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BUSINESS & EDUCATION Professional Office Technology
The Professional Office Technology program at TSTC Marshall is tailored to meet the growing needs of individuals either currently working or those seeking entry-level positions in office administration. Secretaries and administrative assistants are increasingly assuming responsibilities once reserved for managerial and professional staff. Secretaries and administrative assistants usually work in schools, hospitals, corporate settings and government agencies. We offer an Associates of Applied Science degree in Professional Office Technology. The courses offered through the Professional Office Technology program are designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to run an organization efficiently. Students learn computer software applications, communication skills (both verbal and written), and critical thinking skills. Students also become proficient in typing, presentations (both visual and verbal), office procedures, and the ability to work independently in this ever-changing world of technology. In addition, TSTC Marshall offers a Professional Office Technology – Medical Specialization certificate of completion. This certificate is designed to provide students with the specialized skills necessary to prepare them for employment in a medical office and to develop students’ office skills along with specialization directed toward medical terminology, anatomy and physiology for medical assistants, and general medical office procedures.
POFT 2331 Administrative Systems XXXX X3XX Approved Technical Elective Total
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General Education Requirements Credits ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 HUMA X3XX ACGM Approved Humanities Elective 3 MATH X3XX ACGM Approved Math Elective 3 PSYC X3XX ACGM Approved Social & Behavioral Science Elective 3 SPCH X3XX ACGM Approved Speech Elective 3 Total 15
Professional Office Technology - Medical Office Specialization Certificate of Completion Total Credits: 42
Major Requirements Credits ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I 3 ACNT 1311 Introduction to Computerized Accounting 3 HITT 1301 Health Data Content & Structure 3 POFM 1302 Medical Software Applications 3 HRPO 1311 Human Relations 3 MDCA 1309 Anatomy & Physiology for Medical Assistants 3 MDCA 1313 Medical Terminology 3 MRKG 1301 Customer Relationship Management 3 POFI 1301 Computer Applications I 3 POFM 1300 Medical Coding Basics 3 POFM 1317 Medical Administrative Support 3 POFM 1327 Medical Insurance 3 POFT 1301 Business English 3 POFT 1329 Beginning Keyboarding 3 Total 42
Professional Office Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree Total Credits: 69
Major Requirements Credits ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting 3 ACNT 1311 Introduction to Computerized Accounting 3 BMGT 1327 Principals of Management 3 BMGT 2309 Leadership 3 HRPO 1311 Human Relations 3 HRPO 2301 Human Resource Management 3 ITSC 1309 Integrated Software Applications I 3 ITSC 2321 Integrated Software Applications II 3 ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database 3 LAWT 1301 Copyright & Ethical Issues 3 MRKG 1301 Customer Relations 3 POFI 2331 Desktop Publishing 3 POFT 1301 Business English 3 POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures 3 POFT 1319 Records & Information Management 3 POFT 1329 Beginning Keyboarding 3
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