Nov 24, 2024  
2017-18 Gaston College Catalog 
    
2017-18 Gaston College Catalog [THIS CATALOG IS OUT-OF-DATE. USE THE CURRENT CATALOG TO FIND CURRENT PROGRAMS.]

Office Administration - General, A.A.S. (A25370GE)


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The Office Administration-General curriculum prepares individuals for employment as administrative office personnel who perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks, as well as, providing support to managers and employees and assisting in daily office needs.

Course work includes computer applications, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office tasks and procedures, records management, keyboarding and formatting skills, and knowledge of emerging technologies in an office environment.

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.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates will:

  1. Demonstrate effective written communication techniques related to office administration.
  2. Demonstrate, identify and assess appropriate procedures and tasks performed in an office environment.
  3. Demonstrate, identify and assess appropriate procedures for creating and formatting mailable office documents.

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) recognizes the Office Administration-General Associate in Applied Science Degree for accreditation.

FIRST YEAR


SECOND YEAR


Total Program Hours: 74


Note(s):


Major course credits earned over five (5) years ago will not apply toward an associate degree in Office Administration.

Students may complete up to four (4) hours credit from WBL courses.  Please contact the work-based learning office for more information.

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