Middle Georgia Technical College

Associate Degrees

Administrative Office Technology Degree

The Administrative Office Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s administrative and business fields. The Administrative Office Technology program provides learning opportunities, which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. The program emphasizes the use of the keyboard and applications software. Students are also introduced to accounting database and spreadsheet fundamentals. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of administrative office technology. Graduates of the program receive an Administrative Office Technology, Associate of Applied Science degree.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
Essential General Core Courses		30
ENG 191	Composition and Rhetoric 1	5
SPC 191	Fundamentals of Speech	5
ENG 193	Composition and Rhetoric II	5
ECO 191	Principles of Economics	5
PSY 191	Introduction to Psychology	5
MAT 191	College Algebra	5
Occupational Courses		70
ACC 101	Principles of Accounting I	6
ACC 102	Principles of Accounting II	6
BUS 101	Beginning Document Processing	5
BUS 102	Intermediate Document Processing	5
BUS 103	Advanced Document Processing	5
BUS 105	Database Fundamentals	3
BUS 106	Office Procedures	5
BUS 107	Machine Transcription	3
BUS 108	Word Processing	7
BUS 201	Advanced Word Processing	3
BUS 202	Spreadsheet Fundamentals	3
BUS 203	Office Management	5
or
MKT 101	Principles of Management	5
MKT 103	Business Law	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
XXX ***	Electives	6
Credits Required for Graduation		100

Diploma Programs

Business Office Technology

The Business Office Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in today's automated offices. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of Business Office Technology. Graduates of the program receive a Business Office Technology diploma with a specialization in one of the following: business office specialist; legal office specialist; or medical office specialist.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
Essential General Core Courses		18
ENG 111	Business English	5
ENG 112	Business Communication	5
MAT 111	Business Math	5
EMP 100	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3
Essential Fundamental Occupational Courses		25
BUS 101	Beginning Document Processing	5
BUS 102	Intermediate Document Processing	5
BUS 103	Advanced Document Processing	5
BUS 108	Word Processing	7
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
Specialization
Essential Business Office Specialist Courses		28
BUS 105	Database Fundamentals	3
BUS 106	Office Procedures	5
BUS 107	Machine Transcription	3
BUS 201	Advanced Word Processing	3
BUS 202	Spreadsheet Fundamentals	3
ACC 101	Principles of Accounting I	6
XXX ***	Electives	5
Essential Medical Office Specialist Courses		29
ACC 101	Principles of Accounting I	6
BUS 213	Medical Document Processing/Transcription	5
BUS 216	Medical Office Procedures	5
BUS 226	Medical Office Billing, Coding and Insurance	5
AHS 109	Medical Terminology for Allied Health	3
AHS 101	Anatomy and Physiology	5
Credits Required for Graduation from BOS		71
Credits Required for Graduation from MOS		72

Technical Certificates of Credit

Bookkeeping Specialist

The Bookkeeping Specialist program is designed to train students with marketable skills which are desirable in the Middle Georgia area. Emphasis is placed on basic accounting and communication skills. The program provides a good working knowledge of accounting in addition to fundamental computer skills and communication skills. The completer should be able to secure an entry-level position in the bookkeeping field with these proficiencies.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
ENG 111	Business English	5
MAT 111	Business Math	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
ACC 101	Principles of Accounting I	6
ACC 102	Principles of Accounting II	6
ACC 104	Computerized Accounting	3
Credits Required for Graduation		28

Medical Billing Clerk

The Medical Billing Clerk Technical Certificate of Credit is designed to provide training for an entry-level position as a medical billing clerk. It is also designed for someone who has some basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills. The program provides training for individuals looking for a career as a medical billing clerk in the medical environment. Emphasis is placed on basic coding skills, clerical skills and computer skills.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
SCT 100	Introduction toMicrocomputers	3
AHS 109	Medical Terminology	3
AHS 101	Anatomy & Physiology	5
BUS 101	Beginning Document Processing	5
BUS 226	Medical Billing/Coding/Insurance	5
BUS 236	Advanced Medical Coding	3
Credits Required for Graduation		24

Medcial Office Specialist

The Medical Office Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit is designed to provide training for an entry-level clerical position in the medical field. Emphasis will be placed on basic clerical, medical office and computer skills. Specific courses from this certificate may be applied for credit toward a diploma program.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
SCT 100	Introduction toMicrocomputers	3
BUS 101	Beginning Document Processing	5
BUS 106	Office Procedures	5
AHS 109	Medical Terminology	3
BUS 216	Medical Office Procedures	5
Credits Required for Graduation		21

Medical Transcriptionist

The Medical Transcriptionist Technical Certificate of Credit Program is designed to train individuals as a transcriptionist in the medical environment. Emphasis is placed on basic clerical skills, computer skills, medical terminology and anatomy, and medical dictation. This program will provide training for an entry level position in medical transcription (hospital, doctor’s office, nursing home, etc).

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
ENG 101	English	5
AHS 101	Anatomy and Physiology	5
AHS 109	Medical Terminology	3
BUS 101	Beginning Document Processing	5
BUS 102	Intermediate Document Processing	5
BUS 213	Medical Document Processing/Transcription	5
BUS 214	Medical Transcription II	3
Credits Required for Graduation		34

Office Applications Specialist

The Office Applications Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit is designed to train the student in software applications of word processing, database, and spreadsheet in addition to general office skills such as filing, good telephone techniques, appropriate business ethics and office behavior. A minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute must be achieved or the completion of BUS 101, Beginning Document Processing. The Student can complete the required eight classes in two full-time day quarters and will be prepared for entry-level positions in the clerical field. Upon completion of this certificate, students may then transfer into the BOT Diploma Program for an additional three full time quarters to receive a diploma in Business Office Technology.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
BUS 101	Beginning Document Processing	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
BUS 102	Intermediate Document Process.	5
BUS 106	Office Procedures	5
BUS 105	Database Fundamentals	3
BUS 202	Spreadsheet Fundamentals	3
Credits Required for Graduation		28

Office Support Specialist

The Office Support Assistant Technical Certificate of Credit program is designed to train students to perform duties more efficiently by being knowledgeable of word processing principles and practical applications. Primary emphasis is to provide the student with basic skills and knowledge of business office procedures to prepare for the workplace. The program will prepare students to enter employment as a Office Support Assistant and will upgrade the skills of current business office personnel working in the field.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
BUS 101	Beginning Document Processing	5
ENG 111	Business English	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
BUS 102	Intermediate Document Processing	5
BUS 108	Word Processing	7
BUS 107	Machine Transcription	3
Credits Required for Graduation		28