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BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY, FAMILY &

CONSUMER SCIENCES DIVISION

 

OAS - INFORMATION PROCESSING SPECIALIST

  

  

 
 
 
 

The Information Processing Specialist Program is designed to prepare students with the skills necessary to enter the office support service of government, business, and industry.  Students will gain competency in word processing, spreadsheet, database and desktop publishing applications.  This program shares many of the same courses as the Office Administration - Administrative Assistant degree, but includes more information processing courses.  Upon completion of the program, the student will have the ability to meet the demands of the office.  For a complete description of general education requirements, please refer to the "Associate of Science" section by clicking here.

REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE

 

 

Recommended Course Sequence:

  
 

First Semester (Fall)

BUAD 166

CIS 1 ART

CIS 70

*OAS 51 ART or *OAS 91 ART

OAS 64

OAS 157

Second Semester (Spring)

BUAD 106

CIS 10 ART

CIS 11

CIS 80 ART

OAS 52

OAS 92

OAS 93

OAS 171

 

Third Semester (Fall)

BUAD 45

CIS 20 ART

CIS 21

OAS 58

OAS 94 ART

OAS 166

 

 

Fourth Semester (Spring)

BUAD 66

CIS 81 ART

OAS 80

OAS 96

 

Recommended Electives:

OAS 63

OAS 152

 

Business English

Computer Literacy Workshop

Windows I

Keyboarding I OR Word for Windows I

Computerized Ten-Key

Office Procedures

 

Business Mathematics

Excel for Windows I

Excel for Windows II

Internet Basics

Keyboarding II - Intermediate Typing

Word for Windows II

Word for Windows III

Proofreading Skills

General Education

 

Human Relations on the Job

Access for Windows I

Access for Windows II

Word Processing Transcription

PowerPoint

Records Management

General Education

Any Elective

 

Business Communications

Web Design (Front Page I)

Outlook

Integrated Computer Applications

General Education

 

Voice Recognition Software

Keyboarding for Speed and Accuracy

 

3

3

1

1-3

0.5

3

 

3

1

1

1

3

1

1

2

3

 

3

1

1

3

1

2

3

2.5-4.5

 

3

1

1

2

6

 

1

0.5
 

*Upon completion of OAS 51 with a grade of C or higher, OAS 91 is not necessary.  If you are proficient in keyboarding, you may be able to take OAS 91 in lieu of OAS 51.  See your counselor if you think you might qualify.

ART - There is an Articulated Agreement between Shasta College and High School/ROP programs for courses they offer that meet this course requirement.  For more information click on the course link.

 
 

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
   

Major

Additional General Education

Electives

TOTAL UNITS FOR DEGREE:

43.5-45.5

12

2.5-4.5

60

 

 

Shasta College - Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District

11555 Old Oregon Trail - P.O. Box 496006 - Redding, CA 96049-6006 - 530.242.7500

 

 

 

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