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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.

Associate in Applied Science

A25370
NC CIP: 52.0204
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2012

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	2	2	3
ENG 111	Expository Writing	3	0	3
OST 130	Comprehensive Keyboarding NEW REQUISITE	2	2	3
OST 137	Office Software Applicat	2	2	3
___ ___	English Option	3	0	3
	Total:	12	6	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 NEW REQUISITE	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

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ACC 111	Financial Accounting	3	0	0	3
COE 110	World of Work	1	0	0	1
OST 140	Internet Comm/Research	1	2	0	2
OST 165	Adv Text Editing Apps	2	2	0	3
___ ___	OA Elective 1	**	**	0	3
Select one:
MAT 115	Mathematical Models	2	2	0	3
	OR
MAT 140	Survey of Mathematics	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
MAT 161	College Algebra	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	9	6	0	15

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
OST 135	Adv Text Entry & Format	3	2	0	4
___ ___	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	**	**	0	3
___ ___	OA Elective 2	**	**	**	1
___ ___	Social/Behavioral Science Elective	3	0	0	3
	Total:	6	2	0	11

Total Credit Hours: 65

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.

English – Select one: COM 110, COM 120, COM 231, or ENG 115

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 121, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 211 or REL 212

OA Elective 1 – Select 3 credit hours: ACC 121, BUS 115, BUS 151, BUS 153, BUS 230, DBA 112, MKT 223, OST 141, or OST 149

OA Elective 2 – Select 1 credit hour: ACC 150, BUS 110, BUS 125, BUS 137, BUS 225, BUS 240, COE 111, CTS 240, or OST 142

Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective – Select one: PSY 118, PSY 150, SOC 225, ECO 251 or GEO 112

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

*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
Humanities and Fine Arts:	ART 111, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 121, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 211, REL 212
Mathematics:	MAT 115, MAT 140, MAT 161
Technology:	CIS 110, CIS 111

A25370