Office Administration, A.A.S. (A25370)

Courses required to meet graduation requirements in this curriculum are offered during daytime hours and via the Internet. The Associate in Applied Science degree is awarded graduates of this curriculum.

The Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as administrative office personnel who use skills in the areas of office management, office finance, legal office, virtual office, customer service, and office software.

Course work includes computer applications, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office tasks and procedures, records management, and other topics depending on the subject area selected within this curriculum.

Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of office positions in business, government, and industry. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for industry recognized certification exams.

General Education Courses:

English/Communications:

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credit Hours: 3
OR
ENG 113 - Literature-Based Research Credit Hours: 3
OR
ENG 114 - Prof Research & Reporting Credit Hours: 3

Natural Sciences/Mathematics:

MAT 110 - Mathematical Measurement and Literacy Credit Hours: 3
OR
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Credit Hours: 3

Humanities/Fine Arts:

Elective Credit Hours: 3

Social/Behavioral Sciences:

Elective Credit Hours: 3

Major Courses:

ACC 120 - Prin of Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 4
ACC 150 - Acct Software Appl Credit Hours: 2
BUS 240 - Business Ethics Credit Hours: 3
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
CTS 125 - Presentation Graphics Credit Hours: 3
CTS 130 - Spreadsheet Credit Hours: 3
MKT 223 - Customer Service Credit Hours: 3
OST 131 - Keyboarding Credit Hours: 2
OST 132 - Keyboard Skill Building Credit Hours: 2
OST 136 - Word Processing Credit Hours: 3
OST 164 - Office Editing Credit Hours: 3
OST 171 - Intro. to Virtual Office Credit Hours: 3
OST 181 - Intro to Office Systems Credit Hours: 3
OST 184 - Records Management Credit Hours: 3
OST 233 - Office Publications Design Credit Hours: 3
OST 271 - Office Web Technologies Credit Hours: 3
OST 286 - Professional Development Credit Hours: 3

Work-Based Learning Option:

Qualified students may elect to take 3 credit hours of Work-Based Learning Courses in place of BUS 240 .

Total Credit Hours Required: 64

Developmental Course Requirements:

Developmental coursework (including all prerequisites) will be required of students whose placement test scores indicate a need for greater proficiency in the areas of reading, English, mathematics, and computers. Please refer to the Course Descriptions section for prerequisite course information.