Business, Hospitality, and Information Technology - 22SM - Administrative Professional
Program Overview
Catalog Description
The Administrative Professional degree provides a blend of office automation skills including word processing and related computer applications leading to administrative professional positions in an office environment. In addition, students establish essential skills in business communication and general business skills and practices. To complete an AAS, students must meet the General Requirements for the degree. All course prerequisites must be met.
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Recommended Plan of Study
First Semester | 14 Credits | |
COURSE | TITLE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
course ^ | College Success Seminar | 2 |
Computer Basics/Software Applications | 3 | |
Comprehensive Word Processing using Microsoft Word | 3 | |
Comprehensive Spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel | 3 | |
Applied Mathematics I | 3 | |
Second Semester | 17 Credits | |
COURSE | TITLE | HOURS |
Outlook | 3 | |
Advanced Word Processing using Microsoft Word | 3 | |
Advanced Spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel | 3 | |
Elective (See concentration list below) | 3 | |
Accounting in Business | 2 | |
English Composition I | 3 | |
Third Semester | 15 Credits | |
COURSE | TITLE | HOURS |
Administrative Office Procedures | 3 | |
Presentation Software using Microsoft PowerPoint | 3 | |
Elective (see concentration list below) | 3 | |
Introduction to Business | 3 | |
Fundamentals of Speech or | ||
Interviewing Practices | 3 | |
Fourth Semester | 15 Credits | |
COURSE | TITLE | HOURS |
Business Communication | 3 | |
Integrated Office Projects | 3 | |
Project Management | 3 | |
Introduction to Psychology or | ||
Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 | |
Critical Thinking or | 3 | |
Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree | 61 | |
Degree Elective Options (Please select one concentration and take both classes listed to fulfill the electives above.) | ||
Concentration 1 | ||
COURSE | TITLE | HOURS |
Social Media Marketing | 3 | |
Principles of Marketing | 3 | |
Concentration 2 | ||
Introduction to Legal Studies | 3 | |
Business Law I | 3 | |
Concentration 3 | ||
Operating Systems for A+ Certificate | 3 | |
Windows Operating System | 3 | |
Concentration 4 | ||
Modern Windows Desktop Management | 3 | |
PC Hardware Fundamentals | 3 | |
^ CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.
For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact your Academic Success Advisor or the Business and Social Sciences Division at (847) 543-2047.