Office Administration
Curriculum Description
The Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as administrative office personnel who use skills in the areas of office management, office finance, legal office, virtual office, customer service, and office software.
Course work includes computer applications, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office tasks and procedures, records management, and other topics depending on the subject area selected within this curriculum.
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of office positions in business, government, and industry. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for industry recognized certification exams.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A25370 REVISED
NC CIP: 52.0204
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2020
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 130 | Comprehensive Keyboarding | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 181 | Office Procedures | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 184 | Records Management REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 OR |
Introduction to Computers  |
(2) | (2) | (0) | (3) |
| OST 137 | Office Applications I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 110 OR |
Freshman Composition NEW VERSION  |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION   |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
Totals
Class Hours: 11
Lab/Shop Hours: 8
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 15
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKT 223 | Customer Service REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 134 | Text Entry & Formatting |
2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 138 | Office Applications II |
2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 164 | Office Editing REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PMT 110 | Intro To Project Mgmt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Totals
Class Hours: 13
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 15
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 122 | Office Computations | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 286 | Professional Development REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM 110 OR |
Introduction to Communication REVISED REQUISITE |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| COM 120 OR |
Intro Interpersonal Com REVISED |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking REVISED REQUISITE |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
Totals
Class Hours: 8
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 9
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 145 | Social Media for Office Prof |
2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 159 | Office Ethics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 165 | Adv Office Editing |
2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 110 OR |
Mathematical Measurement and Literacy NEW VERSION |
2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy NEW VERSION |
(2) | (2) | (0) | (3) |
Totals
Class Hours: 9
Lab/Shop Hours: 6
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 12
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 238 | Office Applications III |
2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 289 | Office Admin Capstone |
2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBL 110 OR |
World of Work | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | (0) | (0) | (10) | (1) |
Totals
Class Hours: 8
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 13
Total Credit Hours: 64
Legend
- : Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.
- : Local Requirement
- : Instructional Service Agreement
- : Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
- : Global Distinction
- : Requisite(s)
Additional Information
Several OA courses are sequential or are offered only once a year. Students should consult their academic advisor to create a course plan if they enter the program in the spring or summer, require any developmental courses, or are not able to follow the plan above.
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, MUS 110, PHI 230, PHI 240
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective – Select one: ECO 151, ECO 251, ECO 252, POL 120, PSY 118, PSY 150, or SOC 210
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
A25370 REVISED
