Tuesday – April 24, 2018
Associate in Applied Science Degree
School of Business
Oak Creek Campus
Program Code: 10-106-6.AA
For Information: 414-571-4500
Overview — This Accelerated program allows you to earn your Administrative Professional associate degree in as few as 16 months. Classes are offered one evening each week, year-round. To earn the A.A.S. degree, General Studies courses must be completed in addition to the Accelerated schedule of Technical Studies courses.
The core responsibilities for administrative assistants include performing and coordinating an office’s administrative activities and storing, retrieving and integrating information. As reliance on technology continues to expand in offices, administrative assistants also are expected to provide training and orientation for new staff, conduct online research, and operate and troubleshoot office technologies.
The Administrative Professional degree is also available in a nonaccelerated format.
Dual Degree Option — You can take extra courses to earn the Legal Administrative Professional — Accelerated degree. See your program advisor for details.
Added Career Value — Earn the Office Technology Assistant technical diploma on your way to completing this associate degree. Courses marked with a ^ symbol in the list of courses below are needed for the diploma program.
Career Outlook — Administrative professionals will have among the largest number of job openings due to growth and the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or retire. Opportunities are best for those having extensive knowledge of computer software applications.
Program Learning Outcomes — Employers will expect graduates to:
- Demonstrate effective office/business communication
- Apply technology skills to business and administrative tasks
- Perform routine administrative office procedures
- Manage administrative projects
- Maintain business relationships
- Model professionalism in the office/business environment
- Key at a rate of 55 wpm with 95% accuracy
Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to this Accelerated program:
- A high school diploma or GED
- Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment
- Two years of work experience (full-time or part-time)
Possible Careers:
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Secretary
Administrative Support
Information Manager
Information Specialist
Related Programs:
Legal Administrative Professional - Accelerated
Office Technology Assistant
Start Dates: August/January
This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Curriculum effective 2013-14.
TECHNICAL STUDIES |
Credits |
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(S) is summer session.
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(1) |
OFTECH-101 |
Windows 7 and Word 2010 Keyboarding Shortcuts ^ |
3 |
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(1) |
OFTECH-103 |
Keyboard and Keypad ^ |
1 |
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OFTECH-122 |
Business English Essentials ^ |
3 |
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(1) | OFTECH-136 | Keyboarding Skill Development 1 ‡ ^ |
1 |
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(2) | OFTECH-102 | Office Technologies ‡ ^ |
3 |
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(2) | OFTECH-119 | Information Management ^ |
3 |
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OFTECH-133 |
Business Document Production 1 ‡ ^ |
3 |
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(2) |
OFTECH-146 |
Keyboarding Skill Development 2 ‡ |
1 |
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(S) |
ACCTG-102 |
Basic Office Accounting ^ |
3 |
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OFTECH-137 |
Business Document Production 2 ‡ |
3 |
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(3) |
OFTECH-123 |
Machine Transcription: Business Proofreading/Editing Administration ‡ |
3 |
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(3) |
OFTECH-165 |
Administrative Office Procedures 1 ‡ ^ |
3 |
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OFTECH-184 |
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint ‡ ^ |
3 |
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(4) |
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OFTECH-185 |
MS Office - Intermediate ‡ |
3 |
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(4) |
OFTECH-196 |
Administrative Professional Internship ‡ |
1 |
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(4) | RBUS-180 | Business Career Planning ^ |
1 |
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(4) | RBUS-111 | Business Communications ‡ |
3 |
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(4) | RBUS-102 | Mathematics of Business |
3 |
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GENERAL STUDIES |
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ECON-195 |
Economics |
3 |
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OR Any 200-series ECON course |
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ENG-151 and |
Communication Skills 1 ‡ |
3 |
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ENG-152 |
Communication Skills 2 ‡ |
3 |
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OR ENG-201 and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course |
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NATSCI-167 |
Science of Technology |
3 |
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NATSCI-169 |
Energy in Nature, Technology and Society |
3 |
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OR Any 200-series NATSCI course |
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PSYCH-199 |
Psychology of Human Relations |
3 |
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OR Any 200-series PSYCH course |
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SOCSCI-197 |
Contemporary American Society |
3 |
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OR Any 200-series SOCSCI or HIST course |
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RBUS-141 |
Legal Terminology and Court Structure |
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OFTECH-124 |
Medical Office Terminology 1 |
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OFTECH-156 |
Keyboarding Skill Development 3 ‡ |
TOTAL CREDITS: 68
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ These courses are required for the related Office Technology Assistant diploma program.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.
For course descriptions, class times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.
Page updated July 2013.
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