Office Administration, AAS

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The Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for positions in administrative support careers. It equips office professionals to respond to the demands of a dynamic computerized workplace.

Students will complete courses designed to develop proficiency in the use of integrated software, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office duties and systems, and other support topics. Emphasis is placed on non-technical as well as technical skills.

Graduates should qualify for employment in a variety of positions in business, government, and industry. Job classifications range from entry-level to supervisor to middle management.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Office Administration program, the graduate should be able to:

Apply knowledge of various software packages to a variety of work settings
Communicate orally and in writing with customers and other office personnel
Manage office records both electronically and manually
Apply office knowledge to produce professional documents
Use collaboration and communication skills to work effectively and to achieve team goals

This degree can be completed in a traditional or completely online format. Students must successfully complete ACA 112 Intro to Distance Learning , as an entrance requirement for the completely online option. For more information about eDegree programs, please visit the eDegree website. http://edegree.gtcc.edu

Fall Semester I

ACA 112 Intro to Distance Learning Credits: 1
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
OST 131 Keyboarding Credits: 2
OST 136 Word Processing Credits: 3
OST 164 Text Editing Applications Credits: 3

Total Credits: 12

Spring Semester I

OST 137 Office Software Applications Credits: 3
OST 165 Adv. Text Editing Applications Credits: 3
OST 233 Office Publications Design Credits: 3
OST 236 Adv Word/ Information Pro Credits: 3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective: 3 ¹

Total Credits: 15

Summer Semester I

BUS 115 Business Law I Credits: 3
OST 138 Advanced Software Applications Credits: 3
OST 153 Office Finance Solutions Credits: 2

Total Credits: 8

Fall Semester II

BUS 125 Personal Finance Credits: 3
BUS 151 People Skills Credits: 3 or
BUS 240 Business Ethics Credits: 3
OST 184 Records Management Credits: 3
OST 284 Emerging Technologies Credits: 2
Communications Elective Credits: 3 ²

Total Credits: 14

Spring Semester II

OST 181 Introduction to Office Systems Credits: 3
OST 286 Professional Development Credits: 3
OST 289 Administrative Office Management Credits: 3
WBL 111 Work-Based Learning I Credits: 1
Math Elective Credits: 3 ⁴
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3 ³

Total Credits: 16

Total credit hours required for degree: 65

Electives

Note:

Courses in this program prepare the student for the Microsoft Office User Specialist Exams. Students will be required to purchase a voucher for these exams as part of the required course materials for each course in the program. Individual exams will be administered at the end of each of the individual courses. When a voucher is required for a particular course, it will be identified on the syllabus and in prominent locations such as the Moodle site and GTCC Bookstore.