Associate in Applied Science degrees provide two years of instruction to develop knowledge and skills leading to employment of career advancement in specialized fields. These degrees are not intended as transfer programs.
AWARD: Associate in Applied Science
LENGTH:
4 Semesters
PURPOSE:
Individuals who are seeking their first employment or those who wish to qualify for promotion in a present position or to another field, including self-employment, may benefit from this program. This program prepares a student for work in a general office setting as well as offering skills in the legal and medical office areas. The program enables the student to become proficient in administrative duties and skills in a variety of companies--including manufacturing, service-oriented, and government--or as a virtual assistant.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Completion of this program may lead to employment or career advancement in any of a wide variety of positions such as administrative assistant, administrative secretary, executive secretary, medical secretary, medical transcriptionist, customer service representative, legal secretay, office services specialist, and clerical supervisor.
POTENTIAL CERTIFICATION:
A student may elect to take an industry-specific certification exam. The examinations generally require a testing fee paid by the student. After completion of this program, a student will be academically prepared to take the following examinations:
* Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
*Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) and Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) - sponsored by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) (requires related work experience and letters of recommendation).
* American Academy of Professional Coders - Certified Professional Coder (CPC) (requires related work experience and letters of recommendation).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Students must meet the general admission requirements established by the college. Students with deficiencies in English or mathematics must complete appropriate developmental studies courses. Students with deficiencies in computer skills or keyboarding will complete additional coursework.
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS:
Students must successfully complete all of the requirements listed below to receive this degree.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (21 CREDITS):
ENG 111 College Composition I (3)
ENG 112 College Composition II (3)
HLT 143 Medical Terminology I (3)
MTH 120 Introduction to Mathematics (3)
[or MTH 151 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts 1(3)]
Science Elective [BIO, CHM, ENV, GOL, NAS, PHY] (3)
Social Science Elective [HIS, SOC, PSY, PLS, ECO, GEO] (3)
CST 110 Intro. to Communication (3)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (48 CREDITS):
AST 101 Keyboarding I (3)
AST 102 Keyboarding II (3)
AST 154 Introduction to Voice Recognition Software (1)
AST 141 Word Processing (Word 2003) (3)
AST 234 Records and Database Management (3)
AST 238 Word Processing Advanced Operations (3)
AST 243 Office Administration I (3)
AST 245 Medical Machine Transcription (2)
AST 260 Presentation Software (PowerPoint 2003) (3)
AST 271 Medical Office Procedures I (3)
AST 290 Coordinated Internship (3)
(or AST 297 Cooperative Education (3)
AST 299 Supervised Study in AST (2)
HIT 143 Managing Electronic Billing in a Med. Practice (2)
ITE 115 Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts (4)
ITE 130 Introduction to Internet Services (3)
ITE 140 Spreadsheet Software (3)
SPA 103 Basic Spoken Spanish I (3)
SDV 101 Orientation to Business Technology (1)
SDV 108 College Survival Skills (1)
Minimum required for degree: 69 Credits
SAMPLE SCHEDULE:
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
AST 101 Keyboarding I (3)
ENG 111 College Composition I (3)
HLT 143 Medical Terminology I (3)
ITE 115 Intro.to Computer Applications & Concepts (4)
MTH 120 Introduction to Mathematics (3)
SDV 101 Orientation to Business Technology (1)
SDV 108 College Survival Skills (1)
Total Credit Hours: 18
Spring Semester
AST 102 Keyboarding II (3)
AST 141 Word Processing I (Word 2003) (3)
AST 234 Records and Database Management (3)
ENG 112 College Composition II (3)
ITE 130 Introduction to Internet Services (3)
ITE 140 Spreadsheet Software (3)
Total Credit Hours: 18
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
AST 154 Intro. to Voice Recognition Software (1)
AST 238 Word Processing Advanced Operations (3)
AST 243 Office Administration I (3)
AST 245 Medical Machine Transcription (2)
AST 260 Presentation Software (PowerPoint 2003) (3)
Science Elective (3)
CST 110 Intro. to Communication (3)
Total Credit Hours: 18
Spring Semester
AST 271 Medical Office Procedures I (3)
AST 290 Coordinated Internship [or AST 297] (3)
AST 299 Supervised Study in AST (2)
HIT 143 Managing Electronic Billing in a Med. Practice (2)
Social Science Elective (3)
SPA 103 Basic Spoken Spanish I (3)
Total Credit Hours: 15
Total Semester Hours: 69
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