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Office Administration

Curriculum Description

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.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Diploma

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Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2011

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers NEW PREREQ	2	2	0	3
ENG 111	Expository Writing	3	0	0	3
OST 130	Comprehensive Keyboarding	2	2	0	3
OST 137	Office Software Applicat	2	2	0	3
Select one:
___ ___	English Option	3	0	0	3
	OR
___ ___	Social/Behavioral Science Elective	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	12	6	0	15

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
CTS 130	Spreadsheet	2	2	3
OST 134	Text Entry & Formatting	2	2	3
OST 136	Word Processing	2	2	3
OST 164	Text Editing Applications	3	0	3
OST 181	Intro to Office Systems	2	2	3
	Total:	11	8	15

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
OST 162	Executive Terminology	3	0	3
OST 184	Records Management	2	2	3
OST 286	Professional Development	3	0	3
	Total:	8	2	9

Total Credit Hours: 39

Additional Information

Several OA courses are sequential or are offered only once a year. Students should consult their academic advisor to create a course plan if they enter the program in the spring or summer, require any developmental courses, or are not able to follow the plan above. All courses in this diploma apply toward the Office Administration A.A.S. degree.

English or Social/Behavioral Science Elective – Select one: COM 110, COM 120, COM 231, ENG 115, PSY 118, PSY 150, SOC 225, ECO 251 or GEO 112

*General Education Courses*
Written Communication:	COM 110, COM 120, ENG 111
Oral Communication:	COM 231, ENG 115
Behavioral and Social Science:	ECO 251, GEO 112, PSY 118 PSY 150, SOC 225
Technology:	CIS 110

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