Office Administration - Office Software (AAS) A25370S
The Office Administration - Office Software curriculum track prepares individuals for employment in entry level office positions. Emphasis will include office software such as spreadsheets, databases and a variety of Microsoft applications to equip students for the demands of the computerized office in today's competitive and innovative business market.
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.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
Major Electives: Select 9 hours
Total Major Hours: 49
General Education Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
Communications:
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics:
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | (MAT 121 or higher) | | | |
Total General Education Hours: 16
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 130 | Comprehensive Keyboarding |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 164 | Office Editing |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 184 | Records Management |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
13
|
6
| 16 |
Spring Semester
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | (MAT 121 or higher) | | | |
| OST 134 | Text Entry & Formatting |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 136 | Word Processing |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
8
|
8
| 12 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACC 120 | Prin of Financial Acct |
3
|
2
| 4 |
| COM 120 | Intro Interpersonal Com |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CTS 130 | Spreadsheet |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| DBA 110 | Database Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| OST 181 | Office Procedures |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 233 | Office Publications Design |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
17
|
11
| 22 |
Spring Semester
| OST 286 | Professional Development |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 289 | Office Admin Capstone |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-3
|
0-20
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-3
|
0-20
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-3
|
0-20
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
5-14
|
2-62
| 15 |
* See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
|