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
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.