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Administrative Information Support, A.A.S.

  • Requirements
  • Graduation Plan
  • Department
  • Program Details

Requirements

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.

Total Program Credits: 63

General Education Requirements: 18 Credits
English:  
  ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
or ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC (5)  
Mathematics:  
Complete one of the following: 4
  MAT 1010   Intermediate Algebra  (4)   
  MATH 1050   College Algebra QL (4)   
  MATH 1055  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 (2)  
Discipline Core Requirements:   36 Credits
  IM 1010 Basic Computer Applications 3
  IM 2100 Document Processing Applications 3
  IM 2300  Information Management Principles  3
  IM 2500  Graphic Applications  3
  IM 2010 Business Computer Proficiency 3
or IM 2600  Spreadsheet Applications  (3)  
  INFO 1200 Computer Programming I for IS IT  3
  INFO 2420  Web Application Design  3
  ACC 2010 Financial Accounting  3
  ACC 2020 Managerial Accounting  3
  FIN 1060  Personal Finance SS 3
  MKTG 220G Written Business Communication GI WE 3
  COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication SS  3
Elective Requirements:   9 Credits
Complete 9 credits from the following department pre-approved electives: 9
  IM 2800 Integrated Software Projects (3)  
  IT 1700 Cybersecurity Essentials (3)  
  ACC 1150 Fundamentals of Business Math (3)  
  MGMT 1200 Business English (3)  
  MGMT 2030 Inclusive Leadership SS (3)  

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Minimum 63 credits to graduate.
  2. 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-.
  3. A minimum keyboarding skill of 40 net words per minute is required for graduation.
  4. Residency hours--minimum of 20 credit hours through attendance at UVU.
  5. 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.

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC 3
MATH 1010 or 1050 or 1055 Intermediate Algebra QL or College Algebra QL or College Algebra with Preliminaries QL 4
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
  Semester Total: 18
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
INFO 1200
Computer Programming I for IS IT 3
IM 2010 or IM 2600 Business Computer Proficiency or Spreadsheet Applications 3
Social/Behavioral Science Dsitribution 3
Biology or Phyiscal Science 3
ACC 2010
Financial Accounting 3
  Semester Total: 15
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication SS 3
ACC 2020
 Managerial Accounting 3
IM 2300 Information Management Principles 3
IM 2500 Graphic Applications 3
MKTG 220G Written Business Communication GI WE 3
  Semester Total: 15
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
IM 2100 Document Processing Applications 3
Elective 3
COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication SS 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
  Semester Total: 15
  Degree Total 63

Department

Information Systems and Technology

The Information Systems and Technology department is in the   Scott M. Smith College of Engineering. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Information Systems and Technology department, visit their website.

Information Systems and Technology department

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. An ability to explain information and project management concepts in written and verbal forms.
  2. Recognition of the need for continued interest in maintaining and updating technical skills required by business and industry.
  3. A global perspective on legal and ethical issues surrounding information management and technology.
  4. An ability to analyze problems and use appropriate skills and technology to reach solutions.
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