Office Administration, AAS - CIP Code: 52.0204

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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:

Use various software to complete business tasks.
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
Use and manage office records accurately.
Demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative and ethical manner.

This degree can be completed in a traditional or completely online format. For more information about eDegree programs, please visit the eDegree website. http://edegree.gtcc.edu

Fall Semester I

ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3
OST 130 Comprehensive Keyboarding Credits: 3
OST 136 Word Processing Credits: 3
OST 137 Office Applications I Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Spring Semester I

OST 138 Office Applications II Credits: 3
OST 153 Office Finance Solutions Credits: 3
OST 164 Office Editing Credits: 3
OST 233 Office Publications Design Credits: 3
OST 236 Adv Word/ Information Pro Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Summer Semester I

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3 ³
Social/Behavioral Science Elective: 3 ¹

Total Credits: 6

Fall Semester II

CSV 110 Intro to Customer Service Credits: 3
OST 145 Social Media for Office Prof Credits: 3
OST 159 Office Ethics Credits: 3
OST 181 Office Procedures Credits: 3
OST 188 Issues in Office Admin Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Spring Semester II

BUS 153 Human Resource Management Credits: 3
OST 238 Office Applications III Credits: 3
OST 286 Professional Development Credits: 3
OST 289 Office Admin Capstone Credits: 3
Communication Elective Credits: 3 ²

Total Credits: 15

Total credit hours required for degree: 66

Electives

1. Social/Behavioral Science Electives

Choose one course from:

PSY 150 General Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

2. Communications Electives

Choose one course from:

COM 110 Introduction to Communication Credits: 3
COM 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
COM 231 Public Speaking Credits: 3

3. Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

HUM 110 Technology and Society Credits: 3
HUM 115 Critical Thinking Credits: 3

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 Canvas and the GTCC Bookstore.