Overview
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.
What you'll learn
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.
Vendor Certifications: Course work in this degree program will prepare students to take the following certification exams: IC3 Digital Literacy Certification, Microsoft Office Specialist Certification – Word, Excel, Access
Career Opportunities
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.
Major Core Courses
- CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
- BUS 137 Principles of Management
- OST 136 Word Processing
- OST 164 Office Editing
- OST 289 Administrative Office Management
Required Major Courses
Other Major Courses
- ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting
- BUS 260 Business Communication
- CTS 115 Info Sys Business Concepts
- OST 122 Office Computations
- OST 132 Keyboard Skill Building
- OST 134 Text Entry & Formatting
- OST 138 Office Applications II
- OST 233 Office Publications Design
- OST 286 Professional Development
- WBL 111 Work Based Learning I
General Education Courses
- COM Elective
- ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry
- HUM/FA Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
- MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy or MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra
- SOC/BEH Elective
Other Required Courses
- ACA 122 University Transfer Success
HUM/FA Elective (Select 1 course)
ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, DRA 111, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 233, ENG 241, ENG 242, ENG 261, ENG 262, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 130, HUM 150, HUM 160, HUM 180, HUM 211, HUM 212, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, PHI 220, PHI 230, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 211, REL 212
SOC/BEH Elective (Select 1 course)
ANT 210, ANT 220, ECO 251, ECO 252, GEO 111, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 121, HIS 122, HIS 131, HIS 132, POL 110, POL 120, POL 220, PSY 150, PSY 239, PSY 241,PSY 281, SOC 210, SOC 213, SOC 220, SOC 240
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION: OFFICE DOCUMENT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE – C25370AAÂ