Printed on 4/18/2024
Administrative Professional
10-106-6
Associate Degree (AAS)
Part Time, Full Time
60 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Times of Day:
Day, Evening
Locations*:
Appleton, Online
*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.
Enter one of the fastest-growing occupations with skills that transfer into any industry and all levels of an organization by becoming a key contributor in today’s high-tech business environment. You'll gain hands-on experience in managing and coordinating a fast-paced office environment. You'll develop skills in communicating, collaborating and integrating software to enhance office efficiency.
COURSE LIST
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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.
Technical Studies
(43 Credits)
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Accounting, Principles of
10-101-107
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10101107
- Credits: 3.00
Introduces basic concepts and general principles of accounting to non-accounting students. Topics include financial statements, merchandising accounting for cash, inventory, payroll, budgeting and accounting software.
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MS Office Suite, Introduction
10-103-120
2Credit
54
54
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 10103120
- Credits: 2.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Provides an opportunity to gain technical skills employers are seeking, by using the features in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Through hands-on course work, students will be able to integrate Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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Web Technologies
10-106-101
2Credit
54
54
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 10106101
- Credits: 2.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on social and business web applications and components. Students will develop skills to create engaging content for the web.
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Intro to Office Careers
10-106-103
1Credit
27
27
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10106103
- Credits: 1.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on career expectations, professional resources, and skills needed to prepare students for the Office Assistant and Administrative Professional programs.
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Virtual Communication
10-106-109
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10106109
- Credits: 3.00
Focuses on demonstrating proficiency with a variety of computer and web-based business applications. Students will develop skills to communicate, meet, and share information professionally with others virtually or in the office.
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Microsoft Outlook
10-106-113
2Credit
54
54
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 10106113
- Credits: 2.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Introduces students to email communication, appointments, and meeting scheduling within Microsoft Outlook. In addition, students will learn and explore various customization options available within Microsoft Outlook.
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Administrative Procedures
10-106-115
3Credit
72
90
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10106115
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on the development of fundamental office skills. Students will gain skill in general office duties, application of office technologies, and professional communication.
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Effective Business Practice
10-106-118
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10106118
- Credits: 3.00
Focuses on business soft skills to provide students with the ability to conduct themselves in the business world with confidence.
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Critical Thinking for Business
10-106-123
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10106123
- Credits: 3.00
Focuses on developing the ability to think independently and make decisions to complete projects. Students will develop skills to integrate multiple components of business-related experiences.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Business Projects
10-106-124
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10106124
- Credits: 3.00
Focuses on business-related projects in a scenario-based environment simulating current office practices.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Microsoft Office Suite, Advanced
10-106-125
3Credit
72
90
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10106125
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Builds on existing software knowledge by applying problem solving and critical thinking skills to a variety of projects. Students will also advance their software knowledge by learning new techniques to use in a professional business office.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Microsoft Apps
10-106-127
2Credit
54
54
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 10106127
- Credits: 2.00
Focuses on working with a variety of Microsoft Apps and how to integrate them. Students will explore software used in planning, sharing, organizing information, and meeting coordination.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Office Career Experience
10-106-138
2Credit
144
0
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 0
- Course Number: 10106138
- Credits: 2.00
Focuses on the program outcomes by providing a cumulative project experience or on-the-job supervised office work experience. Students will demonstrate the skills developed throughout the program.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Meeting & Event Management Fundamentals
10-106-140
3Credit
72
90
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10106140
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on coordinating business meetings and planning successful business events. Students will develop the fundamentals skills of meeting and event logistics.
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Administrative Management
10-106-157
3Credit
72
90
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10106157
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on the advanced office skills necessary to succeed in a professional business office. Students will build on existing office skills by applying problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
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Business Presentation Techniques
10-106-178
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10106178
- Credits: 3.00
Develops skills to prepare, support, and facilitate effective business presentations. Students develop skills to present themselves and design powerful in-person and virtual presentations.
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Business Career Planning
10-106-199
1Credit
27
27
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10106199
- Credits: 1.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Provides students with information and tools to prepare for a Business career. Students will demonstrate professionalism and develop professional employment documents, business communications, and interview strategies.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Student must complete 9 Semester Units at the Post Secondary Level. Catalog Numbers must begin with 10, 20, 30, 31, or 32.
Student is in progress in Office Assistant (31-106-1) Program of Study
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Continuous Improvement Basics for Office
10-196-103
1Credit
18
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 18
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10196103
- Credits: 1.00
Learn how Lean, Six Sigma and many other process improvement strategies help businesses provide exceptional customer service by delivering the products and services customers want in a timely and efficient manner.
General Studies
(15 Credits)
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Written Communication
10-801-195
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10801195
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Teaches the writing process which includes prewriting, drafting and revising. Through writing assignments, students analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Class sessions and assignments involve giving oral presentations and using computers.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
OR ALL of the following:
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Oral/Interpersonal Comm
10-801-196
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10801196
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Math w Business Apps
10-804-123
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10804123
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Covers real numbers, basic operations, linear equations, proportions with one variable, percents, simple interest, compound interest, annuities, applying math concepts to the purchasing/buying process, applying math concepts to the selling process, and basic statistics with business/consumer applications.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Accuplacer Arithmetic 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Math 16+ OR Arithmetic Level 1 Coursework
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Economics
10-809-195
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10809195
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
This course is designed to give an overview of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics. Concepts include scarcity, resources, alternative economic systems, growth, supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment and global economic issues.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Psychology of Human Relations
10-809-199
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10809199
- Credits: 3.00
Explores the relationship between the general principles of psychology and people's everyday lives. Students seek a deepened sense of awareness of themselves and others, and to improve their relationships at work, in the family and in society.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following: