The Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as administrative office personnel who use skills in the areas of office management, office finance, legal office, virtual office, customer service, and office software. The Office Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeping track emphasizes skills in accounts payable, receivable, payroll, accounting software (usually QuickBooks®), and general accounting assistant duties.
Coursework includes computer applications, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office tasks and procedures, records management, and other topics depending on the subject area selected within this curriculum. Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of office positions in business, government, and industry. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for industry recognized certification exams.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate industry standards for a 10-key numeric keypad by touch, by keying 1200 keystrokes speed per hour (ksph).
- Utilize technology to efficiently carry out administrative tasks essential for daily operations in an office setting, ensuring streamlined processes and improved productivity.
- Create precise and error-free business documents, ensuring clarity and professionalism in communication.
- Operate in accordance with established professional and ethical standards, contributing to a workplace culture that values ethical behavior and professionalism.
- Demonstrate professional skills, behaviors, and conduct that align with industry expectations.
A.A.S. in Office Administration – Office Assistant/Bookkeeping (A25370)
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Program of Study
Fall Semester | |||
| ACA-111 | College Student Success OR | 1 | |
| ACA-122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1 | |
| OST-122 | Office Computations | 3 | |
| OST-131 | Keyboarding | 2 | |
| OST-136 | Word Processing | 3 | |
| OST-137 | Office Applications I | 3 | |
| OST-164 | Office Editing | 3 | |
Spring Semester | |||
| ACC-120 | Principles of financial Accounting | 4 | |
| OST-134 | Text Entry and Formatting | 3 | |
| OST-138 | Office Applications II | 3 | |
| OST-236 | Advanced Word Processing | 3 | |
| WBL-110 | World of Work | 1 | |
Summer Semester | |||
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | ||
Fall Semester | |||
| OST-286 | Professional Development | 3 | |
| WBL-111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1 | |
| **English/Communication Elective | 3 | ||
| **Math Elective | 3/4 | ||
| Major Elective | 3 | ||
Spring Semester | |||
| ACC-150 | Accounting Software Applications | 2 | |
| BUS-137 | Principles of Management | 3 | |
| OST-233 | Office Publications | 3 | |
| OST-284 | Emerging Technologies | 2 | |
| OST-289 | Office Admin Capstone | 3 | |
| Major Elective | 3 | ||
Elective Options | |||
**Math Elective | |||
| Select one course from the following: | |||
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 | |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 | |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 | |
**English/Communication Elective | |||
| Select one course from the following: | |||
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 | |
**Social/Behavioral Science Elective | |||
| Select one course from the following: | |||
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I | 3 | |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | |
| HIS 121 | Western Civilization I | 3 | |
| HIS 122 | Western Civilization II | 3 | |
| HIS 131 | American History I | 3 | |
| HIS 132 | American History II | 3 | |
| HIS 221 | African American History | 3 | |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 | |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| SOC 213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 | |
| SOC 225 | Social Diversity | 3 | |
**Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | |||
| Select one course from the following: | |||
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | |
| ART 113 | Art Methods and Materials | 3 | |
| ENG 131 | Introduction to Literature | 3 | |
| ENG 231 | American Literature I | 3 | |
| ENG 232 | American Literature II | 3 | |
| ENG 241 | British Literature I | 3 | |
| ENG 242 | British Literature II | 3 | |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | |
| MUS 111 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 | |
| MUS 112 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 | |
| PHI 210 | History of Philosophy | 3 | |
| PHI 215 | Philosophical Issues | 3 | |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | |
**Major Elective | |||
| Select six SHC from the following: | |||
| BUS 115 | Business Law I | 3 | |
| BUS 151 | People Skills | 3 | |
| BUS 260 | Business Communication | 3 | |
| OST 141 | Med Office Terms I | 3 | |
| OST 142 | Med Office Terms II | 3 | |
| OST 148 | Med Ins and Billing | 3 | |
| OST 149 | Medical Legal Issues | 3 | |
- *This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.
- NOTE: Students are required to take ACA 111 in their first semester.
- NOTE: Courses previously completed in this program may be subject to review for readmitted students to ensure current proficiency based on changing technology needs and industry standards. The Curriculum Dean and program instructor(s) will determine if courses need to be repeated.
Administrative Assistant Certificate (C25370E)
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Office Administration Certificates (C25379E, C25370B, C25370F) Print Version
The Administrative Assistant certificate prepares individuals for basic skills necessary for entry-level employment, such as keyboarding, grammar, document formatting, paper and electronic filing, and office software applications. Upon completion of this certificate, students may use these skills to find entry-level employment and/or elect to continue their education by earning an Associate in Applied Science degree in Office Administration.
Program of Study
| OST-131 | Keyboarding | 2 |
| OST-134 | Text Entry and Formatting | 3 |
| OST-136 | Word Processing | 3 |
| OST-137 | Office Applications I | 3 |
| OST-164 | Office Editing | 3 |
Office Software Certificate (C25370B)
The Office Software certificate is designed to provide Microsoft® Office software skills to produce documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases. Upon completion of this certificate, students may use these skills to find entry-level employment and/or elect to continue their education by earning an Associated in Applied Science degree in Office Administration.
Program of Study
| OST-131 | Keyboarding | 2 |
| OST-136 | Word Processing | 3 |
| OST-137 | Office Applications I | 3 |
| OST-138 | Office Applications II | 3 |
| OST-236 | Advanced Word Processing | 3 |
Office Assistant/Bookkeeping Certificate (C25370F)
The Office Assistant/Bookkeeping certificate is designed for students who wish to specialize as accounting assistants or bookkeepers. Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to perform accounts payable, receivable, payroll, or general accounting assistant duties. They may find entry-level employment with these finance skills and/or elect to continue their education by earning an Associate in Applied Science degree in Office Administration and/or Accounting.
Program of Study
| ACC-120 | Principles of financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACC-150 | Accounting Software Applications | 2 |
| OST-122 | Office Computations | 3 |
| OST-137 | Office Applications I | 3 |
| OST-138 | Office Applications II | 3 |
