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Associate in Applied Science: Administrative Office Professional #3238
61-64 Credits

The Associate in Applied Science in Administrative Office Professional, a two-year career program, is designed to prepare students for positions as administrative assistants and executive secretaries.  Students who have completed courses in the skill areas prior to enrollment in the program may begin at a more advanced level and may substitute credit hours from restricted electives after consulting with an advisor.  Students currently employed should consult with an advisor about the advantages of Cooperative Education work programs.

Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in each course in the Required Courses area. "++" or "+" after a course number indicates any module.

Required Courses: 29 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
BPC114AE and Excel: Level I 1  
BPC114BE and Excel: Level II 1 Yes
BPC114CE Excel: Level III 1 Yes

Or

BPC114DE Excel Spreadsheet 3 Yes
BPC117AM and Database Management: Microsoft Access - Level I 1  
BPC117BM and Database Management: Microsoft Access - Level II 1 Yes
BPC117CM Database Management: Microsoft Access - Level III 1 Yes

Or
BPC117DM Database Management: Microsoft Access 3 Yes
BPC118AB and PowerPoint: Level I 1 Yes
BPC118BB and PowerPoint: Level II   1 Yes
BPC118CB PowerPoint: Level III 1 Yes

Or
BPC118DB Desktop Presentation: PowerPoint 3 Yes
BPC135 Word: Level I 2 Yes
BPC235 Word: Level II 2 Yes
CIS121AE Windows Operating System: Level I 1  
GBS233 Business Communication 3  
OAS101 Computer Typing I 3  
OAS102 Computer Typing II 3 Yes
OAS108 Fundamentals of English for Business 3  
OAS125 Introduction to the Professional Office 3  
Restricted Electives: 8 credits
Select a minimum of 8 credits from the following:
ACC107 Applied Accounting 4  

Or
ACC111 Accounting Principles I 3  
BPC110 Computer Usage and Application 3  

Or
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3  
BPC/CIS133AA and The Internet: Level I 1  
BPC/CIS33BA and The Internet: Level II   1 Yes
BPC/CIS133CA The Internet: Level III 1 Yes

Or
BPC/CIS133DA The Internet 3 Yes
CIS109AM Networking Technology I 2  

Or
CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks 3  
CIS233++
 (Any Module)		 Internet / Web 1 Yes

Or
CIS233DA Internet / Web Development Level I 3 Yes
GBS151 Introduction to Business 3  
IBS101 Introduction to International Business 3  
MGT175 Business Organization and Management 3  
MGT251 Human Relations in Business 3  
OAS118 10-Key by Touch 1 Yes
OAS201 Typing III 3 Yes
OAS296++
 (Any Module)		 Cooperative Education 1-3  

Or
CWE198++
 (Any Module)		 Career/Work Experience 1-3  
General Studies Requirements: 24 - 27
++++++++ First Year Composition 6  
++++++++ Oral Communication 3  
++++++++ Critical Reading 3  
MAT+++++ Mathematics 3-5  
++++++++ Humanities & Fine Arts 2-3  
++++++++ Social & Behavioral Sciences 3  
++++++++ Natural Sciences 4  
Materials presented on these pages were taken from the PVCC 2005-2006 Catalog and do not encompass all the specific requirements of our certificate and degree programs.  Please consult the PVCC 2005-2006 Catalog or contact an advisor for specific program details. 

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Comments or suggestions: gary.smith@pvmail.maricopa.edu
Last Revised: 03/06/2006