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Administrative Office Technology (AAS)

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Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Major: Administrative Office Technology
Minimum Credits Required for Graduation: 69

Program Description: The Administrative Office Technology (AOT) associate degree program prepares graduates to be administrative assistants in today’s modern offices. Students gain proficiency in keyboarding, word processing, accounting, office procedures, and business communications to include presentation graphics, desktop publishing and spreadsheets. Students master office skills required by business, industry and the legal and medical professions. Practical applications serve to broaden career options and advancement opportunities.

General Education Requirements

Select one of the following:

Required Major Courses

Credits 33

* Can substitute CPT 118 - Professional Practices in Information Tech 
** Can substitute CPT 101 - Introduction to Computers 
*** Can substitute CPT 174 - Microcomputer Spreadsheets 

Required Related Courses

Students, with the advice and consent of their advisor, must also complete three semester credit hours from the following offerings:

AOT Related Courses

Additionally, students, with the advice and consent of their advisor, must complete 15 semester hours from the following offerings.

Correctional Office Administration

Legal Office Administration

Medical Office Administration

Office Applications

Sample Curriculum - Administrative Office Technology

Please see your advisor for possible course substitutions.

First Year - Fall Semester

Credits 15

First Year - Spring Semester

Credits 18

Second Year - Fall Semester

Select one of the following:

Credits 18

Second Year - Spring Semester

Credits 18

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