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Professional Administrative Assistant - Associate of Applied Science (Major CODE - PAA)

The Professional Administrative Assistant Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students for direct employment as administrative assistants and executive secretaries. The program provides a broad foundation of knowledge and skills needed for employment in business, industry, government, law and medical offices, and public and private agencies.

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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3
ENG 102English Composition**

3

Mathematics 3-4 credits

MAT 142College Mathematics**

3
or higher (3-4 credits)

Liberal Arts 6 credits

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 116Computer Essentials*

3
OR
CIS 120Introduction to Information Systems**

3

CORE CURRICULUM 43 CREDITS

BUS 104Business Math*

3
OR
BUS 146Introduction to Accounting*

3
 
BUS 106Administrative Assistant Skills I

4
BUS 160Essential Workplace Success Skills*

3
BUS 167Business Communications*

3
BUS 206Administrative Assistant Skills II

4
BUS 207Office Administration

3
BUS 209Business Speech Communications

3
BUS 210Automated Office Procedures

3
BUS 211Automated Office Practice

3
BUS 216Administrative Assistant Skills III

4
BUS 217Administrative Assistant Skills IV

4
CIS 181Computer Applications*

3
CIS 268Technical Presentations*

3

ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS