Office Administrative Services (AAS)

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Associate of Applied Science · Program Code: 277 · Credit Hours: 60 · Contact Hours: 60-61

Associate Dean: Pam Miller

This program prepares the student to be an administrative assistant. Students will gain a strong foundation in developing and transmitting communication through the use of document processing and electronic record keeping, problem solving and human relations. Opportunities for office administration include but are not limited to banking, communications, education, entertainment, insurance, retailing, allied health, wholesaling, manufacturing, real estate, travel and transportation.

OAS Medical Office Emphasis (AAS)

Associate of Applied Science · Program Code 270

For a degree with a medial office emphasis may be earned by substituting:

OAS 116 - Medical Terminology (3 credit hours) for B 161
OAS 117 - Medical Transcription (3 credit hours) for B 111 or B 211
OAS 216 - Medical Insurance Billing (3 credit hours) or OAS 220 and OAS 221 for all requirements.

General Education Requirements: 6 Credit Hours

General Education Electives: Choose 6 Credit Hours

Note:

*May be satisfied with AH 130 .

Program Requirements: 40-41 Credit Hours

Note:

** OAS 122 has a prerequisite of OAS 121 or equivalent.

Additional Requirements: Choose 5-8 Credit Hours

Suggested Sequence for Full-Time Students:

Semester I (Fall)

Semester II (Winter)

ENG 112 - English Composition II (3 credit hours)
OAS 101 - Customer Service (1 credit hour)
OAS 223 - Document Processing II (3 credit hours)
OAS 241 - Administrative Procedures (3 credit hours)
OAS 252 - Microsoft Office For Windows (3 credit hours)
1 Additional Requirements (Medical option: OAS 216 or OAS 220 and OAS 221 )

Semester III (Fall)

Semester IV (Winter)

CAP 125 - Microsoft Excel I (Office 2003) (3 credit hours)
2 General Education Requirements
1 Additional Requirements