Programs of Study

First Semester - 15 SCH

ACNT 1303 - Introduction to Accounting I
ITSC 1305 - Introduction to PC Operating Systems
ITSC 1309 - Integrated Software Applications I
POFT 1321 - Business Math
POFT 1329 - Beginning Keyboarding

Second Semester - 15 SCH

ENGL 1301 - Composition I
ITSC 2321 - Integrated Software Applications II
MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics
POFT 1319 - Records & Information Management
POFT 2301 - Intermediate Keyboardin

Third Semester - 15 SCH

BUSG 1301 - Introduction to Business
BUSI 2301 - Business Law
BUSG 1304 - Introduction to Financial Advising
ITSW 1304 - Introduction to Spreadsheets
POFT 2312 - Business Correspondence & Communication

Fourth Semester - 15 SCH

ITSW 1310 - Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation
SPCH 1321 - Business & Professional Communication
POFT 1313 - Professional Workforce Preparation*

* POFT 2386: Internship - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General may be substituted with approval.

Marketable Skills

• Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
• Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
• Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
• Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.
• Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
• Customer Service

Program Outcomes

• Use oral, written, and presentation skills to communicate effectively in a business environment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of integrated software.
• Display proficient administrative activities to meet the demands in a business setting.
• Prepare and analyze financial information for business purposes.
• Exhibit employability and workplace skills.

Expected Salary

Texas wage data: workers on average earn $36,330; 10% of workers earn $21,740 or less; 10% of workers earn $53,500 or more.

Career Opportunities

Executive secretary; Administrative assistant; Secretary / office assistant; Office manager; Information / record clerk; Financial clerk.

High School Endorsements

Business and Industry

Additional Educational Opportunities

BAAS Degree (Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences)