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2016-2017 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2016-2017 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Administrative Professional Technology, A.A.S.*


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The Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.) in Administrative Professional Technology prepares individuals for employment in today’s dynamic workplace environment. Graduates will be equipped to adapt to the continual change that evolving technology demands.

*pending TBR approval.


Business Office Concentration: Administrative Professional Technology, A.A.S.*


The Business Office Concentration is a course of study designed to teach the skill set required of the administrative professional in today’s business office environment. Courses are designed to ensure expertise in current office procedures, software applications, editing and proofreading, critical thinking, office management and interpersonal skills. Career opportunities include receptionist, office manager, administrative assistant or executive assistant.

*pending TBR approval.

Summary of Required Hours

Fall Credit Hours
ADMN 1305 - Business English   3
ADMN 1309 - Records Management   3
GEN 1010 - First Year Seminar   3
ADMN 1302 - Keyboarding/Formatting I  or BUSN 1302 - Keyboarding with Word Processing   3
1Humanities   3
   
Spring  
ADMN 1308 - Office Procedures   3
ADMN 1313 - Spreadsheet Applications   3
ADMN 1322 - Presentation Applications   3
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I   3
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications   3
1Mathematics   3
   
Fall  
ADMN 1311 - Word Processing I   3
ADMN 1312 - Keyboarding/Formatting II   3
ADMN 2330 - Database Applications  or CITC 1303 - Database Concepts   3
ECON 2010 - Macroeconomics  or ECON 2020 - Microeconomics   3
SPCH 1010 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication   3
   
Spring  
ADMN 1304 - Transcription/Editing   3
ADMN 1310 - Business Communications  or BUSN 1310 - Business Communications   3
ADMN 2375 - Career Development and Planning   3
ADMN 2395 - APT Internship   3
2ADMN Elective 3
Total 63

1In consultation with academic advisor, students may select appropriate Humanities and Mathematics electives .

2In consultation with academic advisor, students may select appropriate Administrative Professional Technology elective.

 

Legal Office Concentration: Administrative Professional Technology, A.A.S.*


The Legal Office Concentration prepares individuals for employment as secretaries, office managers or administrative assistant in law enforcement offices, courts or legal offices. The program provides the opportunity for skill development in the areas of software applications, electronic and routine office procedures, records management, law office management, legal document processing, communications, legal terminology and transcription.

*pending TBR approval.

Summary of Required Hours

Fall Credit Hours
ADMN 1302 - Keyboarding/Formatting I  or BUSN 1302 - Keyboarding with Word Processing   3
ADMN 1305 - Business English   3
ADMN 1309 - Records Management   3
ADMN 2322 - Introduction to Basic Law   3
GEN 1010 - First Year Seminar   3
   
Spring  
ADMN 1308 - Office Procedures   3
ADMN 1313 - Spreadsheet Applications   3
ADMN 2306 - Legal Terminology and Transcription   3
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I   3
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications   3
1Mathematics   3
   
Fall  
ADMN 1311 - Word Processing I   3
ADMN 1312 - Keyboarding/Formatting II   3
ECON 2010 - Macroeconomics  or ECON 2020 - Microeconomics   3
LEGL 1306 - Law Practice Management   3
SPCH 1010 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication   3
   
Spring  
ADMN 1310 - Business Communications  or BUSN 1310 - Business Communications   3
ADMN 2375 - Career Development and Planning   3
ADMN 2395 - APT Internship   3
BUSN 2370 - Legal Environment of Business   3
1Humanities   3
Total 63

1In consultation with academic advisor, students may select appropriate Humanities and Mathematics electives .

 

Medical Office Concentration: Administrative Professional Technology, A.A.S.*


The Medical Office Concentration prepares individuals for a variety of positions in today’s medical office environment, such as medical receptionists, medical records clerks, hospital ward clerks, medical insurance clerks, patient account representatives, medical transcriptionists, medical administrative assistants and physician or hospital coders. The program provides the opportunity for skill development in the areas of software applications, office procedures, electronic health records, medical information management, communications, transcription and coding.

*pending TBR approval.

Summary of Required Hours

Fall Credit Hours
ADMN 1302 - Keyboarding/Formatting I  or BUSN 1302 - Keyboarding with Word Processing   3
ADMN 1305 - Business English   3
ADMN 1306 - Medical Terminology I   3
ADMN 1309 - Records Management   3
GEN 1010 - First Year Seminar   3
   
Spring  
ADMN 1307 - Survey of Coding   3
ADMN 1308 - Office Procedures   3
ADMN 1311 - Word Processing I   3
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I   3
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications   3
1Mathematics   3
   
Fall  
ADMN 1313 - Spreadsheet Applications   3
ADMN 2303 - CPT Coding   3
ECON 2010 - Macroeconomics  or ECON 2020 - Microeconomics   3
SPCH 1010 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication   3
1Humanities   3
   
Spring  
ADMN 1310 - Business Communications  or BUSN 1310 - Business Communications   3
ADMN 2304 - Introduction to Electronic Health Records   3
ADMN 2307 - Medical Transcription   3
ADMN 2311 - ICD-PCS Coding   3
ADMN 2395 - APT Internship   3
Total 63

1In consultation with academic advisor, students may select Humanities and Mathematics electives .

 

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