Today's office environment demands proficiency with the internet and a variety of software applications. The ability to quickly and easily learn new programs is a necessity to perform tasks efficiently and accurately.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree is a 60-hour online program designed to prepare individuals for the challenges of today's office. Students will obtain the skills and technical knowledge necessary to enter the job market in a variety of office administration positions.
The Administrative Assistant Certificate is a 42-hour online program that will prepare the student for assisting an executive or professional in decision making, conducting research, meeting and working with the public, and managing the office.
The Medical Administrative Certificate is a 42-hour online program that will prepare the student to work in a variety of settings throughout the healthcare industry including hospitals, physician offices, insurance companies, government agencies, and companies providing services to the medical community. Areas of study include medical coding, terminology, ethics, and electronic health records management.
The Accounting Office Support Certificate is a 36-hour online program that will prepare the student for a career in the accounting field.
The Applications Software Specialist Certificate is a 30-hour online program that concentrates on computer software. The student will have a strong working foundation of several software packages currently used in industry today. Software integration will be emphasized. This certificate provides an excellent opportunity for an employee with strong organizational skills who wants to specialize in computer software.
Grayson College requires a high school diploma or equivalent. The Associate of Applied Science Degree requires that TSI requirements are met. Some of the courses require prerequisites. Refer to the GC catalog for specific information.
Graduation with the Associate of Applied Science Degree or any of the certificates requires the successful completion of POFT 1313 (Professional Workforce Preparation). This class must be taken during the semester of graduation.
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| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 (Composition I) | 3 |
| POFT 1301 (Business English) | 3 |
| ACNT 1303 (Introduction to Accounting I) | 3 |
| *Social and Behavioral Science Core | 3 |
| ACNT 1304 (Introduction to Accounting II) | 3 |
| POFT 2312 (Business Correspondence & Communication) | 3 |
| POFI 1301 (Computer Applications I) | 3 |
| POFI 2301 (Word Processing) | 3 |
| *POFT 2303 or ARTC 1325 | 3 |
| *Math/Life and Physical Science Core | 3 |
| *SPCH 1311 or 1321 | 3 |
| *Lang, Phil, Culture/Creative Arts Core | 3 |
| ITSW 1304 (Introduction to Spreadsheets) | 3 |
| ITSC 2321 (Integrated Software Applications II) | 3 |
| *Elective | 3 |
| POFT 2331 (Administrative Project Solutions) | 3 |
| ACNT 1313 (Computerized Accounting Applications) | 3 |
| ITSW 1307 (Introduction to Database) | 3 |
| POFT 1313 (Capstone) (Professional Workforce Preparation) | 3 |
| *Elective | 3 |
| total: | 60 |
Students entering this program need to have basic computer and keyboarding skills. Contact advisor for more details.
*Please review your Student Planner or contact your Student Success Coach/Faculty Mentor to review which courses may be used to fill this degree requirement.
Capstone Requirement: All students must complete the required capstone course Professional Development (POFT 1313) during the last semester (unless the last semester is summer) to satisfy the requirements for a Capstone experience with a "C" or better. The capstone course may not be substituted.
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| POFI 1301 (Computer Applications I) | 3 |
| POFT 1301 (Business English) | 3 |
| POFT 2303 (Speed and Accuracy Building) | 3 |
| POFI 2301 (Word Processing) | 3 |
| ACNT 1303 (Introduction to Accounting I) | 3 |
| ITSW 1304 (Introduction to Spreadsheets) | 3 |
| ACNT 1304 (Introduction to Accounting II) | 3 |
| ACNT 1313 (Computerized Accounting Applications) | 3 |
| ITSW 1307 (Introduction to Database) | 3 |
| POFT 2312 (Business Correspondence & Communication) | 3 |
| POFT 1313 (Capstone)* (Professional Workforce Preparation) | 3 |
| POFT 2331 (Administrative Project Solutions) | 3 |
| total: | 36 |
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| POFT 1301 (Business English) | 3 |
| POFI 2301 (Word Processing) | 3 |
| POFT 2303 (Speed and Accuracy Building) | 3 |
| ACNT 1303 (Introduction to Accounting I) | 3 |
| POFT 2312 (Business Correspondence & Communication) | 3 |
| POFI 1301 (Computer Applications I) | 3 |
| ACNT 1304 (Introduction to Accounting II) | 3 |
| POFT 2331 (Administrative Project Solutions) | 3 |
| ITSW 1307 (Introduction to Database) | 3 |
| ITSW 1304 (Introduction to Spreadsheets) | 3 |
| ITSC 2321 (Integrated Software Applications II) | 3 |
| POFT 1313 (Capstone)* (Professional Workforce Preparation) | 3 |
| ACNT 1313 (Computerized Accounting Applications) | 3 |
| *Elective | 3 |
| total: | 42 |
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| POFT 2303 (Speed and Accuracy Building) | 3 |
| POFT 1301 (Business English) | 3 |
| POFI 2301 (Word Processing) | 3 |
| ITSW 1304 (Introduction to Spreadsheets) | 3 |
| ARTC 1325 (Introduction to Computer Graphics) or ITSC 1309 (Integrated Software Applications I) | 3 |
| ITSC 2321 (Integrated Software Applications II) | 3 |
| POFT 2312 (Business Correspondence & Communication) | 3 |
| ITSW 1307 (Introduction to Database) | 3 |
| POFT 1313 (Capstone)* (Professional Workforce Preparation) | 3 |
| POFI 1301 (Computer Applications I) | 3 |
| total: | 30 |
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| POFT 1301 (Business English) | 3 |
| HITT 1305 (Medical Terminology I) | 3 |
| POFT 2303 (Speed and Accuracy Building) | 3 |
| POFI 2301 (Word Processing) | 3 |
| POFI 1301 (Computer Applications I) | 3 |
| POFT 2312 (Business Correspondence & Communication) | 3 |
| ITSW 1304 (Introduction to Spreadsheets) | 3 |
| HITT 1341 (Coding and Classification Systems) | 3 |
| POFT 2331 (Administrative Project Solutions) | 3 |
| HITT 1311 (Health Information Systems) | 3 |
| HITT 2346 (Advanced Medical Coding) | 3 |
| HITT 1353 (Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information) | 3 |
| POFT 1313 (Capstone)* (Professional Workforce Preparation) | 3 |
| POFM 1317 (Medical Administrative Support) | 3 |
| total: | 42 |
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| POFM 1317 (MedicalAdministrative Support) | 3 |
| HITT 1305 (Medical Terminology 1) | 3 |
| HITT 1341 (Coding and Classification Systems) | 3 |
| POFI 2301 (Word Processing) | 3 |
| HITT 2346 (Advanced Medical Coding) | 3 |
| HITT 1311 (Health Information Systems) | 3 |
| HITT 1353 (Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information) | 3 |
| total: | 21 |
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| HITT 1341 (Coding and Classification Systems) | 3 |
| POFI 2301 (Word Processing) | 3 |
| HITT 2346 (Advanced Medical Coding) | 3 |
| HITT 1311 (Health Information Systems) | 3 |
| HITT 1353 (Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information) | 3 |
| POFM 1317 (MedicalAdministrative Support) | 3 |
| POFI 2301 (Word Processing) OR HITT 1305 (Medical Term for Allied Health) | 3 |
| total: | 21 |
Students entering this program need to have basic computer and keyboarding skills. Contact advisor for more details.
*Capstone Requirement: All students must complete an exit exam covering ICD-10-CM and CPT to satisfy the requirements for a Capstone experience with a "C" or better.
*Please review your Student Planner or contact your Student Success Coach/Faculty Mentor to review which courses may be used to fill this degree requirement.