Office Administration: Information Processing Specialty

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Brazosport College’s classes offer hands-on, real-world training - taught by experienced instructors. Employers work with the college to offer co-op classes where you can earn income while you’re learning. Office administrators work with many types of computer software to perform tasks previously handled by managers. Some professionals choose to be generalists, while others specialize. Businesses in the local area need qualified professionals who can step into a position and become the office expert. With each type of specialty, you are prepared to step into different office environments. If you’re ready for a promotion or even want to start your own business, then enroll today.

Full Time Course Sequence: AAS Degree, Certificate

Associate of Applied Science: 60 Credit Hours

Foundations

Foundations courses provide the footing for the remainder of the Associates Degree and beyond. They provide the knowledge and skills upon which other courses will build. Whether attending full or part time, plan to complete most if not all of Foundations prior to taking courses under Knowledge Building or Preparing for Completion.

PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework
. Click to view/hide options. Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
POFI 1301 - Computer Applications I Credit Hours: 3
POFT 1309 - Administrative Office Procedures I Credit Hours: 3
POFT 2301 - Intermediate Keyboarding Credit Hours: 3
POFI 1349 - Spreadsheets (Excel) Credit Hours: 3
POFI 1380 - Cooperative Education I - Business/ Office Automation/ Technology Credit Hours: 3 OR Approved Elective¹

Knowledge Building

Knowledge Building courses expand upon foundational learning and develop skills at a deeper level. It is recommended that students complete these courses prior to moving forward to Preparing for Completion.

MATH 1332 - Quantitative Reasoning Credit Hours: 3 OR Other College Level Math Course
ACNT 1303 - Introduction to Accounting I (Office) Credit Hours: 3
POFI 2301 - Word Processing (MS Word) Credit Hours: 3
POFT 1319 - Records and Information Management I Credit Hours: 3
POFI 1381 - Cooperative Education II - Business/ Office Automation/ Technology Credit Hours: 3 Or Approved Elective ¹
POFT 2312 - Business Correspondence and Communication Credit Hours: 3
ITSW 1307 - Introduction to Database (Access) Credit Hours: 3

Preparing For Completion

These courses provide capstone knowledge and skills, which prepares students for their next steps. Before beginning the third set of courses in this pathway, complete the Application for Graduation at the Admission’s Office. You should also meet with your coach/advisor to begin preparing applications for transfer.

ACNT 1325 - Principles of Accounting I (Office) Credit Hours: 3 OR ACCT 2401 Principles of Accounting I
BMGT 1327 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3
IMED 1316 - Web Design I Credit Hours: 3
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication Credit Hours: 3 OR SPCH 1315 OR SPCH 1318
Elective: Language/Philosophy/Culture OR Creative Arts
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POFI 2380 - Cooperative Education III - Business/ Office Automation/ Technology Credit Hours: 3 Or Approved Elective ¹

Office Administration: Information Processing Certificate: 30 Credit Hours

ACNT 1303 - Introduction to Accounting I (Office) Credit Hours: 3
POFI 1301 - Computer Applications I Credit Hours: 3
POFT 1309 - Administrative Office Procedures I Credit Hours: 3
POFT 1319 - Records and Information Management I Credit Hours: 3
POFI 1349 - Spreadsheets (Excel) Credit Hours: 3
POFI 2301 - Word Processing (MS Word) Credit Hours: 3
POFT 2301 - Intermediate Keyboarding Credit Hours: 3
POFT 2312 - Business Correspondence and Communication Credit Hours: 3
POFI 1380 - Cooperative Education I - Business/ Office Automation/ Technology Credit Hours: 3 OR Approved Elective¹
ITSW 1307 - Introduction to Database (Access) Credit Hours: 3 OR IMED 1316

Note

¹Approved elective substitutions for Cooperative Education courses require division chair approval prior to registration in the elective course.