Administrative Assistant, Office Option, Business Office Technology, A.S. Degree
Program Design
The Administrative Assistant, Office Option, Business Office Technology associate degree provides students with the skills necessary to excel in the office environment. Students become proficient in keyboarding, word processing, office communications skills, integrated office systems and office procedures. Students are encouraged to develop individual areas of interest through elective courses and through part-time and summer employment.
Administrative assistants use technology to originate, access, manage and manipulate information. In addition, they function independently in initiating office communications, accessing and tracking records and information, and problem solving the various details of the day-to-day office operations. As members of management teams, they are able to assume responsibility and work independently to exercise initiative and judgment and to adapt to new concepts and products.
Curriculum
Students may enroll in this program full- or part-time.
Business Office Technology Requirements |
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| BOT* 122 | Writing Procedures | 3 |
| BOT* 111 | Keyboarding for Info Pro I | 3 |
| CSA* 115 | Windows | 2 |
| Gen Ed | ENG* 101: Composition | 3 |
| Gen Ed | PSY* 247: Industrial & Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Gen Ed | MAT* 109: Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| Subtotal: 17 | ||
| BOT* 112 | Keyboarding for Info Pro II | 3 |
| BOT* 137 | Word Processing Applications | 3 |
| BOT* 164 ACC* 115 |
Office Accounting or Financial Accounting |
3-4 |
| BOT* 240 | Machine Transcription | 3 |
| BOT* 114 ^ | Skillbuilding I | 1 |
| Gen Ed | ENG* 200: Advanced Composition or COM* 173: Public Speaking |
3 |
| Subtotal: 16-17 | ||
| BOT* 115 ^ | Skillbuilding II | 1 |
| BOT* 230 | Microsoft Office Suite Applications | 3 |
| BOT* 251 | Administrative Procedures | 3 |
| BOT* 231 | Advanced Microsoft Office | 3 |
| GEO* 204 GEO* 101 |
Geography and Tourism Development or Introduction to Geography |
3 |
| Gen Ed | Mode 5 | 3-4 |
| Subtotal: 16-17 | ||
| BBG* 231 BMG* 204 |
Business Law I or Managerial Communications |
3 |
| ENG* 202 ENG* 203/BOT* 139 |
Technical Writing or Grammar, Usage and Style |
3 |
| BOT* 219 | Integrated Office | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Mode 1 | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Mode 3 | 3 |
| Subtotal: 15 | ||
| Total Credits Required: 64-66 | ||
In addition, the graduate will complete comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Component.
Note: Students may elect to substitute BOT* 296 Cooperative Education/Work Experience for any equivalent BOT credit course with prior departmental approval.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all Administrative Assistant, Office--BOT degree program requirements, graduates will1. Read, understand, and prepare standard types of business communications.
2. Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal, human relations skills.
3. Use appropriate business office procedures.
4. Understand and perform office accounting tasks.
5. Possess appropriate skills in the following software: operating system, word processing, electronic spreadsheet, database management, integrating office applications, and presentation graphics.
6. Demonstrate speed and accuracy in keyboarding skills.
In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Component.
Source: 2007-2008 Course Catalog
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