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.
Degree Map
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS
Composition 6 credits
Mathematics 3-4 credits
| MAT 142 | College Mathematics** | 3 |
| or higher (3-4 credits) | |
Liberal Arts 6 credits
Technology Literacy 3 credits
| CIS 116 | Computer Essentials* | 3 |
| OR | |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Information Systems** | 3 |
CORE CURRICULUM 43 CREDITS
| BUS 104 | Business Math* | 3 |
| OR | |
| BUS 146 | Introduction to Accounting* | 3 |
| | |
| BUS 106 | Administrative Assistant Skills I | 4 |
| BUS 160 | Essential Workplace Success Skills* | 3 |
| BUS 167 | Business Communications* | 3 |
| BUS 206 | Administrative Assistant Skills II | 4 |
| BUS 207 | Office Administration | 3 |
| BUS 209 | Business Speech Communications | 3 |
| BUS 210 | Automated Office Procedures | 3 |
| BUS 211 | Automated Office Practice | 3 |
| BUS 216 | Administrative Assistant Skills III | 4 |
| BUS 217 | Administrative Assistant Skills IV | 4 |
| CIS 181 | Computer Applications* | 3 |
| CIS 268 | Technical Presentations* | 3 |
ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS