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2014-2015 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2014-2015 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Business - Administrative Office Assistant


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The Administrative Office Assistant program prepares students for administrative office positions which require abilities in researching and compiling data, composing internal and external communications, preparing mailable documents via computer, desktop publishing, managing records electronically and manually, and utilizing managerial skills.

This program is designed for the student who does not intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Emphasis: Business

Concentration: Administrative Office Assistant

Recommended Full-Time Schedule


The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, completion of computer competency and your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

1General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

Notes:

• Walters State students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. In this program, BUSN 1360 Software Applications for Business is required to satisfy computer competency and must be taken during the first 30 hours.

•Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

•College credit may be awarded for successful completion of the Certified Professional Secretary Examination. See faculty advisor for additional information.

Program Degree Requirements - Administrative Office Assistant


General Education Requirements (15 hours)


Humanities and/or Fine Arts


Approved Humanities General Education electives1 3 credits

Behavioral/Social Sciences


Mathematics


Approved Mathematics General Education elective1 3 credits

Total Credit Hours 60


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