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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 the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

A25370 REVISED
NC CIP: 52.0204
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2016

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3	0	0	3
OST 130	Comprehensive Keyboarding	2	2	0	3
OST 181	Intro to Office Systems	2	2	0	3
___ ___	English Option	3	0	0	3
Select one:
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers REVISED 2016FA	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	OR
CIS 111	Basic PC Literacy	1	2	0	2
	Total:	11	6	0	14

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 137	Office Software Applicat	2	2	3
OST 164	Text Editing Applications	3	0	3
	Total:	11	8	15

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
OST 184	Records Management	2	2	3
OST 286	Professional Development	3	0	3
___ ___	OA Elective	**	**	3
	Total:	5	2	9

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
MKT 223	Customer Service	3	0	3
OST 153	Office Finance Solutions	1	2	2
OST 165	Adv Text Editing Apps	2	2	3
OST 284	Emerging Technologies	1	2	2
WBL 110	World of Work	1	0	1
___ ___	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	**	**	3
	Total:	8	6	14

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
OST 140	Internet Comm/Research	1	2	0	2
OST 289	Administrative Office Mgt	2	2	0	3
___ ___	Social/Behavioral Science Elective	3	0	0	3
Select one:
MAT 110	Mathematical Measurement and Literacy	2	2	0	3
	OR
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	11	8	0	15

Total Credit Hours: 67

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 – Select 3 credit hours: BUS 110, BUS 125, BUS 137, BUS 153, BUS 253, DBA 112, OST 138, OST 188, WBL 111

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

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

A25370 REVISED