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
2024-2025 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 | |
---|---|---|---|
BOS 182 or | Database Software Applications | ||
BOS 284 | Spreadsheet Software Applications II | 3 | |
BOS 206 | Personal Management Application and Internet Resources | 2 | |
BOS 207 | Presentation Software Applications | 2 | |
BOS 257 | Word Processing and Document Formatting II | 3 | |
ENG 111 | Composition I | 4 | |
Total | 14 |
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
- Total Credits Required
- 61
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
- Total Credits Required
- 60
First Semester
Second Semester
Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
---|---|---|---|
BIO 109 or | Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology | ||
BIO 111 | Anatomy and Physiology - Normal Structure and Function | 4-5 | |
BOS 184 | Spreadsheet Software Applications I | 3 | |
BOS 206 | Personal Management Application and Internet Resources | 2 | |
BOS 257 | Word Processing and Document Formatting II | 3 | |
Elective | Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
Total | 15 |
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
---|---|---|---|
BOS 182 or | Database Software Applications | ||
BOS 284 | Spreadsheet Software Applications II | 3 | |
BOS 207 | Presentation Software Applications | 2 | |
MBC 224 | Medical Insurance and Reimbursement | 4 | |
PHL 244 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care | 3 | |
Elective | Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
Total | 15 |
- Total Credits Required
- 60
First Semester
Second Semester
Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
---|---|---|---|
BMG 230 | Principles of Management | 3 | |
BMG 240 | Human Resources Management | 3 | |
BOS 206 | Personal Management Application and Internet Resources | 2 | |
BOS 207 | Presentation Software Applications | 2 | |
BOS 257 | Word Processing and Document Formatting II | 3 | |
Elective | Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
Total | 16 |
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
- Total Credits Required
- 60