PCC’s Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for positions in administrative support careers. Don’t let the program fool you – skills needed to run an office require the ability respond to the demands of a dynamic computerized workplace.

Students will complete courses designed to develop proficiency in the use of:

  • Integrated software;
  • Oral and written communication;
  • Analysis and coordination of office duties and systems;
  • Other support topics.

Emphasis is placed on non-technical as well as technical skills. Students will also develop proficiency in the latest Microsoft Office applications, and will have the opportunity to earn certificates (recognized worldwide) in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Courses

Required Courses for Program AAS DIP C1 C2
ACA 122 College Transfer Success ✔ ✔
BUS 110 Introduction to Business ✔
BUS 115 Business Law I ✔ ✔
BUS 121 Business Math ✔
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
COM 231 Public Speaking ✔ ✔
CTS 125 Presentation Graphics ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
CTS 130 Spreadsheet ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
DBA 110 Database Concepts ✔ ✔
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry ✔ ✔
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy ✔
OST 131 Keyboarding ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
OST 134 Text Entry & Formatting ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
OST 136 Word Processing ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
OST 164 Office Editing ✔ ✔
OST 181 Introduction to Office Systems ✔ ✔ ✔
OST 184 Office Procedures ✔ ✔ ✔
OST 233 Office Publications Design ✔
OST 135 Adv Text Entry & Format ✔ ✔
OST 153 Office Finance Solutions ✔
OST 289 Office Admin Capstone ✔
PSY 150 General Psychology ✔
SPA 120 Spanish for the Workplace ✔
WBL 111 Work-Based Learning I ✔
XXX Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ✔
Semester Hours Required for Degree 67/69 42 17 17

Courses with matching symbols indicate OR/AND requirements. Review back page or contact Student Development for more information.
AAS = Associate in Applied Science
DIP= Diploma
C1 = Certificate
C2 = Certificate (Office Specialist)
✔ Denotes required for degree completion

Outlook for Employment

Graduates should qualify for employment in a variety of positions in business, government and industry. Job classifications range from entry-level to supervisor to middle management.

Executive Secretaries
Administrative Assistants
Office Manager
Secretary

Process for Admissions

  • Submit a complete Application for Admission to the Office of Admissions.
  • Submit official transcript(s) of high school education and all post-high school course work to the Office of Admissions if requested. Office GED scores or transcript of courses for the Adult High School Diploma may be submitted in lieu of the high school transcript.
  • Complete the Admission Placement Test.
  • Diploma and certificate admission requirements may vary. Contact the Admissions Office for details.

Suggested Course Sequence - Full Time Student

Course# Course Name CL. LB. CLIN. CR.
FALL SEMESTER
ACA 122 College Transfer Success 0 2 0 1
BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 0 0 3
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 0 3
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 3
OST 131 Keyboarding 1 2 0 2
OST 181 Office Procedures 2 2 0 3
XXX Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 0 3
14-15 6-8 0 18
SPRING SEMESTER
BUS 121 Business Math 2 2 0 3
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy 2 2 0 3
OST 134 Text Entry & Formatting 2 2 0 3
OST 164 Office Editing 3 0 0 3
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 0 3
CTS 125 Presentation Graphics 2 2 0 3
14 8 0 18
FALL SEMESTER
BUS 115 Business I 3 0 0 3
CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 3
DBA 110 Database Concepts 2 3 0 3
COM 231 Public Speaking 3 0 0 3
OST 136 Word Processing 2 2 0 3
OST 184 Records Management 2 2 0 3
14 9 0 18
SPRING SEMESTER
WBL 111 Work Based Learning I 0 0 10 1
OST 289 Office Admin Capstone 2 2 0 3
SPA 120 Spanish for the Workplace 3 0 0 3
OST 233 Office Publications Design 2 2 0 3
OST 135 Adv Text Entry & Formatting 2 2 0 3
OST 153 Office Finance Solutions 2 2 0 3
9-11 6-8 0-10 13-15
51-54 29-33 0-10 67-69
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE: 67-69