BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BUSINESS
Administrative Professional Services AAS
This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning an Administrative
Professional Services degree. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course
availability. If this advising map is followed as outlined, you will earn an Associate in Applied
Science Degree.
The Administrative Professional Services program emphasizes the need for quality
customer service, human relations, communication, and technology skills in the office
where employment opportunities increase significantly for those who have these essential skills and can assume
responsibility and perform a variety of office functions.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
☐ Complete Admissions and Testing processes ☐ Meet with BIM advisor prior to enrolling
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Office Clerk Certificate of Accomplishment Requirements ( 16 Credits )
☐ BIM 102 – Document Formatting (4)
☐ BIM 103 – The Administrative Professional (2)
☐ BIM 109 – Internet Communications <1
st
Credit> (1)
☐ BIM 130 – Filing (2)
☐ BUS 120 – Human Relations on the Job (4)
☐ BUS 215 – Customer Service (3)
Office Assistant Certificate of Accomplishment Requirements (32 Credits Total )
Office Clerk, plus the following:
☐ BIM 104 – Intermediate Keyboarding (3)
☐ BIM 180 – Introduction to MS Office (5)
☐ BUS 121 – Business English (5)
☐ CSS 102 – Focus on Success (3)
☐ CSS 100 – College Success Skills (3)
Customer Service Associate Certificate of Achievement Requirements (53 Credits)
Office Assistant, plus the following:
☐ BUS& 101 – Intro to Business (5)
☐ BUS 102 – Business Mathematics (5)
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BUS 122 – Business Communications (5)
☐ CMST 100 – Human Communications (4) OR
☐ CMST&220 – Public Speaking (5)
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FAD 150 – Industrial First Aid (2)
Administrative Assistant Certificate of Achievement Requirements (66 Credits Total)
Customer Service Associate, plus the following:
☐ BIM 112 – Proof & Edit (3)
☐ BIM 280 – Advanced Microsoft Office (5)
☐ BUS 114 – Business Ethics (5)
Administrative Professional Services AAS Degree Requirements (94+ Credits)
Administrative Assistant, plus the following:
☐ BIM 262 – Professional Preparation (3)
☐ BIM 285 – MOS Prep & Certification [Word, Excel] (2)
☐ BUS 200 – Supervision (5)
☐ 18 + credits of BIM Electives
94+ TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT
Rev. 2020.01.15
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SID: _______________________
