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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

D25370
NC CIP: 52.0204
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2012

Fall Semester

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

Spring Semester

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

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
OST 162 Executive Terminology 3 0 0 3
OST 184 Records Management 2 2 0 3
OST 286 Professional Development 3 0 0 3
  Total: 8 2 0 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
D25370