

LEARN BY DOING
Many students seek internships in offices while being full-time students. Such experience sets you ahead of your competition upon graduation.

Suggested Curriculum

Semester I
English Composition I
Business Mathematics
Keyboarding I or II
Word Processing
Medical Terminology
Lifetime Fitness/Wellness or
Concepts in Wellness and
First Aid

Semester II
Basic College Accounting
Business English
Keyboarding or
Adv Communication Tools
Records Management
Medical Transcription
Interpersonal Communications
Lab Science Elective

Semester III
Adv Communication Tools
Medical Insurance Billing
Presentation Software
Spreadsheets
Databases
General Psychology

Semester IV
Adv Medical
Insurance Billing
Office Management (R/W/S)
Integrated Business Software
Professional Business Image
Office Professional Seminar
Social Science Elective

Contact Information

For more information, please contact Kathy Evans
kevans@vinu.edu
812.888.4369 or 812.888.5965

Revised 09.2010

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Male student passes away at an off-campus residence
VU musicians perform in Indiana Intercollegiate Honor Band
VU Accounting students to prepare tax returns

Male student passes away at an off-campus residence

VINCENNES, Ind.—A Vincennes University student died at an off-campus home, according to the Vincennes City Police Department.

City emergency responders were called to 612 Perry Street at 9:03 a.m. today about an unconscious male, William A. Torrance, 18, Bargersville. City police are investigating.

Torrance was a freshman majoring in Welding Technology. He was a resident of Vigo Residence Hall.

The VU Counseling Center is making its services available to the campus community.

VU President Dick Helton expressed sympathy for the family on behalf of the campus community. “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of William Torrance. The loss of any student is tragic. The VU community sends its sympathy to William’s family and friends.”

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DUANE CHATTIN, Director of Public Information
812-888-4164 (office), 812-887-6397 (cell)
dchattin@vinu.edu

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY
Department of University Relations
1002 N First St
Vincennes IN 47591
www.vinu.edu

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VU musicians perform in Indiana Intercollegiate Honor Band

February 9, 2012

VINCENNES, Ind. - Four Vincennes University students participated in the
2012 Indiana Intercollegiate Honor Band on Jan. 19 and 20 in Fort Wayne.
It was part of the Indiana Music Educators Association (IMEA) State
Convention.

VU participants included Courtney Gokey, flute, a Music Fine Arts major and
2011 graduate of Loogootee H.S.; Matt Moody, trombone, a Music Education
major and 2007 graduate of Highland H.S. in Anderson; Ethan Myres,
trombone, a Music Education major and 2011 graduate of Boonville H.S.; and
Caleb Willis, alto saxophone, a Computer/Software Support Specialist major
and 2011 graduate of Hagerstown H.S.

Students from colleges and universities across Indiana were chosen to
represent their schools in this ensemble based on nominations submitted by
their college band director. The ensemble, under the direction of guest
conductor Allan McMurray, professor of music and director of bands at the
University of Colorado, rehearsed and then performed a concert for the
public Friday afternoon at the Embassy Theatre in downtown Ft. Wayne.

In addition to VU, students came from a number of other universities:
Anderson, Ball State, Butler, DePauw, Indiana-Purdue at Fort Wayne, Indiana
State, Indiana Wesleyan, Manchester, Saint Joseph’s, Taylor, Evansville,
Indianapolis, and Valparaiso.

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VU Accounting students to prepare tax returns

January 25, 2012

VINCENNES, Ind. - Vincennes University students majoring in accounting will
be preparing tax returns for persons in the community and VU students. The
students, under the direction of Lisa Nash, assistant professor, are
certified by testing through the IRS.

This free service is part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program
sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service. Preparation ends March 1. The
service will also be offered on two Saturdays, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4.

Students prepare 1040EZ, 1040A, 1040 with schedules A, B, C-EZ, D, child
and dependent care credit, and education credits. The returns are filed
electronically with direct deposit available if desired.

Nash says that this is a good experience for students and enables them to
feel more comfortable dealing with clients, engaging in conversation,
performing as a professional, as well as a tax preparation experience.

Appointments are required. To schedule, or for more information, call
2-1-1 or Generations at 812-888-4279.