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 (AAS) Degree in Office and Computer Technology 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 (AAS) 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 |
| ACCT 2301 (Principles of Financial Accounting) or ACNT 1303 and ACNT 1304 | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Core | 3 |
| BUSG 1304 (Financial Literacy) | 3 |
| POFT 2312 (Business Correspondence & Communication) | 3 |
| POFI 1301 (Computer Applications I) | 3 |
| POFI 2301 (Word Processing) | 3 |
| POFT 2303 or ARTC 1325 | 3 |
| Mathematics/Life and Physical Sciences Core | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 (Introduction to Speech Communication) or SPCH 1321 (Business and Professional Communication) | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy, and 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 your Success Coach for more details.
Please review your Student Planner or contact your Success Coach/Faculty Mentor to review which courses may be used to fulfill core requirements.
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 |
| ACCT 2301 (Principles of Financial Accounting) or ACNT 1303 and ACNT 1304 | 3 |
| ITSW 1304 (Introduction to Spreadsheets) | 3 |
| BUSG 1304 (Financial Literacy) | 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 |
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 |
|---|---|
| POFT 1301 (Business English) | 3 |
| POFI 2301 (Word Processing) | 3 |
| POFT 2303 (Speed and Accuracy Building) | 3 |
| ACCT 2301 (Principles of Financial Accounting) or ACNT 1303 and ACNT 1304 | 3 |
| POFT 2312 (Business Correspondence & Communication) | 3 |
| POFI 1301 (Computer Applications I) | 3 |
| BUSG 1304 (Financial Literacy) | 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 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 your Success Coach 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.