Administrative Assistant/Office Professional • Associate in Applied Science
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM
Total Credit Hours: 62
Colleague Code: AAS.ADMIN
Curriculum Code: AOP 100
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester: CAS 121, COS 111, BUS 121, COM 104 or COM 111, MAT 104
Second Semester: CAS 130, COS 200, COS 220, ACC 100 or ACC 103, COM 105 or COM 112, Recommended Elective
Third Semester: CAS 140, CAS 160, CTC 123, POS 201 or POS 101, SPE 104 or SPE 101
Fourth Semester: COS 225, COS 226, COS 240, Recommended Elective, Science Selection
Program Information:
- This program is designed for students interested in details regarding application for the Certified Administrative Professional Certification or the Certified Professional Secretary examination.
- Students who have successfully passed the CPS or CAP examinations may apply for up to 21 hours of college proficiency credit.
For Program Information Contact:
Business and Technologies Department at 217.786.2286 or 217.786.2406 or see an academic advisor.
Required General Education Courses (16 credits)
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Career Communications I or |
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Composition I |
3 credits |
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Career Communications II or |
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Composition II |
3 credits |
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General Education Mathematics |
3 credits |
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State and Local Government or |
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Introduction to American Politics |
3 credits |
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Science Selection |
4 credits |
Required Program Courses (29 credits)
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Computer Systems and Business Applications |
3 credits |
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Word Processing Applications (MS Word) |
3 credits |
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Spreadsheet Applications (MS Excel) |
3 credits |
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Presentation & Email -- MS PPT/Outlook |
3 credits |
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Administrative Office Procedures |
3 credits |
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Advanced Document Production |
3 credits |
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Filing and Records Management |
3 credits |
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Office Management |
3 credits |
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Professional Development |
2 credits |
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Microsoft Windows Operating System |
3 credits |
Required Program Support Courses (14-16 credits)
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Managerial Accounting or |
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Financial Accounting |
3-4 credits |
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Introduction to Business Organization |
3 credits |
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Interpersonal Communication or |
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Public Speaking Fundamentals |
3 credits |
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Recommended Electives |
3 credits |
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Recommended Electives |
2-3 credits |
Required Work-Based Learning Courses (3 credits)
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Office Systems Technology Internship |
3 credits |
Recommended electives: BUS 101, BUS 102, BUS 204, BUS 230, BUS 231, CAS 150, ECO 131, ECO 132, PSY 101 and SOC 101
Recommended Science Selection: BIO 101 or HLT 205