Office Administration (General, Legal or Medical Specializations), A.S. Degree

Program Information

A.S. Degree - Code 222900 - Catalog 2024/2025

Max Nagiel, Department Chair, 386-506-3829, Max.Nagiel@daytonastate.edu

School of Business Administration, 386-506-4227

Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes

Mission:

The mission of the Office Administration A.S. degree program is to prepare students through the use of an innovative curriculum to provide administrative support to a manager or a department performing general clerical and project related tasks, and to provide day-to-day operational and administrative skills to meet local industry needs.

Description:

The program provides a solid foundation in office management, computer operations, business law, and word processing software programs. Students develop communication, computation, management, and computer software application skills. Students who successfully complete the courses in the first year of study, are eligible to receive the Office Support and the Office Management Certificate. Additionally, in the second year of study the student will have the option of focusing in Office, Legal Office or Medical Office Specializations.

Graduates of this program are eligible to be enrolled in Daytona State College, Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management program. Call (386) 506-4BAS or email BASinfo@daytonastate.edu for details.

AS Certificates That Lead To This Degree:

The following AS Certificates are embedded within this degree: Office Management - 091400; Office Support (Technical Certificate) - 092600. You may pursue the AS degree and also earn the AS certificates while completing the requirements for the degree, or pursue the AS certificates to develop or upgrade your skills. Contact your faculty or academic advisor for details and course options.

Outcomes:

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  1. Communicate in a clear and effective manner.

  2. Perform business computations, records and office management skills.

  3. Perform keyboarding and document processing activities.

  4. Demonstrate knowledge of human relations skills.

  5. Demonstrate employability skills.

  6. Perform information processing and transmittal activities.

  7. Develop leadership skills.

  8. Perform consumer purchasing activities.

  9. Perform decision-making activities.

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grant, loans, and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.

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Additional Completion Requirements

  • Program specific and prerequistie courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.

 

General Education Courses

General Education Core - 15 Credits

Communication Core (3 credits)

ENC1101Introduction to Composition

3

 

Mathematics Core (3 credits)

 
MGF2130Mathematical Thinking

3

 

Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)

Choose One Course

AST1002Astronomy

3

BSC1005Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors)

3

CHM1020Chemistry in Society

3

EVR2001Introduction to Environmental Science

3

PHY1020Conceptual Physics

3

 

Humanities Core (3 credits)

Choose One Course

ARH1000Art Appreciation

3

HUM2020Introduction to Humanities

3

LIT2000Literature and Culture

3

MUL1010Music Appreciation

3

PHI2010Introduction of Philosophy

3

THE1000Theatre Appreciation

3

 

Social Sciences Core (3 credits)

Choose One Course

AMH2010United States History to 1877

3

AMH2020United States History 1865 to Present

3

POS2041American Federal Government

3

AMH2010, AMH2020, POS2041: These courses satisfy the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement. 

 

Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.

 

Program Specific Courses

Program specific courses require a "C" or better.
ISM2000Business Information Processing

3

GEB1011Introduction to Business

3

MNA2161Customer Service Management

3

OST1100Keyboarding and Formatting I

3

OST1110Keyboarding and Formatting II

3

OST1330Business English

3

OST2336Business Communications

3

OST2401Basic Office Procedures

3

OST2501Office Management

3

OST2713Advanced Computer Software Applications

3

 

Additional Required Course

SLS1122Managing Your Success

3

SLS1122: This course is a graduation requirement for students in this A.S. degree.

 

Specialization: Office (12 credits)

APA1111Office Accounting I

3

APA1711ComputerizedSpreadsheet

3

BUL2241Business Law I

3

QMB1001Business Math

3

 

Specialization: Legal (12 credits)

BUL2241Business Law I

3

PLA2763Law Office Management and Technology

3

 

BUL2242Business Law II

3

OR

OST1435Legal Terminology

3

 

OST2431Legal Office Procedures

3

OR

PLA1003Introduction to Law

3

 

OST2431: Upon completion of the first year (Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters) sample program of study, students are eligible to apply for Office Support Technical certificate 092600, and the Office Management College credit certificate 091400.

Specialization: Medical (12 credits)

APA1711ComputerizedSpreadsheet

3

HIM2012Legal Aspects of Health Records

2

HSC1531Medical Terminology

4

OST2461Medical Office Procedures

3

 

Sample Program of Study

Year 1

1st Semester

ENC1101Introduction to Composition

3

OST1100Keyboarding and Formatting I

3

OST1330Business English

3

OST2401Basic Office Procedures

3

SLS1122Managing Your Success

3

 

2nd Semester

ISM2000Business Information Processing

3

MNA2161Customer Service Management

3

OST2336Business Communications

3

OST2501Office Management

3

OST2713Advanced Computer Software Applications

3

 

Summer Semester

GEB1011Introduction to Business

3

 

Year 2

1st Semester

OST1110Keyboarding and Formatting II

3

Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2010, AMH2020 or POS2041)

3

Mathematics Core

3

Natural Sciences Core

3

 

2nd Semester

Specialization: Office
Humanities Core

3

APA1111Office Accounting I

3

APA1711ComputerizedSpreadsheet

3

BUL2241Business Law I

3

QMB1001Business Math

3

 

Specialization: Legal
Humanities Core

3

BUL2241Business Law I

3

PLA2763Law Office Management and Technology

3

 

BUL2242Business Law II

3

OR

OST1435Legal Terminology

3

 

OST2431Legal Office Procedures

3

OR

PLA1003Introduction to Law

3

 

OST2431: Upon completion of the first year (Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters) sample program of study, students are eligible to apply for Office Support Technical certificate 092600, and the Office Management College credit certificate 091400.

 

Specialization: Medical
Humanities Core

3

APA1711ComputerizedSpreadsheet

3

HIM2012Legal Aspects of Health Records

2

HSC1531Medical Terminology

4

OST2461Medical Office Procedures

3

Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 60