Business Information Technology - Office Technology Associate of Technical Arts Degree

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PGM Code – 559T

Program Description The Business Information Technology - Office Technology Associate of Technical Arts Degree is designed for students who completed the Business Information Technology - Office Technology Certificate of basic courses and adds advanced courses. This program is for those who are either beginning or updating their skills in Office Technology. Entry- and advanced-level skills in general office work and software use are applied in this program of study. Courses also focus on responsibility, initiative, and decision-making skills.

The Office Technology ATA Degree is composed of Program Requirements and Electives and is designed to meet the growing need for computer and communication skills in the workplace. Students are offered a wide selection of courses from which to obtain the expertise needed in today’s business office.

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements The Office Technology ATA Degree requires successful completion of a minimum of 90 credits as outlined, of which 50 credits are earned by completing the Office Technology Certificate . A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds Community College. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college-level courses.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning degrees and certificates of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by completing courses marked as “CD” on the requirement sheet and/or “Meets Cultural Diversity Requirement” in the quarterly class schedule. Those courses may also be used to fulfill other requirements of the degree or certificate.

Students Are Advised To

Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning, and
Communicate with a faculty adviser.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted to Enrollment Services by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Forms are available online or at Enrollment Services located in Lynnwood Hall. Note applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

Department website
Business Information Technology | www.edcc.edu/bstec

After completing the Business Information Technology - Office Technology Certificate for 50 credits, you must then complete

Advising Note

This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds Community College certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

I. Program Requirements (25 credits)

ACCT 101 - Accounting Fundamentals 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 213 - Advanced Word Projects 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 225 - Advanced Excel Projects 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 245 - Advanced Business Communications 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 260 - Leadership/Management Skills:CD 5.0 Credits

Program Requirements Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Program Requirements for this degree, students will be able to:

Use appropriate technology and technical skills to manage information and solve problems.

II. Program Electives (to complete 90 credits)

ACCT 216 - Accounting Software Applications 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 102 - Document Processing I 1.0 to 4.0 Credits
BSTEC 103 - Document Processing II 1.0 to 4.0 Credits
Take 1-2 credits combined between BSTEC 102 and 103.
BSTEC 127 - Ten-Key Skill Building 3.0 Credits
BSTEC 200 - Keyboard Skill Building 3.0 Credits
BSTEC 209 - Desktop Publishing 1.0 to 3.0 Credits (Take 3 credits.)
BSTEC 223 - Advanced Access 3.0 Credits
BSTEC 233 - Dental Office Administration 5.0 Credits
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I 5.0 Credits
MGMT 270 - Project Management I: Project Scope/Requirements 5.0 Credits

Program Electives Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate the following Learning Outcome from Program Elective courses:

Demonstrate a breadth or depth of knowledge and skill, according to the students’ independent selection of degree elective courses or according to the program’s specialized areas of focus.

Signatures

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Adviser’s Signature and Date

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Dean’s Signature and Date

Eff: summer 2012 | Rev: 06/12