Administrative Information Support, A.A.S.
Every industry relies heavily on competent, qualified, and professional office staff. The two-year AAS in Administrative Information Support program provides training for students seeking to develop their skills and knowledge of office administration and office systems. The program core focuses on word processing, presentations, graphics, spreadsheet, and database applications, as well as written and oral business communication skills, office procedures, and basic accounting skills.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 63 | |
| General Education Requirements | 18 Credits | |
| English: | ||
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| Mathematics: | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra (4) | ||
| College Algebra QL (4) | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries QL (5) | ||
| Humanities/Fine Arts/Foreign Language | ||
| Any approved Humanities/Fine Arts/Foreign Language Distribution | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science ECON 2010 or ECON 2020 recommended for students who plan to pursue BS Information Management | ||
| Any approved Social and Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Biology or Physical Science | ||
| Any approved Biology or Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Physical Education/Health/Safety or Environment | ||
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Discpline Core Requirements | 33 Credits | |
| IM 1010 | Basic Computer Applications | 3 |
| IM 2010 | Business Computer Proficiency | 3 |
| or IM 2600 | Spreadsheet Applications | |
| IM 2100 | Document Processing Applications | 3 |
| IM 2300 | Information Management Principles | 3 |
| IM 2500 | Graphic Applications | 3 |
| INFO 1200 | Computer Programming I for IS IT | 3 |
| INFO 2420 | Web Application Design | 3 |
| ACC 2110 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| FIN 1060 | Personal Finance SS | 3 |
| MKTG 220G | Written Business Communication GI WE | 3 |
| COMM 2110 | Interpersonal Communication SS | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | 12 Credits | |
| Complete 12 credits from the following department pre-approved electives: | 12 | |
| E-Commerce Techniques for Small Business (undefined) | ||
| Computer Proficiency for Technology Professionals (3) | ||
| Database Fundamentals (3) | ||
| Inclusive Leadership SS (3) | ||
| Business Statistics I (3) | ||
| Business Quantitative Analysis (3) | ||
Graduation Requirements
- Minimum 63 credits to graduate.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 or above with a minimum 2.5 GPA in all discipline core and elective courses with no grade lower than a C-.
- A minimum keyboarding skill of 40 net words per minute is required for graduation.
- Residency hours--minimum of 20 credit hours through attendance at UVU.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements. Students are responsible for completing all prerequisite courses.
Note: Potential 4-year students need to take MATH 1050 College Algebra QL as their MATHEMATICS Distribution.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| Complete one of following: | 4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| College Algebra QL | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries QL | ||
| IM 1010 | Basic Computer Applications | 3 |
| INFO 2420 | Web Application Design | 3 |
| Humanities or Fine Arts | 3 | |
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| INFO 1200 | Computer Programming I for IS IT | 3 |
| IM 2010 or IM 2600 | Business Computer Proficiency or Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| Social/ Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| ACC 2110 | Principles of Accounting I (Elective) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| IM 2300 | Information Management Principles | 3 |
| IM 2500 | Graphic Applications | 3 |
| IM 2100 | Document Processing Applications | 3 |
| MKTG 220G | Written Business Communication GI WE (Elective) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| COMM 2110 | Interpersonal Communication SS | 3 |
| FIN 1060 | Personal Finance SS | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 63 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- An ability to explain information and project management concepts in written and verbal forms.
- Recognition of the need for continued interest in maintaining and updating technical skills required by business and industry.
- A global perspective on legal and ethical issues surrounding information management and technology.
- An ability to analyze problems and use appropriate skills and technology to reach solutions.