1996-1997 catalog
Degrees and Programs
Office Management and Technology
College of Rural Alaska, Business Technologies Division
Kuskokwim Campus (907) 543-4500
Northwest Campus (907) 443-2201
Tanana Valley Campus (907) 474-7400
Certificate; Degree: A.A.S.
Minimum Requirements for Degree: A.A.S.: 60 credits; Certificate: 30 credits
The Office Management and Technology program provides students with the specific skills needed to obtain entry level employment or achieve career advancement. Review courses aimed at preparing candidates for the Certified Professional Secretary examination are offered annually.
Courses covering basic knowledge and skills, emerging technology, advanced procedures, and interpersonal skills are offered. Potential careers for graduates include office secretary, stenographer, file clerk, receptionist, word information processors and office supervisors. This division offers both an associate degree and a certificate program.
Undergraduate Degree Requirements
Office Management and Technology A.A.S. Degree
- Complete the following general university and A.A.S. requirements:
Communications:
ENGL 111X and ENGL 211X, 212*, or 213X (6)
COMM 131X or 141X (3)
Mathematics or Natural Science:
A math or natural science course at the 100 level or above (3)
Humanities, social sciences, mathematics, natural science or Perspectives on the Human Condition (3) - Complete the following major degree requirements:
ACCT 161 Accounting Concepts and Uses I
or ABUS 142 Office Accounting I (2-3)
CIOS 108 Keyboarding II/Intermediate Typewriting (3)
CIOS 116 Calculating Machines (2)
CIOS 131 WordPerfect
or CIOS 132 Microsoft Word (2)
CIOS 135 Microcomputer Spreadsheets (3)
CIOS 160 Business English (3)
CIOS 165 Office Procedures (3)
CIOS 260 Business Communications (3)
CIOS 264 Filing/Records Management (3)
CIOS 265 Office Management (3)
Subtotal (minimum of 31-32 credits) - Complete 7 (minimum) credits from the following major specialty electives:
ACCT 262 Accounting Concepts and Uses II (3)
ABUS 154 Human Relations (3)
ABUS 155 Business Math (2)
ABUS 179 Principles of Supervision (3)
CIOS 100 Introduction to Personal Computers (1)
CIOS 106 Keyboarding I/Beginning Typewriting (3)
CIOS 162 Alphabetic Shorthand (3)
CIOS 205 Medical Typewriting (2)
CIOS 206 Legal Typewriting (3)
CIOS 207 Machine Transcription (2)
CIOS 208 Medical Machine Transcription (1)
CIOS 209 Legal Machine Transcription (1)
Any other ABUS or CIOS course (1-6) - Complete 6-7 general electives credits.
Degree Total (60-61 credits)
*ENGL 212 does not fulfill the second half of the written communication requirement for the baccalaureate degree.
Office Management and Technology Certificate
- Complete the following major specialty requirements:
ACCT 161 Accounting Concepts and Uses I
or ABUS 142 Office Accounting I (2-3)
CIOS 108 Keyboarding II/Intermediate Typewriting (3)
CIOS 109 Keyboarding III/Advanced Typewriting (3)
CIOS 116 Calculating Machines (2)
CIOS 131 WordPerfect or CIOS 132 Microsoft Word (3)
CIOS 160 Business English (3)
CIOS 165 Office Procedures (3)
CIOS 264 Filing/Records Management (3) - Complete 7 (minimum) credits from the following major specialty electives:
ACCT 262 Accounting Concepts and Uses II (3)
ABUS 154 Human Relations (3)
ABUS 155 Business Math (2)
CIOS 100 Introduction to Personal Computers (1)
CIOS 106 Keyboarding I/Beginning Typewriting (3)
CIOS 205 Medical Typewriting (2)
CIOS 206 Legal Typewriting (3)
CIOS 207 Machine Transcription (2)
CIOS 208 Medical Machine Transcription (1)
CIOS 209 Legal Machine Transcription (1)
CIOS 260 Business Communications (3)
CIOS 265 Office Management (3)
Any other ABUS or CIOS course (1-6) - Any other ABUS or CIOS course for a total of 3 credits.
Certificate Total (32-33 credits)