Associate in Applied Science
This program prepares students for higher-level support positions in office settings where increased responsibilities require technical skills in desktop publishing, presentation software, accounting, and database software. Students will also gain broader skills through completion of the general education courses required for an associate’s degree.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
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Some concentrations in this program are also available online.
Program is also available online
2023-2024 Academic Requirements
This program prepares students for higher-level support positions in office settings where increased responsibilities require technical skills in desktop publishing, presentation software, accounting, and database software. Students will also gain broader skills through completion of the general education courses required for an associate's degree.
Note: This program is not an AAMA Certification preparation program.
Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: https://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php .
- Division
- Business/Computer Technologies
- Department
- Business Department
- Advisors
Concentrations
First Semester
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 100 or | Accounting Practices for Business | ||
| ACC 111 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 | |
| BOS 157 | Word Processing and Document Formatting I | 3 | |
| BOS 184 | Spreadsheet Software Applications I | 3 | |
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | ||
| Total | 12 | ||
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMG 155 | Business on the Internet | 3 | |
| BOS 207 | Presentation Software Applications | 2 | |
| BOS 257 | Word Processing and Document Formatting II | 3 | |
| BOS 182 or | Database Software Applications | ||
| BOS 284 | Spreadsheet Software Applications II | 3 | |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | ||
| Total | 14 | ||
Fourth Semester
Fifth Semester
- Total Credits Required
- 61
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Fifth Semester
- Total Credits Required
- 62
First Semester
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOS 157 | Word Processing and Document Formatting I | 3 | |
| BOS 184 | Spreadsheet Software Applications I | 3 | |
| HSC 124 | Medical Terminology | 3 | |
| BIO 109 or | Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| BIO 111 | Anatomy and Physiology - Normal Structure and Function | 4 | |
| Total | 13 | ||
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Fifth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOS 182 or | Database Software Applications | ||
| BOS 284 | Spreadsheet Software Applications II | 3 | |
| HSC 131 | CPR/AED and First Aid | 1 | |
| PHL 244 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care | 3 | |
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | ||
| Total | 10 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Fifth Semester
- Total Credits Required
- 63