Administrative Office Technology Associate in Applied Science
Mission Statement
The mission of the Administrative Office Technology program is to provide graduates with the industry-desired technical and interpersonal skills to be effective members and leaders of an office team.
Program options
The Administrative Office Technology Associate in Applied Science degree allows students to select one of the following concentrations. Students can only be awarded ONE associate in applied science degree in Administrative Office Technology. If students want to expand their knowledge of other Administrative Office technology areas of study, they may consider any available certificate under Administrative Office Technology. Likewise, individual certificates can only be awarded once.
- Business Systems Concentration:
This program prepares students for administrative-level office positions in business, industry and/or government agencies. Preparation includes training in technologies and soft skills needed in today’s dynamic office setting. Skills include keyboarding, MS Office applications, desktop publishing, office procedures and practices, accounting, professional development, and business communication. Upon completion of the program, students will be proficient in a variety of the latest business applications software packages, written and oral communication, customer service, Internet research, and office management skills, which are needed to be an efficient and effective member of an office team working in the current global workplace environment.
- Medical Specialist Concentration:
The medical concentration prepares students for administrative-level positions focused on the needs of the medical community, with emphasis on working in doctors’ offices, hospital systems, medical organizations, insurance companies, business and industry. Upon completion of the program, students will be proficient in the use of medical scheduling and billing software, the latest business applications software packages, written and oral communication, customer service, Internet research, and office management skills, which are needed to be an efficient and effective member of an office team working in the current global work environment.
- Data Analytics Concentration:
This program prepares students for administrative-level office positions in technology industries and prepares students to support companies and industries that require administrative assistants to understand and use technology to support their data analysis needs. Preparation includes training in computer and information systems technologies as well as soft skills needed in any dynamic office setting. Skills include keyboarding, MS Office applications, office procedures, business communication, computer fundamentals, internet programming, databases and other emerging technologies. Upon completion of the program, students will be proficient in a variety of the latest business applications software packages, written and oral communication, customer service and office management skills, as well as with hardware and software that support the data and logistical needs of industry.
- Legal Specialist Concentration:
The legal specialist concentration prepares students for administrative-level positions focused on the needs of the legal community, with emphasis on working in lawyers' offices. Upon completion of the program, students will be proficient in legal terminology, legal applications, written and oral communication, customer service, and office management skills. In addition, students will also be proficient in keyboarding, MS Office applications and computer fundamentals. This concentration prepares students to meet the administrative needs specific to the legal office environment.
*This program is not intended to prepare student to be employed as a paralegal.
The AOT Legal Specialist concentration is not an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program.
Embedded Certificate
This program contains one or more embedded certificates which will automatically be awarded if the certificate requirements are met unless the student completes and submits the Program of Study Change Form requesting to opt out of the embedded certificate.
Entrance Requirements
High school diploma or GED.
Type of Program
Online
Program Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Requirements for Completion
Requires a minimum grade of “C” in all courses with the exception of General Education Courses.
Employment Opportunities
Business and industry, health care organizations and practices, legal offices, and government agencies
Visit our web page at https://www.gvltec.edu/aot/.
Listed below is the ideal grouping of courses in order by semester. This plan assumes a full-time schedule. Note, however, that many variables can affect this plan, and not every course is offered every semester. Please see your advisor to map out your own personalized progression toward graduation.
Note: Please contact your advisor for recommended evening schedules.
Business Systems Concentration Recommended Program Schedule
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AOT 104 | Keyboarding and Input Technologies | 3 |
| COL 105 | Freshman Seminar | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| CPT 170 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| AOT 110 | Document Formatting | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 9 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CPT 270 | Advanced Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| AOT 251 | Administrative Systems & Procedures | 3 |
| MKT 130 | Customer Service Principles | 3 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or SPC 209 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| AOT 162 | Basic Information Processing | 3 |
| AOT 256 | Office Management | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| AOT 133 | Professional Development | 3 |
| AOT 234 | Administrative Office Communications | 3 |
| AOT 250 | Advanced Information Processing | 3 |
| ACC 245 | Accounting Applications | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| AOT 196 | Office Confidentiality & Security | 3 |
| AOT 255 | Senior Practicum | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 66 | |
Medical Specialist Concentration Recommended Program Schedule
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AOT 104 | Keyboarding and Input Technologies | 3 |
| COL 105 | Freshman Seminar | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| CPT 170 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| AOT 110 | Document Formatting | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 9 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CPT 270 | Advanced Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| AOT 251 | Administrative Systems & Procedures | 3 |
| MKT 130 | Customer Service Principles | 3 |
| AHS 102 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or SPC 209 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| AOT 162 | Basic Information Processing | 3 |
| AOT 256 | Office Management | 3 |
| AOT 196 | Office Confidentiality & Security | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| AOT 133 | Professional Development | 3 |
| AOT 234 | Administrative Office Communications | 3 |
| AOT 250 | Advanced Information Processing | 3 |
| AOT 212 | Medical Document Production | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| AOT 255 | Senior Practicum | 3 |
| AOT 252 | Medical Systems & Procedures | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 66 | |
Data Analytics Concentration Recommended Program Schedule
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AOT 104 | Keyboarding and Input Technologies | 3 |
| COL 105 | Freshman Seminar | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| CPT 170 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| AOT 110 | Document Formatting | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 9 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CPT 270 | Advanced Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| AOT 251 | Administrative Systems & Procedures | 3 |
| MKT 130 | Customer Service Principles | 3 |
| IST 272 | Relational Database | 3 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or SPC 209 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| AOT 162 | Basic Information Processing | 3 |
| AOT 256 | Office Management | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| LOG 215 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| AOT 133 | Professional Development | 3 |
| AOT 234 | Administrative Office Communications | 3 |
| AOT 250 | Advanced Information Processing | 3 |
| IST 226 | Internet Programming | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| AOT 255 | Senior Practicum | 3 |
| IST 110 | Intro to Cyberspace and Cybersecurity | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 66 | |
Legal Specialist Concentration Recommended Program Schedule
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AOT 104 | Keyboarding and Input Technologies | 3 |
| COL 105 | Freshman Seminar | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| CPT 170 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| AOT 110 | Document Formatting | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 9 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CPT 270 | Advanced Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| AOT 251 | Administrative Systems & Procedures | 3 |
| MKT 130 | Customer Service Principles | 3 |
| LEG 135 | Introduction to Law and Ethics | 3 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or SPC 209 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| AOT 162 | Basic Information Processing | 3 |
| AOT 256 | Office Management | 3 |
| LEG 230 | Legal Writing | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| AOT 133 | Professional Development | 3 |
| AOT 234 | Administrative Office Communications | 3 |
| AOT 250 | Advanced Information Processing | 3 |
| LEG 262 | Litigation Applications | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| AOT 255 | Senior Practicum | 3 |
| LEG 120 | Torts | 3 |
| or LEG 121 | Business Law I | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 66 | |