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 diploma can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success. (CTE-Y D25370P1)
Diploma
D25370 REVISED
NC CIP: 52.0204
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2014
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 130 | Comprehensive Keyboarding REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 181 | Intro to Office Systems REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | English Option | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers REVISED REQUISITE | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Basic PC Literacy REVISED REQUISITE | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Total: | 11 | 6 | 0 | 14 | |
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 REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 137 | Office Software Applicat REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 164 | Text Editing Applications REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 11 | 8 | 0 | 15 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 184 | Records Management REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 286 | Professional Development REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | OA Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 5 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
Total Credit Hours: 38
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 Option – Select one: COM 110, COM 120, COM 231, ENG 115
OA Elective – Select 3 credit hours: BUS 110, BUS 125, BUS 137, BUS 153, BUS 253, OST 138, OST 188, WBL 111
D25370 REVISED