Associate of Applied Science

Business Technology
Major: Administrative Support Technology

student with computer

Length: Two-year Program - Four semesters

Purpose: The Administrative Support Technology program is designed to prepare individuals for employment immediately upon completion of the community college curriculum. Individuals who are seeking employment in an office position and those who are seeking promotion may benefit from this curriculum.

Occupational Objectives:

Administrative Assistant Word Processing Technician
Administrative Secretary Office Services Specialist
Clerical Supervisor Related Office Occupation
Office Manager  
Executive Secretary  


Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Administrative Support Technology program requires proficiency in English and reading skills. Deficiencies can be made up through the College's developmental studies program. Students who have completed training in advanced keyboarding may receive college credit for their skills.

Program Requirements: The curriculum combines instruction in the many areas required for competence as an administrative assistant in business, government, industry, law offices, medical offices, and other organizations. The curriculum includes courses in administrative support technology, general education, courses in related areas, and electives. Students may be required to repeat keyboarding courses in which grades lower than “C” are received. Students are urged to consult with their faculty advisor in planning their programs. Upon satisfactory completion of the four-semester curriculum, the graduate will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Technology with a major in Administrative Support Technology.

Course
Number		 Course Title Lecture
Hours		 Lab
Hours		 Course
Credits
First Semester
AST 101 Keyboarding I 3 0  3
AST 103 Keyboarding I Laboratory 0 2 1
AST 140 Introduction to Windows 1 0 1
ACC 111 Accounting I 3 0 3
ENG 111* College Composition I 3 0 3
MTH 120 Intro. to Mathematics 3 0 3
PSY 120 Human Relations 3 0 3
SDV 108 College Survival Skills 1 0 1
TOTAL 17 2 18
         
  Second Semester      
AST 102 Keyboarding II 3 0 3
AST 104 Keyboarding II Laboratory 0 2 1
ENG 112* College Composition II 3 0 3
AST 234 Records & Database Mgmt. 3 0 3
ACC 112 Accounting II 3 0 3
ECO 120 Survey of Economics 3 0 3
PED, HLT Elective 0 4 2
  TOTAL 15 6 18
         
  Third Semester      
AST 201 Keyboarding III 4 0 4
ELECTIVE** Humanities/Fine Arts 3 0 3
AST 238 Word Process. Advcd. Proc. 3 0 3
AST 239 Word Process Advcd. Proc. Lab 0 2 1
AST 243 Office Administration I 3 0 3
AST 205 Business Communications 3 0 3
  TOTAL 16 2 17
         
  Fourth Semester      
AST 236 Specialized Software Applications 3 0 3
AST 240 Machine Transcription 3 0 3
AST 241 Machine Transcription Lab 0 2 1
AST 244 Office Administration II 3 0 3
AST 295 Topics in Medical and Legal Proc. 3 0 3
AST 290/ Coord. Intern. Adm. Sup. Tech./      
298 Sup. Study in Admn. Support Tech. 0 5 3
TOTAL 12 7 16

Total Minimum Credits for Administrative Support Technology ... Major 69

*Students who do not wish to pursue a Baccalaureate degree in Administrative Support Technology may substitute ENG 101-102 for ENG 111-112.
**Humanities/Fine Arts: Students may choose from the following courses: Philosophy, Religion, Music Appreciation, Art Appreciation, and Foreign Languages.