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Office Systems Technology Degree - Suggested Course Schedule (pdf version)

For more information contact Sherry Willard at (828) 438-6169.

The Office Systems Technology curriculum prepares individuals for positions in administrative support careers. It equips office professionals to respond to the demands of a dynamic computerized workplace. Students will complete courses designed to develop proficiency in the use of: integrated software, oral and written communications, analysis and coordination of office duties and systems, and other supported topics.  Emphasis is placed on non-technical as well as technical skills.

Graduates should qualify for employment in a variety of positions in business, government, and industry. Job classifications range from entry-level to supervisor to middle management.

       
Fall Semester I SHC
BUS 121 Business Math 3
OST 137 Office Systems Applications 2
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3
OST 131 Keyboarding 2
OST 164 Text Editing Applications 3
OST 286 Professional Development 3
Total:   16
       
Spring Semester I SHC
BUS 135 Principles of Supervision 3
ENG 114 Professional Research and Reporting 3
OST 134 Text Editing and Formatting 3
OST 136 Word Processing 2
OST 184 Records Management 3
** _ Natural Science/Math Elective 4
Total:     17
       
Summer Semester I SHC
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3
_ _ Humanities Elective 3
Total:     6
       
Fall Semester II SHC
ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting 4
BUS 115 Business Law I 3
CIS 152 Database Concepts and Applications 3
OST 223 Machine Transcription I 2
OST 236 Adv. Word/Information Processing 3
*_ _ Program Elective 3-4
Total:     18-19
       
Spring Semester II SHC
CIS 120 Spreadsheets I 3
ECO 151 Survey of Economics 3
OST 224 Machine Transcription II 2
OST 289 Office Systems Management 3
*_ _ Program Elective 3-4
Total:     14-15
       
* Select 6-8 SHC from the following:  BUS116, BUS125, BUS260, CIS169, CIS172, CIS226, OST132, OST233, PSY118, COExxx
 
** Select 4 SHC from the following:  MAT140/A, MAT161/A, MAT171

Total Semester Hours Required for Degree: 71-73

       

Western Piedmont Community College
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(828) 438-6000,  TDD (828) 438-6066
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