Program: Office Technology, A.A.S. - Erie Community College

Apr 11, 2025

2008-2010 Catalog

Degree: Associate in Applied Science
HEGIS Code: 5005
Curriculum Code: 0625
Campus Location: City
Business & Public Service Division

Pre-Admission Recommendations: Math I or Business Arithmetic (or General Math), 3 years English
Career Opportunities/Further Education: Public and Private Industries & Firms, Educational and Facilities

Program Description
Program Competencies
Curriculum

Program Description

The Office Technology curriculum prepares students to become professional administrative assistants. Graduates possess mastery of office skills and a wide knowledge of contemporary business practices and techniques. They are capable of assuming responsibility without direct supervision, are able to assist executives in daily business operations and can make decisions within the scope of their authority.

Specific courses will be offered in language arts and communication skills; computer concepts, applications and office/administrative procedures. Training will be conducted on state-of-the-art equipment and software.

For students desiring on-the-job experience prior to graduation, an internship course may be available.

Through this program, individuals may prepare for Civil Service tests, Microsoft Office Specialist tests and Certified Professional Secretary tests.

Program Competencies

Upon graduation with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Office Technology, the graduate will be able to:

Analyze, classify, record and summarize financial transactions, applying fundamental accounting principles
Demonstrate knowledge of the computer and keyboarding equipment to produce and format documents
Utilize current software programs for word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets and databases
Demonstrate an understanding of the communication process and its role in verbal and nonverbal interpersonal communication
Develop oral communication skills necessary to conduct business transactions that occur over the telephone and in person in a professional manner
Develop written communication skills essential for completing critical office tasks
Develop communication skills essential for securing an office position
Transcribe letters, reports and other documents from various methods of input, including office-style dictation, to produce mailable copy with acceptable grammar, correct punctuation and proper layout
Keyboard at 45 net words per minute
Keyboard and format office documents from rough draft copy
Perform basic arithmetic operations, with or without a calculator
Apply basic arithmetic functions to business problems
Demonstrate problem-solving abilities by applying technical skills to office situations

Curriculum

Total Degree Credits: 63-64

First Year, Fall Semester

OF 111 - Keyboarding I Credit Hours: 3 *
OF 130 - Office Computations Credit Hours: 3
OF 140 - Business English Credit Hours: 3
OF 160 - Records Management Credit Hours: 3
EN 110 - College Composition Credit Hours: 3
GE Elective Credit Hours: 2-3 **

First Year, Spring Semester

OF 112 - Keyboarding II Credit Hours: 3 *
OF 142 - Business Communication Credit Hours: 3
OF 161 - Information Processing I Credit Hours: 3
EN 111 - Composition and Interpretation of Literature Credit Hours: 3
OF 164 - Office Software Applications Credit Hours: 3

Second Year, Fall Semester

OF 113 - Keyboarding III Credit Hours: 3
OF 131 - General Accounting I Credit Hours: 3
OF 163 - Information Processing II Credit Hours: 3
OF ___ - Office Management & Admin. Elective Credit Hours: 3
GE Elective Credit Hours: 3 **

Second Year, Spring Semester

OF 132 - General Accounting II Credit Hours: 3
OF 244 - Office Procedures Credit Hours: 3
GE Elective Credit Hours: 3 **
GE Elective Credit Hours: 3 **
GE Elective Credit Hours: 3 **

Note:

NOTE: This is a recommended sequence. Student should consult his/her academic adviser prior to registering.

* Students with previous instruction may take a proficiency exam to determine placement.

**General Education distribution requirements. Students must complete a minimum of 14 credit hours with one elective from each of the following: (1) Basic Communication (2) Mathematics (3) Humanities (4) American History/Western Civilization/Other Civilizations (5) Social Science (6) Natural Science (7) Arts/Foreign Languages

In order to be granted an associate degree, a student must demonstrate proficiency in algebra at the level of MT 006.