Administrative Professional
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in the Administrative Professional degree is designed to provide training for various office positions. The curriculum incorporates people and technological skills essential for job success. Includes instruction in business communications, office procedures, public relations, accounting, records management, and report preparation. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Administrative Professional is also available.
Details
Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism and Management
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Administrative Professional (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3680
Total credits required
62-70
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Apply effective oral, written, and visual business communication skills.
- Apply current technology to specific business tasks.
- Create advanced business documents, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Demonstrate critical thinking through written and oral formats.
- Apply functions of modern business, including business principles and marketing to business situations.
- Use the Internet as a communication tool and information resource.
- Analyze legal, ethical and social implications of business decisions and their impact on various individuals, groups and societies.
- Apply mathematics to common business calculations.
- Apply effective interpersonal and customer service skills in the workplace.
- Apply professional behavior and ethics.
Career statistics
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
$64,310 Show expanded career information for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
$40,150 Show expanded career information for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC110 or CIS105 |
Computer Usage and Applications or Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS or CS | 3 | ||
| BPC101AA or BPC/OAS111AA or CIS121AE or CIS121AI or CIS122AE or CIS133AA |
Introduction to Computers I or Computer Keyboarding I or Windows Operating System: Level I or Mac Operating System or Windows Operating System: Level II or Internet/Web Development Level I-A | Select three (3) of the course options for a total of three (3) credits | 3 | ||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
| GBS151 | Introduction to Business | 3 | |||
| GBS120 | Workplace Communication Skills | Critical course | 3 | ||
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS113DE | Microsoft Word: Word Processing | 3 | |||
| GBS131 | Business Calculations | 3 | |||
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
| SBU200 | Society and Business | G, SB | 3 | ||
| ACC115 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Mathematics | Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area | MA | 3–6 | |
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| CIS114DE | Excel Spreadsheet | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 |
Restricted Electives
Students should select a total of 15 credits from the following courses in consultation with a Department Advisor
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC+++ | Any ACC Accounting prefixed course | Any ACC+++ courses may be selected, except courses from ACC prefix used to satisfy the Required Courses area | 3 | ||
| CIS103 | Introduction to Social Media | 3 | |||
| CIS117DM | Microsoft Access: Database Management | 3 | |||
| CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 | |||
| CIS214DE | Advanced Excel Spreadsheet: Level II | 3 | |||
| GBS205 | Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business | 3 | |||
| MGT126 | Customer Service Skills and Strategies | 3 | |||
| MGT251 | Human Relations in Business | 3 | |||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 | |||
| MKT271 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBS120 | Workplace Communication Skills | Critical course | 3 | ||
| BPC101AA or BPC/OAS111AA or CIS121AE or CIS121AI or CIS122AE or CIS133AA |
Introduction to Computers I or Computer Keyboarding I or Windows Operating System: Level I or Mac Operating System or Windows Operating System: Level II or Internet/Web Development Level I-A | Select three (3) of the course options for a total of three (3) credits | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC110 or CIS105 |
Computer Usage and Applications or Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS or CS | 3 | ||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS113DE | Microsoft Word: Word Processing | 3 | |||
| GBS151 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBS131 | Business Calculations | 3 | |||
| CIS114DE | Excel Spreadsheet | 3 | |||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
| ACC115 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBU200 | Society and Business | G, SB | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Mathematics | Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area | MA | 3–6 | |
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 9
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 10
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Restricted Electives
Students should select a total of 15 credits from the following courses in consultation with a Department Advisor
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC+++ | Any ACC Accounting prefixed course | Any ACC+++ courses may be selected, except courses from ACC prefix used to satisfy the Required Courses area | 3 | ||
| CIS103 | Introduction to Social Media | 3 | |||
| CIS117DM | Microsoft Access: Database Management | 3 | |||
| CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 | |||
| CIS214DE | Advanced Excel Spreadsheet: Level II | 3 | |||
| GBS205 | Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business | 3 | |||
| MGT126 | Customer Service Skills and Strategies | 3 | |||
| MGT251 | Human Relations in Business | 3 | |||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 | |||
| MKT271 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Course Area Key
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=188741).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Administrative Professional