Associate of Applied Science, Office Technology: 2007-2008 Catalog
Programs of Study |
Office Technology
Associate of Applied Science
The Office Technology emphasis is designed for those seeking specific career skills in office environments. Students choose one of two specializations to customize their program: Administrative Assistant or Desktop Publishing. Associate of Applied Science Degree in Office Technology provides office technology courses for traditional college students and transitional employees. The program will prepare students with the necessary skills for entry level employment in a professional business office environment using current software applications. Some courses can transfer to baccalaureate programs as a result of common course numbering.
Salary: $23,700–$44,600 / year (Nevada)
Career Outlook: Variable; rapid growth in temporary worker agencies
Good To Know: Good communication skills critical; use computers heavily; may supervise office staff
WNC Academic Division: For more information about this program of study, please contact the Business and Computer Technology Division.
Total Requirements: 60 credits
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| Program Requirements |
36 Credits |
| ACC 135B* |
Bookkeeping I |
3 |
ACC 136B
or ACC 201 |
Bookkeeping II
Financial Accounting |
3 |
| BUS 101 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
| CIT 161B |
Essentials of Information Security |
3 |
| COT 204 |
Using Windows |
3 |
| IS 101 |
Introduction to Information Systems |
3 |
| IS 201 |
Computer Applications |
3 |
Choose 3 credits from the following: |
CIT 201B
CIT 202B
CIT 203B
CIT 204B
CIT 206B |
Word Certification Preparation
Excel Certification Preparation
Access Certification Preparation
PowerPoint Certification Preparation
MS Outlook Certification Preparation |
1–3
1–3
1–3
1–3
1
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| * ACC 202 is acceptable in lieu of ACC 135B |
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| Specialization Requirements |
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| Administrative Assistant |
| ACC 220 |
Microcomputer Accounting Systems |
3 |
| CIT 205B |
MS Project Certification Preparation |
1 |
| CIT 206B |
MS Outlook Certification Preparation |
1 |
| COT 140B |
Adobe Acrobat |
1 |
| COT 216 |
Intermediate Word Processing |
3 |
| COT 222 |
Desktop Publishing With Word Processing |
3 |
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| Desktop Publishing |
CIT 151
or GRC 175 |
Beginning Web Development
Web Design and Publishing I |
3 |
| COT 222 |
Desktop Publishing With Word Processing |
3 |
| COT 223 |
Advanced Desktop Publishing |
3 |
GRC 144B
or ART 243
or COT 217B |
Electronic Layout and Typography
Digital Imaging I
Name Not Available |
3 |
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| General Education Requirements |
24 Credits |
| English/Communications Requirement (Recommended: BUS 107, BUS 108; must include a writing course) |
6 |
| Human Relations Requirement (Recommended: MGT 201, MGT 212, MGT 283) |
3 |
| Humanities/Social Science Requirements |
3 |
| Mathematics Requirement (Recommended: BUS 109B) |
3 |
| Science Requirement |
6 |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements |
3 |
| A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science can be found on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page. |
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