Office Technologies A.A.S.

School: Business and Professional Careers
Academic Dept: Computer Information Technologies
HEGIS: 5005

Important Note about Program Requirements

The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2019 to Summer 2020. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree Defined

The purpose of the A.A.S. is to be fully trained for immediate employment upon graduation. Students who opt to continue on to pursue higher levels of education are encouraged to check with the receiving institution regarding transferability of credits. Click to learn more about the differences among award types.

Program Description

Office professionals in today’s fast-paced business world must possess excellent computer, communications and other administrative skills. This curriculum prepares students for careers in office systems administration, which would include positions such as administrative assistant, office manager, sales assistant, customer service representative and executive assistant. Graduates are employed in a wide variety of fields and types of organizations—international corporations, law firms, hospitals, schools, government offices and small companies.

The program of study in Office Technologies provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to not only perform effectively in today’s office environment, but also to be prepared to meet the challenges of continually evolving technologies and job responsibilities. Students enrolled in this curriculum have the opportunity to obtain college credit for paid work experience through our Cooperative Education program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

Demonstrate the computer information processing skills needed for success in office administration.
Demonstrate effective business communications skills.
Demonstrate the office administration skills and knowledge required of office support professionals.
Demonstrate an understanding of the interpersonal skills and professional qualities needed to provide effective customer service.
Demonstrate an understanding of the various functional areas of business organizations.
Demonstrate an understanding of the accounting cycle, income statement, and balance sheet.

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements - 21 Credits

Students are required to fulfill a certain number of credits within the specific categories shown below. Where specific courses are not listed within these categories, courses must be selected from the list of SUNY General Education Courses .

The Arts, Foreign Language, or Other World Civilizations (3 credits)

Select a course from ONE of the following categories:

                    The Arts - see SUNY General Education Courses
                    Foreign Language - see SUNY General Education Courses
                    Other World Civilizations - see SUNY General Education Courses

American History or Western Civilization (3 credits)

Select a course from ONE of the following categories:

American History - see SUNY General Education Courses
Western Civilization - see SUNY General Education Courses

Degree Requirements - 39 Credits

ACC 119 - Financial Accounting
CIS 110 - Computer Information Systems
MGT 101 - Business Organization and Management
OFTEC 110 - Information Processing with Keyboarding
OFTEC 120 - Document Processing: Editing and Formatting
OFTEC 150 - Office Administration
OFTEC 210 - Spreadsheet and Database Applications
OFTEC 220 - Document Design and Desktop Publishing
OFTEC 230 - Integrated Office Applications
OFTEC 240 - Business Communications
Business Elective (3 credits)
Select from the following disciplines: ACC, CIS, FASH, FIN, GLBUS, LAW, MGT, MKT, OFTEC
Liberal Arts Elective (3 credits, click for
definition
)
Free Electives (0-2 credits may be needed to reach the minimum total of 60 credits)
Free electives may be any college course(s)

Minimum Total Credits - 60

Career Path Opportunities

Are you wondering what careers you can explore with a degree or certificate? Perhaps you are not sure what people do or how much money they make in certain careers that pique your interest? Would you like to know how many jobs are predicted to be available in a particular industry? Or maybe you are unsure whether receiving a degree or certificate would be right for you? Go to https://sunywcc.emsicareercoach.com to explore career paths, their associated job descriptions, salary trends, and jobs trends. Complete a career assessment for additional guidance. Still not sure? Visit www.sunywcc.edu/career for more career resources and contacts.

Transfer Opportunities (non-SUNY)

Westchester Community College is committed to facilitating a smooth transfer process for its incoming and graduating students. To ensure its graduates enjoy a seamless transfer with junior status to another college in the same discipline at both institutions (transferred from/to) and are able to complete a bachelor’s degree within two years of full-time study upon transfer, Westchester Community College has signed Transfer Articulation Agreements with many colleges that offer bachelor’s degree programs. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/transferarticulation to see a list of Articulation Agreements by institution or search by a specific program of study. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/transfer for additional transfer resources and contacts.

Transfer Scholarship Opportunities

Many colleges and universities are eager to have Westchester Community College graduates transfer to their institutions. Consider this an incentive to complete your WCC degrees with high honors! Go to www.sunywcc.edu/scholarships to view the many transfer scholarship opportunities to four-year colleges.

Getting Started

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