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 Administrative Professional 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, including newly added coursework in AI use and literacy and virtual meeting management.
The Administrative Professional 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 Office Management and Billing & Coding Specialist 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| EDUC 1300 (Learning Frameworks) | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 (Composition I) | 3 |
| POFT 1301 (Business English) | 3 |
| Directed Electives | 3 |
| Mathematics/Life and Physical Sciences Core | 3 |
| Directed Electives | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Core | 3 |
| Directed Electives | 3 |
| ACCT 2301 (Principles of Financial Accounting) | 3 |
| BUSG 1304 (Financial Literacy) | 3 |
| Directed Electives | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture/Creative Arts Core | 3 |
| ITSW 1304 (Introduction to Spreadsheets) | 3 |
| Directed Electives | 3 |
| Approved Elective | 3 |
| Directed Electives | |
| ACNT 1313 (Computerized Accounting Applications) | 3 |
| ITSW 1307 (Introduction to Database) | 3 |
| Approved Elective | |
| POFT 1313 (Capstone) (Professional Workforce Preparation) | 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.
For students interested in the Administrative Professional Focus, the following six elective courses are recommended: BCIS 1305 or ITSC 1309, BUSI 1301, MRKG 1311 POFT 1391, POFI 1391, and TRVM 2301.
For students interested in the Medical Coding focus, the following six courses are recommended: HITT 1305, HITT 1311, HITT 1341, HITT 1353, HITT 2346, and POFM 1317
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| POFT 1301 (Business English) | 3 |
| POFT 1391 (Special Topics: Artificial Intelligence for Administrative Use 1) | 3 |
| BCIS 1305 (Business Computer Applications) or ITSC 1309 (Integrated Software) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| ACCT 2301 (Principles of Financial Accounting) | 3 |
| POFI 1391 (Special Topics: Artificial Intelligence for Administrative Use 2) | 3 |
| ITSW 1304 (Introduction to Spreadsheets) | 3 |
| TRVM 2301 (Introduction to Convention/Meeting Management) | |
| BUSG 1304 (Financial Literacy) | 3 |
| ITSW 1307 (Introduction to Database) | 3 |
| ACNT 1313 (Computerized Accounting Applications) | 3 |
| POFT 1313 (Capstone) (Professional Workforce Preparation) | 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 |
| HITT 1305 (Medical Terminology I) | 3 |
| POFT 1391 (Special Topics: Artificial Intelligence for Administrative Use 1) | 3 |
| BCIS 1305 (Business Computer Applications) or ITSC 1309 (Integrated Software) | 3 |
| POFI 1391 (Special Topics: Artificial Intelligence for Administrative Use 2) | 3 |
| ITSW 1304 (Introduction to Spreadsheets) | 3 |
| HITT 1341 (Coding and Classification Systems) | 3 |
| HITT 1311 (Health Information Systems) | 3 |
| HITT 2346 (Advanced Medical Coding) | 3 |
| HITT 1353 (Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information) | 3 |
| POFM 1317 (Medical Administrative Support) | 3 |
| POFT 1313 (Capstone) (Professional Workforce Preparation) | 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 |
| BCIS 1305 (Business Computer Applications) or ITSC 1309 (Integrated Software) | 3 |
| ITSW 1304 (Introduction to Spreadsheets) | 3 |
| Total: | 9 |
| Subject | Contact Hours |
|---|---|
| POFM 1000 (Basic Medical Coding) | 128 |
| Total: | 128 |