2024-2025 Catalog 
  
    May 19, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog

Information Technology AAS - Office Technology Program


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Code: AAS.IT.OFF.TECH

This program focuses on preparing students to meet the demands of the current office environment with specific emphasis on the resourceful use of computers in day-to-day activities. Today’s modern office requires knowledge in a wide variety of technologies including word processing, spreadsheet applications, database skills, presentation ability, use of the Internet, electronic scheduling and communications, computerized accounting, web design and publishing, and multimedia including graphics, audio, and video. This program will assist with preparation towards the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOS)

  1. Demonstrate proficiency using standard business productivity software.
  2. Make informed decisions regarding the appropriate use of productivity software to solve a variety of technology‐related workplace problems.

Career Pathways

Executive Secretary Administrative assistant Office Supervisor
Administrative support clerk    

 

Recommended Semester Sequence


General Education Requirements


Subtotal: 6 Credits


Humanities Electives


Two general education courses selected from the following fields, with no more than one course in any one field: Arts (Art [ART], Music [MUS], Theatre Arts [THR], Cinema Studies [CIN]); History (HIS); Literature (LIT); Philosophy and Religion (PHR); World Languages and Cultures (LAN).

Subtotal: 6 Credits


Social Science Elective


One general education course selected from the following fields: Economics (ECO); Geography (GEO); Political Science (POL); Psychology (PSY); Sociology (SOC) and Anthropology (ANT).

Subtotal: 3 Credits


Mathematics, Natural Science, and Technology


One general education INF course:

Subtotal: 3 Credits


Unassigned General Education Elective


Subtotal: 3 Credits


Subtotal: 21 Credits


Program Requirements


  • Free Electives**

Total Credit Hours: 60


Specific Program Notes

General Education Elective(s) .

^^ Recommended Free Electives: BUS-105 , MAT-150 , ACC-120 , INF-108 , any three one-credit INF courses

Students enrolled in this program ARE REQUIRED to successfully complete a course in basic algebra if indicated by the Basic Skills Placement Test.

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