Nashville State Community College
Office Administration, A.A.S.
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Contact Information: Program Office 615-353-3400, Email: office.admin@nscc.edu
Accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 7007 College Blvd., Suite 420, Overland Park, Kansas 66211General Information
Business Office Professional Concentration Course Requirements & Recommended Schedule
Medical Office Professional Concentration Course Requirements & Recommended Schedule
Program Website
Course Descriptions
General Information
The mission of the Office Administration program at Nashville State Community College is to better the community by equipping students with the office and management skills necessary
to become productive and responsible leaders in today's workplace.
The Office Administration program provides skills for students seeking a career as an administrative assistant in an office environment. Two distinct tracks allow future professionals to focus career preparation toward the business office environment or the medical office environment.
Graduates of this program should be able to:
• Perform office tasks using the leading office application software.
• Apply time management skills effectively by managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Play a vital role in a successful management team as an administrative assistant.
• Succeed in various positions in today's multi-demanding and rapidly changing
medical environment.
• Efficiently prepare business documents according to commonly accepted grammar
and format standards.
• Effectively integrate information from multiple sources that allows for appropriate decision-making.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem- solving skills.
• Exhibit responsible behavior and demonstrate an understanding of the principles of ethical behavior.
Career Opportunities
Business Office Professional Concentration
• Receptionist
• Office Manager
• Administrative Assistant
Medical Office Professional Concentration
• Transcriptionist
• Administrative Assistant
• Receptionist
• Office Manager
Business Office Professional Concentration
Students may receive credit for the Certified Professional Secretary exam. After an individual has completed 15 credit hours in the Office Administration program, certain credits are available based on verification of successful completion of the Certified Professional Secretary exam. Information and course equivalencies for the Certified Professional Secretary Exam can be found in this catalog. For more information on this exam, please visit the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Website.
Medical Office Professional Concentration
Many students pursue an advanced credential as a Certified Medical Transcriptionist. This exam is offered by the American Association for Medical Transcription. It is recommended that students have at least a 3.0 grade point average before attempting these specialized exams.
For students with keyboarding skills, an examination to receive credit can be taken.
Credit will be given for OAD 1100 Keyboarding/ Formatting to students who pass a timed test and have satisfactory work experience.
To be eligible for Credit by Examination in Office Administration, a student:
• Must be currently enrolled in classes at NSCC.
• Must meet any prerequisite requirement established for the course for which the exam is requested.
• Must apply for and complete the examination within the period beginning the first day of early registration and ending seven calendar days from the first day of class of the current term; exams will be given by appointment.
Transfer/Advising
The A.A.S. degree is designed to prepare a student for employment upon graduation. Some universities, at their discretion, accept some technical courses for transfer. A student who plans to transfer to a university should consult his/her advisor and the receiving university about transfer and articulation policies. Failure to do so could result in loss of transfer credits.[top of page] [Return to Table of Contents]
BUSINESS OFFICE PROFESSIONAL CONCENTRATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS
RUBRIC
COURSE
CLASS
LAB
CREDITS
English ENGL 1010
English Composition I
3
0
3
SPCH 1010
Speech
3
0
3
Humanities Elective Humanities Elective Mathematics Elective (choose one)
MATH 1130 College Algebra
MATH 1530 Probability & Statistics
MATH 1630 Finite Mathematics3
0
3
Social Sciences Elective (choose one) ECON 1111
or
ECON 1121Principles of Macroeconomics
or
Principles of Microeconomics3
0
3
Accounting Elective (choose one) ACCT 1010
or
ACCT 1104Survey of Accounting
or
Principles of Accounting IAccounting Information Systems AIS 1181 Business Software Applications Business Elective (choose one) BUS 2310
or
BUS 2650Business Ethics
or
Legal Environment of Business3
0
3
Business Management BUS 1113 Intro to Business BUS 2111 Organizational Behavior BUS 2400 Principles of Management Office Administration OAD 1100
Keyboarding/Formatting
3
0
3
OAD 1116
Business English
3
0
3
OAD 1117
Business Communications
3
0
3
OAD 1225
Word
3
0
3
OAD 1235
Excel
3
0
3
OAD 2125
Access
3
0
3
OAD 2840
Office Procedures
3
0
3
OAD 2950
Office Professional Capstone
3
0
3
Technical Elective (choose one) CIS 1070
or
MKT 1400IT Support Skills
or
Customer Service & Sales2
3
2
0
3
3
TOTAL REQUIRED - ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
60
Recommended Full-Time Schedule
First Year
Fall Semester Course Credits ENGL 1010 English Composition I BUS 1113 Intro to Business
OAD 1116 Business English OAD 1100 Keyboarding/Formatting AIS 1181 Business Software Applications Spring Semester Course OAD 1117 Business Communications OAD 1225 Word AOD 1235 Excel SPCH 1010 Speech Mathematics Elective (choose one)
MATH 1130 College Algebra
MATH 1530 Probability & Statistics
MATH 1630 Finite MathematicsSecond Year
Fall Semester Course Credits OAD 2125 Access BUS 2111 Organzational Behavior BUS 2310
or
BUS 2650Business Ethics
or
Legal Environment of BusinessECON 1111
or
ECON 1121Principles of Macroeconomics
or
Principles of MicroeconomicsACCT 1010
or
ACCT 1104Survey of Accounting
or
Principles of Accounting ISpring Semester Course BUS 2400 Principles of Management OAD 2840 Office Procedures OAD 2950 Office Professional Capstone CIS 1070
or
MKT 1400IT Support Skills
or
Customer Service & SalesHumanities Elective Note: Courses should be taken in the sequence indicated in order to ensure graduation on schedule.
MEDICAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL CONCENTRATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS
RUBRIC
COURSE
CLASS
LAB
CREDITS
Biology BIOL 1000 Medical Terminology English ENGL 1010
English Composition I
3
0
3
SPCH 1010
Speech
3
0
3
Humanities Elective Humanities Elective Humanities PHIL 2300 Ethics in Medicine Mathematics Elective (choose one)
MATH 1130 College Algebra
MATH 1530 Probability & Statistics
MATH 1630 Finite Mathematics3
0
3
Social Sciences Elective (choose one) ECON 1111
or
ECON 1121Principles of Macroeconomics
or
Principles of Microeconomics3
0
3
Accounting Elective (choose one) ACCT 1010
or
ACCT 1104Survey of Accounting
or
Principles of Accounting IAccounting Information Systems AIS 1181 Business Software Applications Business Management BUS 2400 Principles of Management Technical Elective (choose two) BUS 2111 Organizational Behavior OAD 2600 Medical Transcription I* OAD 2610 Medical Transcription II* OAD 2620 Medical Office Management Office Administration OAD 1100
Keyboarding/Formatting
3
0
3
OAD 1116
Business English
3
0
3
OAD 1117
Business Communications
3
0
3
OAD 1225
Word
3
0
3
OAD 1235
Excel
3
0
3
OAD 2125
Access
3
0
3
OAD 2840
Office Procedures
3
0
3
OAD 2950
Office Professional Capstone
3
0
3
TOTAL REQUIRED - ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
60
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Recommended Full-Time Schedule
First Year
Fall Semester Course Credits ENGL 1010 English Composition I AIS 1181 Business Software Applications
BIOL 1000 Medical Terminology OAD 1120 Keyboarding/Formatting OAD 1116 Business English Spring Semester Course OAD 1117 Business Communications OAD 1225 Word OAD 1235 Excel Mathematics Elective (choose one)
MATH 1130 College Algebra
MATH 1530 Probability & Statistics
MATH 1630 Finite MathematicsSPCH 1010 Speech 3 Second Year
Fall Semester Course Credits BUS 2400 Principles of Management OAD 2125 Access OAD 2600
or
BUS 2111Medical Transcription I*
or
Organizational BehaviorECON 1111
or
ECON 1121Principles of Macroeconomics
or
Principles of MicroeconomicsACCT 1010
or
ACCT 1104Survey of Accounting
or
Principles of AccountingSpring Semester Course PHIL 2300 Ethics in Medicine OAD 2840 Office Procedures OAD 2950 Office Professional Capstone OAD 2610
or
OAD 2620Medical Transcription II*
or
Medical Office ManagementHumanities Elective Note: Courses should be taken in the sequence indicated in order to ensure graduation on schedule.
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MEDICAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL CODING TRACK CONCENTRATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Beginning fall 2008, the Medical Office Professional Coding Track Concentration is no longer available. Students desiring to pursue a concentration in Medical Coding should see the Coding Concentration in the new Healthcare Management A.A.S. Degree.
Students completing the Office Administration Medical Office Professional Coding Track Concentration must have all course requirements completed by spring 2009.
Cooperative work experience can be an important addition to a student's formal classroom work. Co-op courses may substitute for technical coures with the prior approval of the Program Coordinator. The Career Employment Center will provide the correct course numbers.
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