Office Administration Technology (Bookkeeping Assistant) - Associate of Applied Science

Doña Ana Community College

2024-2025 Catalog

(62-65 credits)

NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required OATS courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 62 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Prefix Title Credits
General Education
Select one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits 1, 212-14
This degree requires courses from Areas I, IV, V, and VI; students do not need to take additional courses to complete the General Education requirements.
Area I: Communications
Composition I 34
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences
Choose one from the following:
Survey of Economics 33
Macroeconomic Principles 33
Principles of Microeconomics 33
Area V: Humanities
Choose one from the following:
United States History I 33
United States History II 33
World History I 33
World History II 33
Western Civilization I 33
Western Civilization II 33
Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking 33
Philosophy and World Religions 33
Philosophy, Law, and Ethics 33
Introduction to Ethics 33
Philosophical Thought 33
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts
Choose one from the following:
Orientation in Art 33
Visual Concepts 33
History of Art I 33
Music Appreciation: Jazz 33
Music Appreciation: Western Music 33
Introduction to Theatre 33
General Education Elective 23-4
Core Requirements
Related/Professional Requirements (25-27 credits)
OATS 102Keyboarding: Document Formatting3
OATS 105Business English3
OATS 106Business Mathematics3
OATS 110Records Management3
or HIT 110 Electronic Health Records
OATS 120Accounting Procedures I3
or ACCT 2110 Principles of Accounting I
OATS 203Office Equipment and Procedures I3
OATS 209Business and Technical Communications3
OATS/HIT 221Internship I3
OATS 239Personal Development3
Major Requirements
Concentration Coursework
OATS 121Accounting Procedures II3
OATS 140Payroll Accounting3
OATS 205Accounting Software I3
OATS 215Spreadsheet Applications1-3
OATS 241Auditing and Business Issues3
OATS 244Tax Preparation3
OATS 270Office Administration Technology Capstone0,3
Total Credits59-65
1

Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area. 

2

See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses. 

3

Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.

4

HIT 110 Electronic Health Records should be taken only by those who plan to pursue the Medical Office Assistant option.

5

OATS 221 Internship I/HIT 221 Internship I are restricted to majors.

(62-63 credits)

A Suggested Plan of Study

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract.  Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.

NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required OATS courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 62 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 4
Composition I
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts - Choose one from the following: 3
Orientation in Art
History of Art I
Visual Concepts
Music Appreciation: Jazz
Music Appreciation: Western Music
Introduction to Theatre
OATS 102 Keyboarding: Document Formatting 3
OATS 105 Business English 3
OATS 106 Business Mathematics 3
 Credits16
Semester 2
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 3
Survey of Economics
or Macroeconomic Principles
or Principles of Microeconomics
OATS 110
Records Management
or Electronic Health Records
3
OATS 120
Accounting Procedures I
or Principles of Accounting I
3
OATS 205 Accounting Software I 3
OATS 215 Spreadsheet Applications 3
 Credits15
Semester 3
General Education Elective - Choose one course from the NM General Education Requirements in the NMSU/DACC Catalog. 3-4
OATS 121 Accounting Procedures II 3
OATS 140 Payroll Accounting 3
OATS 203 Office Equipment and Procedures I 3
OATS 209 Business and Technical Communications 3
 Credits15-16
Semester 4
Area V: Humanities - Choose one from the following: 3
United States History I
United States History II
World History I
World History II
Western Civilization I
Western Civilization II
Introduction to Philosophy
Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking
Philosophy and World Religions
Philosophy, Law, and Ethics
Introduction to Ethics
Philosophical Thought
OATS 221
Internship I
or Internship I
1
OATS 239 Personal Development 3
OATS 241 Auditing and Business Issues 3
OATS 244 Tax Preparation 3
OATS 270 Office Administration Technology Capstone 0-3
 Credits13-16
 Total Credits59-63