Administrative Professional Technology
Administrative Professional Technology
Learn the skills needed to become an administrative professional
Programs of Study
The Business Office concentration is a course of study designed to teach the skill set required of the administrative professional in today’s business office environment. Courses are designed to ensure expertise in current office procedures, software applications, editing and proofreading, critical thinking, office management, and interpersonal skills. Career opportunities include receptionist, office manager, administrative assistant and executive assistant. For course and degree information, see the Business Office concentration academic map.
The Legal Office concentration prepares individuals for employment as secretaries, office managers and administrative assistants in law enforcement offices, courts and legal offices. The program provides the opportunity for skill development in the areas of software applications, electronic and routine office procedures, records management, law office management, legal document processing, communications, legal terminology and transcription. For course and degree information, see the Legal Office concentration academic map.
The Medical Office concentration prepares individuals for a variety of positions in today’s medical office environment such as medical receptionists, medical records clerks, hospital ward clerks, medical insurance clerks, patient account representatives, medical transcriptionists, medical administrative assistants, and physician or hospital coders. The program provides the opportunity for skill development in the areas of software applications, office procedures, electronic health records, medical information management, communications, transcription and coding. For course and degree information, see the Medical Office concentration academic map.
Degree/Certificate Academic Maps
Computer Software Specialist Certificate
Course Information
Explore our Interactive Course Schedule to learn more about course offerings at Southwest.
