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| The Office Administratioin Technology offers a flexible program leading to the Associate in Applied Science degree. While secretarial and office administration skills are still the foundation of this program, the elective structure allows the student to aquire a broad base of business and computer skills to enhance upward mobility. Students may enter the A.A. S. degree directly, or they may elect to complete a certificate and diploma program first. Courses completed for the certificate and diploma may then be applied to the requirements for the A.A.S. degree. |
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| What You'll Learn... |
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Basic office procedures |
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Computer keyboarding |
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Computer/software skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and desktop publishing |
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Machine transcription skills |
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Records/information management skills |
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Communication, interpersonal, management and organzational skills |
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| What You'll Earn... |
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A competitive salary with good opportunity for advancement |
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Employment opportunities in federal, state, and local government agencies: small, medium, and large business; colleges, hospitals, and other nonprofit organizations |
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The background needed to receive office proficiency certification and/or become a Certified Professional Secretary as well as a preparation for becoming Microsoft Office User Specialist
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| Why You'll Succeed... |
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More than half of all jobs require education beyond high school |
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Employees with degrees tend to be more eligible for promotion.* |
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Associate degree holders generally earn more than high school graduates.* |
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College credit may be awarded for relevant work experience. |
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Degree graduates can generally transfer their credits to other colleges and univesites to continue their studies |
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* Studies from U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census |
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The Office Administration Technology (OAT) diploma program prepares well-trained office assistants with strong clerical, management, computer and word processing skills. This is a program emphasizing a mastery of skills in various software application programs and office procedures.
This one year diploma program can help open the door to variety of careers in the automated office including secretary, administrative assistant, office manager, and customer service representative.
Students may apply their credits toward an Office Administration Technology Associate’s degree. Software certification options are also available. |
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You can enroll in the Office Administration Technology on either a full-time or part-time basis. The length of time required to complete an Associate Degree depends on the number of courses you take each semester. Some students may need refresher courses at the basic or pre-tech level; others may receive transfer credit or credit for work experience. Delaware Tech operates on a semester system with new terms beginning in late August and mid-January, plus summer terms beginning at the end of May and in mid-June. You can start taking courses any semester or summer term; however, all technical courses may not be offered every term. Students completing this degree may be eligible to take the Microsoft User Specialist (MOUS) certification tests in an authorized Prometric Testing Center. |
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Required Technical Courses |
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| Keyboarding |
Keyboarding Applications |
Access Level I |
| Office Systems and Proceedures |
Word Level I |
Automated Office Practice |
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Referencing and Transcription |
Desktop Publishing |
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| College Math and Statistics |
Compostion |
Introduction to Business |
| Technical Writing & Communication |
Technical Electives |
Macroeconomics |
| General Psychology |
Accounting I |
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Obtain an application by calling (302) 857-1020. Complete and return to the Terry Campus with a $10 application fee.
Download Application here. |
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Take the College Placement Test (CPT) unless college-level math, reading, and English courses have been completed with a "C" grade or better. The CPT will determine appropriate placement and is scheduled by the Admissions Office. |
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Request that high school and/or college transcripts be sent to the Admissions Office.
Get the form to request transcripts here. |
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Meet with a Delaware Tech counselor to discuss CPT results. |
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Meet with an advisor to plan schedule. |
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Apply and register early for the best selection of courses. |
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| Students in this technology can participate in the International Association of Administrative Personnel Organization to enhance preparation as future office professionals |
| Microsft Office Specialist (MOS) certified instructor. |
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