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ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY


Associate in Applied Science Degree

Purpose: This curriculum is designed for persons who seek employment in the field of administrative support technology, for those who are presently in that field and who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment their abilities in other fields with knowledge and skills regarding office technology. Occupational objectives include: administrative support professionals and office administration and management specialists.

Recommended Preparation: The student should possess a proficiency in high school English and a strong background in basic arithmetic operations.

                                                              Credits
First Year                                           1st Semester   2nd Semester
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     AST  101 Keyboarding I ...........................    3               
     AST  119 Shorthand I or                                               
          AST  123 Speedwriting I or                                       
 (1)      business elec. ..............................    3               
     BUS  100 Introduction to Business ................    3               
     ENG  111 College Composition I ...................    3               
     IST  100 Intro. to Information Systems ...........    3               
     STD  Elective ....................................    1               

     AST  102 Keyboarding II ..........................                   3
     AST  107 Editing/Proofreading Skills .............                   3
     AST  141 Word Processing 1 .......................                   3
     AST  232 Microcomputer Office Applications or                         
          AST  236 Specialized Software Applications ..                   3
     MTH  120 Introduction to Mathematics .............                   3
     SPD  110 Intro. to Speech Communication ..........                   3
                                                       _________________________
                              Total Credits               16             18

(1) Business electives may be selected from ACC, BUS, IST, or AST prefixes.

In order to qualify for this degree, students must complete one of the two specializations.


Administrative Support Professional Specialization

Purpose: This specialization is designed to prepare students for full-time employment or advancement in present employment in the electronic office of today. Students will specialize in microcomputer skills used in office technology and information processing.

                                                              Credits
Second Year                                          1st Semester   2nd Semester
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     ACC  211 Principles of Accounting I ..............    3               
     AST  142 Word Processing II ......................    3               
     AST  205 Business Communications .................    3               
     AST  243 Office Administration I .................    3               
     ECO  120 Survey of Economics .....................    3               
 (2) PED  116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness .............    1               

     AST  234 Records and Database Management .........                   3
     AST  244 Office Administration II ................                   3
     AST  257 Word Processing Desktop Publishing ......                   3
     AST  Elective ....................................                   3
 (2) PED/RPK ..........................................                   1
 (3) ___  Social science elective .....................                   3
                                                       _________________________
                              Total Credits               16             16

Total minimum credits for the Office Systems Technology major/Administrative Support Professional specialization (A.A.S. degree) = 66.

(2) The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK 205, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.

(3) Social science courses may be selected from the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology).


Office Administration and Management Specialization

Purpose: This specialization is designed for persons who seek employment in the administration and supervision of business offices. Preparation for selecting, interviewing, hiring, training, and managing of office, secretarial, and clerical personnel. For those individuals currently employed in secretarial and clerical fields, the degree provides an opportunity to upgrade their skills and enhance their careers by enabling them to enter into administrative/management areas.

                                                              Credits
Second Year                                          1st Semester   2nd Semester
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     ACC  211 Principles of Accounting I ..............    3               
     AST  234 Records & Database Management ...........    3               
     AST  243 Office Administration I .................    3               
     BUS  125 Applied Business Mathematics ............    3               
     ECO  120 Survey of Economics .....................    3               
 (2) PED  116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness .............    1               

     ACC  212 Principles of Accounting II .............                   3
     AST  244 Office Administration II ................                   3
     BUS  205 Human Resource Management ...............                   3
     BUS  241 Business Law I ..........................                   3
 (2) PED/RPK ..........................................                   1
 (3) ___  Social science elective .....................                   3
                                                       _________________________
                              Total Credits               16             16

Total minimum credits for the Office Systems Technology major/Office Administration and Management specialization (A.A.S. degree) = 66.

(2) The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK 205, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.

(3) Social science courses may be selected from the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology).


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