Associate in Applied Science in Administrative Professional

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
  • Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
BPC110 or
CIS105
Computer Usage and Applications or Survey of Computer Information Systems CS 3
BPC101AA or
BPC/OAS111AA or
CIS121AE or
CIS121AI or
CIS122AE or
CIS133AA
Introduction to Computers I or Computer Keyboarding I or Windows Operating System: Level I or Mac Operating System or Windows Operating System: Level II or Internet/Web Development Level I-A Select three (3) of the course options for a total of three (3) credits 3
ENG101 or
ENG107
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
GBS151 Introduction to Business 3
GBS120 Workplace Communication Skills Critical course 3
FYE101 or
FYE103
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS113DE Microsoft Word: Word Processing 3
GBS131 Business Calculations 3
ENG102 or
ENG108
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3
SBU200 Society and Business G, SB 3
ACC115 Computerized Accounting 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
MA Mathematics Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area MA 3–6
RE Restricted Elective 3
CIS114DE Excel Spreadsheet 3
RE Restricted Elective 3
RE Restricted Elective 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design HU 3
SG or
SQ
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative SG or SQ 4
RE Restricted Elective 3
RE Restricted Elective 3
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM225 or
COM230
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication SB or L 3

Restricted Electives

Students should select a total of 15 credits from the following courses in consultation with a Department Advisor

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ACC+++ Any ACC Accounting prefixed course Any ACC+++ courses may be selected, except courses from ACC prefix used to satisfy the Required Courses area 3
CIS103 Introduction to Social Media 3
CIS117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management 3
CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3
CIS214DE Advanced Excel Spreadsheet: Level II 3
GBS205 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business 3
MGT126 Customer Service Skills and Strategies 3
MGT251 Human Relations in Business 3
MKT110 Marketing and Social Networking 3
MKT271 Principles of Marketing 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
GBS120 Workplace Communication Skills Critical course 3
BPC101AA or
BPC/OAS111AA or
CIS121AE or
CIS121AI or
CIS122AE or
CIS133AA
Introduction to Computers I or Computer Keyboarding I or Windows Operating System: Level I or Mac Operating System or Windows Operating System: Level II or Internet/Web Development Level I-A Select three (3) of the course options for a total of three (3) credits 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
BPC110 or
CIS105
Computer Usage and Applications or Survey of Computer Information Systems CS 3
ENG101 or
ENG107
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
FYE101 or
FYE103
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS113DE Microsoft Word: Word Processing 3
GBS151 Introduction to Business 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
GBS131 Business Calculations 3
CIS114DE Excel Spreadsheet 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG102 or
ENG108
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
ACC115 Computerized Accounting 3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SBU200 Society and Business G, SB 3
RE Restricted Elective 3

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
MA Mathematics Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area MA 3–6
RE Restricted Elective 3

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM225 or
COM230
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication SB or L 3
RE Restricted Elective 3

Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design HU 3
RE Restricted Elective 3

Term 10

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 10
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SG or
SQ
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative SG or SQ 4
RE Restricted Elective 3

Restricted Electives

Students should select a total of 15 credits from the following courses in consultation with a Department Advisor

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ACC+++ Any ACC Accounting prefixed course Any ACC+++ courses may be selected, except courses from ACC prefix used to satisfy the Required Courses area 3
CIS103 Introduction to Social Media 3
CIS117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management 3
CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3
CIS214DE Advanced Excel Spreadsheet: Level II 3
GBS205 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business 3
MGT126 Customer Service Skills and Strategies 3
MGT251 Human Relations in Business 3
MKT110 Marketing and Social Networking 3
MKT271 Principles of Marketing 3

Course Area Key

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.