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Nov 23, 2024
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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Business - Administrative Professional Technology Concentration - A.A.S.
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For more information on this program, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.
The Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.) in Administrative Professional Technology prepares individuals for employment in today’s dynamic workplace environment. Graduates will be equipped to adapt to the continual change that evolving technology demands. This concentration is a course of study designed to teach the skill set required of the administrative professional in today’s business office environment. Courses are designed to ensure expertise in current office procedures, software applications, editing and proofreading, critical thinking, office management, and interpersonal skills. Career opportunities include receptionist, office manager, administrative assistant, or executive assistant.
All Business students are required to take the business exit exam and the Educational Testing Service Proficiency Profile (ETSP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at http://www.volstate.edu/Testing/Services.php.
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General Education Requirements - Credits (15)
Professional Course Requirements - Credits (15)
Major Core Course Requirements - Credits (30)
Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)
Career and Salary Information
The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this program. Please visit the following website www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.
| Career |
Beginning Salary |
Experienced Salary Median |
| Bill and Account Collectors |
$17,700 |
$29,920 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks |
$23,320 |
$37,400 |
| Desktop Publishers |
$20,000 |
$43,300 |
| Information Clerks |
$18,560 |
$26,520 |
| Postal Service Clerks |
$34,580 |
$58,550 |
| Receptionists |
$18,560 |
$26,520 |
| Secretaries, Administrative Assistants |
$20,730 |
$32,160 |
Recommended Schedule
This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.
DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.
First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)
Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)
Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)
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