Students learn to master the computer keyboard, develop speed and accuracy, and prepare basic business documents.
Prerequisite: None
Offered: Fall, Spring
*Note: If waived, must be replaced with a Business course.
Associate in Science Degree
Information Technology Program – Administrative Assistant Concentration – Medical Track
Administrative Assistant Concentration Overview
Students in the Administrative Assistant concentration acquire a wide range of computer, communication, and organizational skills that prepare them for support positions in a modern office setting. Students enrolled in this concentration choose from the General or Medical tracks.
Administrative Assistant Concentration Overview – Medical Track
Students gain an understanding of medical procedures, medical terminology, and a conceptual and practical understanding of a computerized office environment in a medical setting. Students progress from basic keyboarding and word processing to advanced information processing and office procedures.
Students who place into developmental math and/or English should begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.
Administrative Assistant Concentration – Medical Track Program Requirements
| First Semester | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ENL101 | 3 | ||
| COM103 | 3 | ||
| GIT110 | M | 3 | |
| BUS100 | 3 | ||
| GIT101 | M | 3 | |
| Second Semester | Credits | ||
| ACC111 (or) ACC201 |
Accounting I with Computer Applications (or) Financial Accounting ACC111 Accounting I with Computer Applications Introduction to the accounting cycle: recording transactions, posting to ledgers, preparing work sheets and financial statements. Includes: special journals, inventory valuation, receivables, payables and interest on notes. A hands-on introduction to computerized accounting solving selected problems using general ledger software including QuickBooks. This is the first course of a two-course series (ACC111 and ACC112) intended for A.S. Business Administration concentrations covering the topics of Financial Accounting. Prerequisite: (MAT020 or MAT025) and ENL020 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores Offered: Fall, Spring ACC201 Financial Accounting Students learn principles of financial accounting with emphasis on service and merchandising businesses. Topics include: the accounting cycle, recording transactions, adjusting accounts and preparing financial statements, inventory valuation, depreciation methods, disposal of assets, receivables, liabilities, investments, and interpreting financial statements of proprietorships, partnerships and corporations. This is a transfer level course in Financial Accounting intended for the Associate in Arts student. Prerequisite: (BUS100 or HRM140) and GIT110 and (MAT030 or MAT035) and ENL020 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer |
3 | |
| BIT103 | M | 3 | |
| BIO105 | 4 | ||
| PSY101 | 3 | ||
| GIT220 | M | 3 | |
| Third Semester | Credits | ||
| BUS102 (or GIT105) |
Business Communication (or Office Communication Systems)
|
3 | |
| BIT207 | 3 | ||
| GIT150 | 3 | ||
| BUS120 | 3 | ||
| M | Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning or Natural or Physical Science |
3/4 | |
| Fourth Semester | Credits | ||
| BIT202 (or) BIT261 |
Standard Office Procedures (or) Information Technology Cooperative Work Experience BIT202 Standard Office Procedures Students develop the concepts and skills needed to function effectively in an administrative assistant position. The course includes the following: human relations; customer service; communication services; meetings, minutes, and agendas; travel arrangements and itineraries; financial statements and reports; professionalism, machine transcription; and resumes and interview techniques. Prerequisite: GIT110 Offered: Spring BIT261 Information Technology Cooperative Work Experience The student works in an information systems office for 150 hours to gain practical training in one of the varied aspects of information technology. All students in Information Technology tracks are encouraged to take a cooperative work experience. Limited to students enrolled in the Information Technology program. Prerequisite: at least 2 semesters of Business and IT courses and/or comparable practical experience. Permission of IT Coordinator Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Note: May be repeated once for credit. |
3 | |
| BIT203 | 3 | ||
Information Technology Elective
Any course with a BIT, GIT or CSC designation or HSC104. |
3 | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 | ||
Business Elective
Any course with an ACC, BIT, BUS, CUL, ENT, GIT, HRM or MKT designation. |
3 | ||
| Total Credits | 61/62 | ||
M Designates a Milestone course. A milestone course must be completed in the semester indicated to ensure that you remain on track to continue on in your program and graduate on time.
Career Outlook
Students completing the Medical Administrative Assistant track are prepared to provide administrative support in a variety of medical office and allied health services environments.
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Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Information Technology Program – Administrative Assistant Concentration – Medical Track, students are able to:
- Read, write, discuss and think critically about topics and ideas in information and/or office technology.
- Analyze ethical issues and apply ethical standards in the performance of responsibilities in a variety of information and office technology careers.
- Synthesize information from communications, information technology, office technology, and business to provide customer service and solve business problems.
- Assume positions in a variety of information and office technology careers.
- Work well with teams in an information or office technology setting.
- Transfer to baccalaureate programs.