Associate's Degree in Administrative Technology
Associate of Science in Business Administration
Associate of Science in General Studies

• ACC 223 Principles of Accounting I 4
• ACC 224 Principles of Accounting II 4
• AT 222 Business Presentation Application 2
• AT 223 Database Application 2
• AT 320 Microcomputer Applications 3
• AT 321 Administrative Management 3
• AT 340 Business Communication 3
• AT 350 Information Resource Management 3
• AT 385 Office Internship 3

• AT 130 Elementary Keyboarding 3
• AT 140 Intermediate Keyboarding 3
• AT 270 Advanced Keyboarding

Associate of Science in Business Administration

Business Administration Core Requirements 30 Hours

• ACC 223 Principles of Accounting I 3 hours
  An introduction to financial accounting concepts and principles as they apply to various forms of business for profit. The role of accounting information in decision-making, financial statement interpretation and use, communicating accounting knowledge, and the ability to think and apply accounting knowledge are collectively the focus. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
• ACC 224 Principles of Accounting II 3 hours
  A continuation of ACC 223 with introduction of managerial accounting principles and systems, planning and control, current management trends, and applications to real-world problems. Prerequisite: ACC 223 or equivalent.
• ECO 221 Macroeconomics 3 hours
  A study of modern economic society: economic concepts of national income, inflation, unemployment, and the role of banking. The problems of economic stabilization through monetary, fiscal, and trade policies.
• ECO 222 Microeconomics 3 hours
  A study of modern economic society: the subsystems of consumer and firm behavior; pricing, production, and problems in markets both domestic and international.
• BA 100 Introduction to Business 3 hours
  A survey of the business disciplines, including management, marketing, finance, data processing, accounting, economics, and business legal environment. Recommended for students without previous business coursework.
• BA 301 Marketing I 3 hours
  Introduction to the "marketing concept," including product, price, promotion, and distribution. Prerequisite: ECO 222.

(Choose one of the following two courses)

• BA 311 Principles of Management 3 hours
  Management functions of staffing, planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the organization. Prerequisite: ECO 221 or 222.
• BA 314 Human Resource Management 3 hours
  Personnel policies. Compensation policy. Recruiting, selection, and training of personnel. Issues in motivation and supervision. Fringe benefit plans. Prerequisite: BA311; ECO221 or ECO222.

• BA 324 Introduction to Finance 3 hours
  Introduction of principles of finance, concepts, and analytical tools in finance. Examination of the sources and uses of funds, budgeting, and the concepts of present value and its role in capital budgeting decisions will be covered. Prerequisites: ECO221 and ACC223.
• AT 320 Microcomputer Applications 3 hours
  This course serves as an introduction to microcomputer applications. Lecture, discussion, and intensive “hands-on” experience with Microsoft Word and Excel will be utilized. Prerequisite: AT130 or consent of instructor.
• AT385 Office Internship 3 hours
  This course involves a parallel or cooperative work assignment in an office supervised and coordinated by a faculty member. Periodic seminars and assignments related to the job are required.
  Prerequisites: Consent of instructor prior to registration.

General Education Requirements 35 hours

• PE 103 Introduction to Physical Education 2 hours
• PE Physical activity 1 hour
• ENG 170 Introduction to Literature 3 hours
• CHS Christian Studies course 3 hours
• Art, Drama, and Music (Choose 1 course) 2 hours
• ENG 111 English Composition I 3 hours
• ENG 112 English Composition II 3 hours
• COM 140 Intro. to Communication (or equivalent) 3 hours
• MTH 110 College Math (or equivalent) 3 hours
• CIS 100 Introduction to Computer Science 3 hours
• Biological Science or Physical Science (Choose 1 course) 3-5 hours
• Social Sciences (Choose PSY 111 or SOC 110) 3 hours
• History/Political Science (Choose HST120 or POL110) 3 hours

Total Business Administration: 30 Hours

Total General Education hours required: 35 Hours

Total Hours required for Associates degree: 65 Hours

Associate of Science in General Studies

PERSONAL AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT 16 hours

• ENG170 Introduction to Literature 3 hours
  Practice in reading, interpreting, evaluating, and writing about literature. The purpose of the course is to enable students to cultivate a critical appreciation of literature, its aesthetic qualities, and its relevance to the real life experiences and concerns of individuals and cultures. Prerequisites: ENG112 or consent of instructor.
• CHS130 Religion in Life (or CHS/PHI equivalent) 3 hours
  Relates the vital issues of the Christian faith to the contemporary scene.
• PE103/PE Introduction to Physical Education/Activity 3 hours
  The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding and personal appreciation of the relationship of health promotion, physical activity and fitness to life-long health and well being, so that the individual will select an appropriate personal lifestyle necessary to produce optimal life-long health and well-being. Emphasis is placed upon the concept of health fitness related to optimal functioning of the cardio respiratory system, nutrition, and body composition, and muscle-skeletal function.
• ART110 Understanding Art (or ART equivalent) 2 hours
  A survey of ancient art to art of the present, with emphasis on art principles and how they are related to everyday life.
• MUS125 Understanding Music (or MUS equivalent) 2 hours
  An introductory course for non-music students. Understanding Music investigates the purposes and functions of music in our own western culture and in other cultures. It also provides the student with “tools” to enable critical listening to and understanding of music in a wide variety of styles.
• TH120 Fundamentals of Speech 3 hours
  A course designed to help students write and present speeches effectively. Emphasis is placed on the use of standard diction.
  

SYMBOLICS OF INFORMATION 9 hours

• ENG111 English Composition I 3 hours
  A course in writing as a recursive process involving the discovery and communication of meaning. The students write, revise, and edit texts with the aim of communicating with various audiences of readers. Students whose final grades are lower than C must retake ENG 111 the next semester.
• ENG112 English Composition II 3 hours
  A course in argumentative and persuasive writing and academic discourse. Students practice rhetorical strategies and scholarly methods as they perform assigned research and writing projects. Students whose final grades are lower than C must retake ENG 112 the following semester.
  Prerequisite: ENG 111.
• MTH110 College Math 3 hours
  This course is designed as a terminal course in mathematics in the general education curriculum and does not assume any algebraic or geometric background on the part of the student. The objective of the course is to acquaint the student with the various branches of mathematics and to develop an appreciation and understanding of the relationship of mathematics to the modern world. This course will not count toward mathematics major or minor programs.

SCIENCE AND SOCIAL SCIENCE 24 hours

• GEG315 World Geography 3 hours
  This course highlights the topography, climate, natural resources and demography of the seven continents and further emphasizes maps, and political status of major world powers and other global considerations.
• POL110 American Government 3 hours
  This course studies the development and interrelation of American national state, and local governments; and public opinion, political parties, civil rights, duties of citizenship, and present governmental trends.
• PSY111 General Psychology 3 hours
  This is an introductory course in psychology. It is designed to acquaint students with such topics as heredity, motivation, emotions, learning, social adjustments, and various psychological techniques, principles and laws.
• BIO103 Environment and Man (or BIO equivalent) 3 hours
  An examination of man’s relationship to the environment with an emphasis on current environmental problems. This is a general education course and does not count toward a major or minor in biology.
• CHE100 Introduction to Chemistry 3 hours
  This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the basic principles of chemistry and the properties of the more common elements and chemical compounds. This course does not count on a science major or minor, but will satisfy the General Education requirement for Physical Science.
• SOC110 Introduction to Sociology 3 hours
  An introduction to sociology as a discipline. The sociological perspective will be used to examine social groups, structure, and institutions, as well as everyday human interaction.
• HST120 U.S. History since 1877 (or HST equivalent) 3 hours
  Immigration, westward movement, economic growth and problems; world power, the two world wars, the cold war, and national developments to the present.
• ECO110 Introduction to Economics 3 hours
  A survey of the present economic system; price-making forces; production, consumption, distribution of goods and services; wealth, money, credit, banking, public finance; capitalism, and other economic systems. For non-business students and associate degree students.

ELECTIVES 15 hours

• CIS100 Computer Information Systems 3 hours
  An introduction to computers and applications. The course includes a brief introduction to microcomputer
  operations, hardware, and operating systems. Various application packages are taught and will include word processing, spreadsheet, database, communications, etc. Computer terminology, computer careers, and computer ethics will also be covered. Does not apply to CIS major or CIS minor.

Free electives 12 hours

MINIMUM HOURS REQUIRED: 64 hours