Office Administration, A.S.

(63 credit hours - A.S. Degree)

The Associate in Science degree in Office Administration prepares students for employment in the traditional and automated office environments. Modern office practices, communications, and technical skills are developed using the most up-to-date information and electronic office equipment. Essential human relations skills are also emphasized in this comprehensive program.

To be officially considered for this program, students must:

• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• take a placement exam as prescribed by State Board of Education Rules, and
• successfully complete any necessary preparatory classes and 16 hours of classes designated as core courses (CO).

All students are required to construct their class schedules with the assistance of an advisor. All core (CO) courses must have a C or better.

The following is a suggested sequence of required courses:

Office Administration A.S. Total 63 Credit Hours

Program Notes:

Students:

• may exempt College Reading, Keyboarding 1 or other courses if sufficient skills are demonstrated or if the program chairperson agrees to a course substitution. A student who exempts one or more classes must take other suitable electives, and
• if deficient in English, reading, or math will be required to enroll in preparatory courses which do not count toward the college degree.

Recommended electives are:

• ACG 2071 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3 credits
• APA 2144 - Introduction to QuickBooks 3 credits
• BUL 2241 - Business Law I 3 credits
• CGS 1103 - Project Management
• ECO 2013 - Macroeconomics 3 credits
• FIN 2104 - Personal Finance 3 credits
• HIM 2282 - Basic Medical Coding 3 credits
• HIM 2283 - Advanced Medical Coding 3 credits
• HSC 2531 - Medical Terminology 3 credits
• OST 1384 - Introduction to Customer Service 3 credits
• SBM 2000 - Small Business Management 3 credits