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Field of Interest
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in the Administrative Professional degree is designed to provide training for various office positions. The curriculum incorporates people and technological skills essential for job success. Includes instruction in business communications, office procedures, public relations, accounting, records management, and report preparation. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Administrative Professional is also available.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management
- Type
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
- Academic Plan
- Administrative Professional (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 3680
- Total Credits Required
- 62-70
- Catalog Year
- 2023-2024
- Effective Term
- Fall 2023
- Notes
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Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Apply effective oral, written, and visual business communication skills.
- Apply current technology to specific business tasks.
- Create advanced business documents, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Demonstrate critical thinking through written and oral formats.
- Apply functions of modern business, including business principles and marketing to business situations.
- Use the Internet as a communication tool and information resource.
- Analyze legal, ethical and social implications of business decisions and their impact on various individuals, groups and societies.
- Apply mathematics to common business calculations.
- Apply effective interpersonal and customer service skills in the workplace.
- Apply professional behavior and ethics.
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
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Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
$40,041Show expanded career information for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC110or CIS105 |
Computer Usage and ApplicationsorSurvey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
| BPC101AAor BPC/OAS111AAor CIS121AEor CIS121AI or CIS122AE or CIS133AA |
Introduction to Computers IorComputer Keyboarding IorWindows Operating System: Level IorMac Operating SystemorWindows Operating System: Level IIorInternet/Web Development Level I-A | Select three (3) of the course options for a total of three (3) credits | 3 | ||
| ENG101or ENG107 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
| GBS151 | Introduction to Business | 3 | |||
| GBS120 | Workplace Communication Skills | Critical course | 3 | ||
| FYE101or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS113DE | Microsoft Word: Word Processing | 3 | |||
| GBS131 | Business Calculations | 3 | |||
| ENG102or ENG108 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
| SBU200 | Society and Business | G, SB | 3 | ||
| ACC115 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Mathematics | Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area | MA | 3–6 | |
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| CIS114DE | Excel Spreadsheet | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | 人文、艺术& Design | HU | 3 | ||
| SGor SQ |
Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative | SGorSQ | 4 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| COM100or COM110or COM225or COM230 |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication | SBorL | 3 |
Restricted Electives
Students should select a total of 15 credits from the following courses in consultation with a Department Advisor
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC+++ | Any ACC Accounting prefixed course | AnyACC+++课程可以选择,除了课程从ACC prefix used to satisfy the Required Courses area | 3 | ||
| CIS103 | Introduction to Social Media | 3 | |||
| CIS117DM | Microsoft Access: Database Management | 3 | |||
| CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 | |||
| CIS214DE | Advanced Excel Spreadsheet: Level II | 3 | |||
| GBS205 | Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business | 3 | |||
| MGT126 | Customer Service Skills and Strategies | 3 | |||
| MGT251 | Human Relations in Business | 3 | |||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 | |||
| MKT271 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBS120 | Workplace Communication Skills | Critical course | 3 | ||
| BPC101AAor BPC/OAS111AAor CIS121AEor CIS121AI or CIS122AE or CIS133AA |
Introduction to Computers IorComputer Keyboarding IorWindows Operating System: Level IorMac Operating SystemorWindows Operating System: Level IIorInternet/Web Development Level I-A | Select three (3) of the course options for a total of three (3) credits | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC110or CIS105 |
Computer Usage and ApplicationsorSurvey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
| ENG101or ENG107 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
| FYE101or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS113DE | Microsoft Word: Word Processing | 3 | |||
| GBS151 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBS131 | Business Calculations | 3 | |||
| CIS114DE | Excel Spreadsheet | 3 | |||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG102or ENG108 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
| ACC115 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBU200 | Society and Business | G, SB | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Mathematics | Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area | MA | 3–6 | |
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM100or COM110or COM225or COM230 |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication | SBorL | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 9
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | 人文、艺术& Design | HU | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 10
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGor SQ |
Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative | SGorSQ | 4 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Restricted Electives
Students should select a total of 15 credits from the following courses in consultation with a Department Advisor
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC+++ | Any ACC Accounting prefixed course | AnyACC+++课程可以选择,除了课程从ACC prefix used to satisfy the Required Courses area | 3 | ||
| CIS103 | Introduction to Social Media | 3 | |||
| CIS117DM | Microsoft Access: Database Management | 3 | |||
| CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 | |||
| CIS214DE | Advanced Excel Spreadsheet: Level II | 3 | |||
| GBS205 | Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business | 3 | |||
| MGT126 | Customer Service Skills and Strategies | 3 | |||
| MGT251 | Human Relations in Business | 3 | |||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 | |||
| MKT271 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
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Course Area Key
Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS= Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC=第一年的作文
- G= Global Awareness
- HU= Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L= Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA= Mathematics
- SB= Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG= Natural Sciences General
- SQ= Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’sofficial curriculum documentationfor additional details regarding the requirements of this award(https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=180978).