Administrative Assistant - Office Technology
Associate in Applied Science
Credits: 93-95 |
Length of Program: 4-6 quarters
Subject: Office Technology and Administration
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Office Technology and Administration - Administrative Assistant - Associate in Applied Science
The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Administrative Assistant is designed for persons interested in working in an office or administrative support position in the private or public sector. The program equips the student with a variety of skills used in large or small businesses through the study of keyboarding, formatting, communications, human relations, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and other related courses.
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Graduates may work with state, county, or other municipal agencies as well as private industry. Typical duties may include formatting documents, composing business correspondence, filing, and performing receptionist functions. With experience, graduates of the Office Technology & Administration program may advance to leadership positions within their organizations. Technical skills and the ability to adapt to new situations will be important to career advancement. See Business, Finance & Office Administration » Office Technology and Administration for more career and employment information.
At the completion of the Office Technology and Administration Program, the successful student will be able to:
- Apply critical thinking, professional practices, and efficient techniques to complete job tasks
- Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, supervisor, and coworkers
- Evaluate a workplace problem and apply appropriate strategies and valid reasoning to process quantitative and symbolic data
- Identify and adjust to workplace differences in order to operate collaboratively and effectively
- Recognize ethical dilemmas in the workplace and evaluate the consequences
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain proficiency with evolving technologies
Entry Requirements
Special Program Note: Students should take enough keyboarding classes (OFTEC 111, 112, and 113) to achieve a minimum typing speed for their program – 45 words per minute. Students who can keyboard by touch may be eligible to bypass these classes and still receive credit through the college’s advanced standing process. See a faculty advisor to discuss this option.
CCS101
Pathways to Success
3 Credits Search Schedule
Cultivates the mind-set and skills necessary for students to become confident, reflective, self-directing, and successful learners. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 090 or higher.
OFTEC100
Introduction to Computer Concepts & Applications
5 Credits Search Schedule
Designed for the novice computer user. Students will receive integrated computer instruction on word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation graphics software as well as the use of the Internet and web-based tools to achieve basic skills and knowledge in using a computer. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.
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OFTEC108
Introduction to Microsoft Office
3 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces the software components of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Prerequisite: None.
OFTEC111
Keyboarding
2 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys by touch. Focuses on wellness and ergonomic issues while developing keyboarding skills. Students can test out of this class by demonstrating proficiency on a placement test. Prerequisite: None.
OFTEC112
Skill Building
2 Credits Search Schedule
Continues development of keyboarding skills with an emphasis on ergonomically correct technique. Students can test out of this class by demonstrating proficiency on a placement test. Prerequisite: OFTEC 111.
OFTEC113
Speed and Accuracy Development
2 Credits Search Schedule
Continues skill building based on customized drills and exercises designed to help students improve keyboarding speed and accuracy. Students can test out of this class by demonstrating proficiency on a placement test. Prerequisite: OFTEC 112.
OFTEC125
Digital Productivity Tools
4 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces web-based tools used for office productivity and workflow management. Includes personal information systems and file sharing. Prerequisite: None.
OFTEC136
Microsoft Word I
5 Credits Search Schedule
Prepares students to use the features of Microsoft Word software to create a variety of documents for business or personal use. The ability to type at least 25 words per minute (wpm) is recommended. Prerequisite: OFTEC 100 or OFTEC 108.
OFTEC138
PowerPoint
2 Credits Search Schedule
Focuses on using PowerPoint presentation software to build effective presentations that communicate key information to audiences in business, academic, and organization settings. Prerequisite: None.
OFTEC141
Excel
5 Credits Search Schedule
An introduction to Excel for worksheet applications. Creating simple worksheets using numbers, dates, text, formulas, desktop features, formatting, charting, printing, and file handling. Techniques include copying, moving, relative, and absolutes cell references, using functions in formulas, file linking, multiple windows, and range naming. More advanced topics such as database and macros will also be introduced. Prerequisite: OFTEC 108 or OFTEC 100 and MATH 092.
OFTEC150
Formatting I
4 Credits Search Schedule
Basic formatting techniques in keyboarding skill development using a personal computer with word processing software. Provides an introduction to business letters, memorandums, tables, and reports. The ability to type 30 words per minute (wpm) by touch is recommended. Prerequisite: OFTEC 108 or OFTEC 136.
OFTEC160
Business English
5 Credits Search Schedule
Examines language arts skills applied to proper business writing. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
OFTEC165
Office Procedures
5 Credits Search Schedule
Covers managing day-to-day activities to keep an office running efficiently and effectively. Discusses professional and ethical scenarios. OFTEC 108 recommended prior to enrollment or taken concurrently. Prerequisite: None.
OFTEC170
Practical Accounting
5 Credits Search Schedule
Covers the fundamentals of accounting for the office worker who will assist in accounting procedures. Prerequisite: MATH 092 or BUS 104.
OFTEC236
Word Processing II
5 Credits Search Schedule
Develops skills in advanced word processing features with an emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving as they apply to complex word processing projects. Students develop mastery-level competencies in Microsoft Word. Prerequisite: OFTEC 136.
OFTEC245
Desktop Publishing
4 Credits Search Schedule
Using a layout grid, the integration of text and graphics to produce a professional looking publication. The use of styles and templates to produce the layout. Working with text frames that can be moved, resized, rotated, and combined. Placing, enhancing, and cropping graphics. The creation of such special design effects as drop caps; reverse type; and text shaped around. Includes design principles. Recommended: experience with a word processing application. Prerequisite: OFTEC 136 or instructor's permission.
OFTEC250
Advanced Formatting and Document Processing
5 Credits Search Schedule
Covers advanced formatting techniques, language arts application, and keyboarding skill development using a personal computer. Emphasizes formatting letters, tables, forms, minutes, agendas, press releases, memorandums, formal reports, and documents with special features. Prerequisite: OFTEC 113, OFTEC 136 and OFTEC 150.
OFTEC255
Records and Information Management
5 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces principles and procedures for records management including storage, retrieval, and control of records. Study of privacy, ethics, and security as they relate to RIM (Records and Information Management). Prerequisite: OFTEC 236 or instructor's permission.
OFTEC260
Business Communication
5 Credits Search Schedule
Explores the principles of effective communication in business emphasizing the human relations factor, through correspondence, report writing, and an oral presentation. OFTEC 160 recommended. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a "C" or better.
OFTEC265
Integrated Office Projects
5 Credits Search Schedule
Business simulation including the application and knowledge of word processing, Outlook, spreadsheets, database, PowerPoint, and internet to integrate documents in projects using critical thinking, planning, scheduling, organization skills, and group interaction. Prerequisite: OFTEC 108, OFTEC 141, OFTEC 150 and OFTEC 236.
OFTEC190
Cooperative Work Experience/Internships
Search Schedule
Cooperative Work Experience (Co-op) is an academic internship program that integrates a student?s classroom study with planned supervised learning in positions related to the student?s program of study or area of interest. Students are awarded credit and a grade not for the work itself, but for the demonstration of learning which occurs in and throughout the work experience.
2 credits
General Education Requirements
ENGL&101
English Composition I
5 Credits Search Schedule
Develops writing skills by focusing on strategies and techniques writers use to convey ideas, evaluate information, make a point, and participate in multiple discourse communities. Emphasizes both the process and the product of writing. This course was formerly known as WRIT 101, College Writing I. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test scores OR appropriate completion of ENGL 095, ENGL 095X, or ENGL 098 OR concurrent enrollment in ENGL 110 with instructor's permission.
Distribution: AA, AAS, AS, DTA, COMMUNICATION, GER-CIS, AA-AAS-T-COMMUNICATION, AAS-COMMUNICATION: Reading/Writing, AAS-READING-WRITING
BUS104
Business Math
5 Credits Search Schedule
Emphasizes solving practical problems in business, including percentages, payroll, simple and compound interest, annuities, discounts, and markups using a calculator. Prerequisite: MATH 092.
Distribution: AAS, AAS-COMPUTATION
Human Relations
Choose from General Education-AAS
(must satisfy diversity requirements)
Diversity Requirement
Diversity-designated courses at South Puget Sound Community College provide opportunities for students to develop awareness of their own social and cultural identities, seek understanding of others, and cultivate skills to communicate across cultures and differences. All programs require the completion of a diversity course.
Effective Catalog Year 2019-2020
The Office Technology and Administration – Administrative Assistant Program takes a minimum of six quarters of full-time studies for the Associate in Applied Science degree.
