PROGRAM INFORMATION
Office automation, information processing, and the rapid development and expansion of business and industry have created a great demand for qualified office personnel. The Administrative Office Technology program provides excellent preparation for a variety of employment opportunities and for advancement in this growing field. In addition to basic office skills, students will learn to operate computers and other hightech equipment used in the modern office.

The Administrative Office Technology program offers an associate degree, diploma, and three certificates. Credit for courses in the certificates can be applied toward the diploma and/or the associate degree. Credit for courses in the diploma can be applied toward the associate degree.

• SCHEDULING AND ENTRY OPTIONS
  
• PROGRAM ACCREDITATION
  
• DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
  
• RELATED DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE(S)

SCHEDULING AND ENTRY OPTIONS
Day and evening classes are available. Although major courses start in the Fall Semester, students may enter any term. Fulltime day students usually complete requirements in four to five terms. Part-time students, day or evening, should allow six to eight consecutive terms to earn a degree. General Education course requirements can be completed at any time during the program. Courses can be completed in any order, subject to the completion of course prerequisites.

PROGRAM ACCREDITATION
This program of study is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, 7007 College Boulevard, Suite 420, Overland Park, KS 66211, Telephone: 913-339-9356.

DEGREE:
Associate in Applied Science
Major: Administrative Office Technology
Graduation Credits Required: 66

DESCRIPTION
This four-semester program provides comprehensive training in the specialized skills and knowledge of office procedures needed by the professional office employee in a modern business environment. There is constant demand in the tricounty area for graduates with this degree. Graduates have computer skills and other advanced office skills needed for success in the high-tech office environment.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
General Education: 15 Semester Credit Hours

NOTE: See also “General Education Course Requirements/Substitutions”

Required Program Courses:
39 Semester Credit Hours

AOT 105 Keyboarding - 3 credits
AOT 110 Document Formatting - 3 credits
AOT 121 Transcription - 3 credits
AOT 133 Professional Development - 3 credits
AOT 137 Office Accounting - 3 credits
AOT 141 Office Procedures I - 3 credits
AOT 165 Information Processing Software - 3 credits
AOT 167 Information Processing Applications - 3 credits
AOT 251 Administrative Systems & Procedures - 3 credits
AOT 263 Office Database Applications - 3 credits
AOT 265 Office Desktop Publishing - 3 credits
AOT 267 Integrated Information Processing - 3 credits
MGT 110 Office Management - 3 credits

Elective Program Courses:
6 Semester Credit Hours

Any AOT course not required can be used as a program elective.

General Elective:
6 Semester Credit Hours

Also see COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

DIPLOMA:
Administrative Support
Graduation Credits Required: 45

DESCRIPTION
This program prepares students for employment as administrative specialists, receptionists, or similar office positions.

REQUIREMENTS
General Education: 9 Semester Credit Hours