Dec 11, 2024

2019-20 Gaston College Catalog

2019-20 Gaston College Catalog [THIS CATALOG IS OUT-OF-DATE. USE THE CURRENT CATALOG TO FIND CURRENT PROGRAMS.]

Office Administration - General Diploma (D25370GE)

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The Office Administration-General diploma program is designed for the individual entering, upgrading, or retraining in the office administration field.

Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of office software, communication, team-building, critical thinking, and problem solving. Students are eligible to sit for industry-recognized certification exams.

Employment opportunities are available in a variety of office positions in business, government, and industry.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates will:

Demonstrate effective written communications techniques related to office administration.
Demonstrate, identify and assess appropriate procedures and tasks performed in an office environment.

Fall

Total Credit Hours: 15

Spring

Total Credit Hours: 18

Summer

OST 134 Text Entry & Formatting (3 Credit Hours)
OST 289 Office Admin Capstone (3 Credit Hours)
Natural Science/MAT 143 or Higher (3 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours: 9

Natural Science/MAT 143 or Higher Electives

Select one (1) course from the following:

Total Program Hours: 42

Note(s):

The credits obtained from this diploma may be applied toward an Associate Degree in Office Administration; however, major course credits earned over five (5) years ago will not apply.

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