The Associate of Applied Business in Office
Information Systems offers three options for students
to focus their interest.
Administrative Assistant Option
The administrative assistant in today's business
world is a professional who must make decisions
and project and use communication skills and
writing expertise to advance the public image of the
executive for whom he or she works. Administrative
assistants must be proficient in all areas of office
procedure and be skilled in operating office
equipment in addition to assisting the executive. The
office information systems program encompasses all
of these necessary skills while giving the student a
well-rounded background.
Legal Administrative Assistant Option
Preparing legal documents for court action
or any correspondence involving legal acts,
rights, offenses, and ethics requires a precise
understanding of form and terminology. Accuracy
is vital for the legal administrative assistant. The
legal administrative assistant program combines
training and practice on office machines and in office
procedures, while teaching the nomenclature of
law. Included is a basic introduction to terminology,
procedures, business administration, and economics.
Electives permit students to broaden knowledge in
areas of career specialty or personal interest.
Medical Administrative Assistant Option
In addition to furnishing classroom techniques
for perfecting basic office skills (such as typing,
speedwriting, composition, and the use of office
machines), the medical administrative assistant
technology program incorporates fundamental
courses in administration, accounting, economics,
and computer skills. It also provides exacting
instruction in medical terminology, medical office
procedure, medical coding, biology, and psychology.
Requirements for the Associate of Applied Business Degree in Office
Information Systems
| General Education Requirements | 24 |
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| ENG 101 and 102 | 8 |
| PSY 105 | 4 |
| Electives* | 12 | \
| Departmental Requirements** | 56-60 |
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| Related Requirements** | 20 |
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| Total (minimum requirement) |
100-104 |
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*Student should consult with academic advisor on
recommended electives to be taken.
**Departmental and related requirements may vary based on
option selected.
Contact the Lake Campus Academic Advisors for
program checksheets.
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