Office Support

Certificate of Applied Science Degree

Program Director: Kerry Dolan

Program Faculty: Jessica Boyer

Program Website

The Office Support degree is offered online and onsite.

This program is designed to prepare for entry-level employment in the office setting in a variety of industries. Graduates will be prepared to work in private or governmental agencies as office clerks, administrative assistants and other related positions designed to support the business operations of an organization.

This stackable credential may lead students directly into the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Office Management & Supervision.

For more information on other related business degrees, visit the catalog pages for the Accounting AAS and Office Management & Supervision.

Graduates are prepared to:

• Create and maintain business records.
• Use office software applications.
• Communicate professionally, both orally and in writing.
   

Estimated Resident Program Cost*

Estimated Resident Program Cost

Item	Cost
Tuition and Fees	$4,262
Books/Supplies	$1,038
Total	$5,300

*

Fall 2026 MUS Student Health Insurance Premiums may be changing. Please check the Health Insurance website for confirmed premium rates.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Credits
BGEN 105	Introduction to Business +	3
CAPP 131	Basic MS Office +	3
COMX 115	Introduction to Interpersonal Communication +	3
M 105	Contemporary Mathematics **, +	3
Select one of the following:
WRIT 101	College Writing I **, +	3
WRIT 121	Introduction to Technical Writing **, +	3
	Credits	15
Spring
ACTG 101	Accounting Procedures I **, +	3
ACTG 180	Payroll Accounting *,+	3
BMGT 245	Customer Service Management *,+	3
CAPP 145	Collaborative Technologies *,+	3
CAPP 156	MS Excel *,+	3
	Credits	15
	Total Credits	30

+

A grade of C- or above is required for graduation.

*

Indicates prerequisites needed.

**

Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment.