| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 201 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 202 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Economics II | 3 |
| MGT 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGT 433 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MGT 460 | Human Behavior in Organizations | 3 |
| MGT | 1Elective OR | |
| PSY 402 | Industrial Psychology | 3 |
1May be selected from any course with an MGT prefix.
Students electing a minor in Marketing should complete the following course sequence:
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 201 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 202 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Economics II | 3 |
| MGT 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKT 301 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MKT 410 | Marketing Communications | 3 |
| MKT 420 | Marketing Management | 3 |
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Administrative Support Services is designed for students who wish to become practicing office professionals. The program emphasizes the development of skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed by office professionals for success in today's highly technological offices. Successful completion of this program prepares students for positions as administrative assistants, executive secretaries, document processors, records management supervisors, and other administrative positions within the office environment.
The program is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of accounting, psychology, business organizations, fundamental office skills, sophisticated office equipment and technology, and modern office management. A minimum of 66 semester credit hours is required for completion of the program. The curriculum includes a strong liberal studies component and a core of professional and support courses.
To satisfy the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree in Administrative Support Services, a student must complete a minimum of 66 semester credit hours. The required courses are ADM 103, 121, 222, 224, 225, 230, 231, and 242. The remaining courses include ACC 201 and ACC 202; BUA 204; ECO 200; ENG 101 and 102; MAT 111; PSY 200 or SOC 203; SPE 103; 6 semester credit hours of advised electives; 6 semester credit hours of professional electives; and 3 semester credit hours of free electives.
Through an articulation agreement with the Department of Vocational/Adult Education of the Cabinet for Workforce Development, the Administrative Support Services Program also offers eligible students the opportunity to gain academic credit for coursework previously taken through post-secondary vocational education institutions in the state of Kentucky. Such coursework, which is similar in content and learning outcomes and exceeds the number of contact hours for courses taught at Kentucky State University, may be covered by the articulation agreement. Students who wish to assess their eligibility for articulating academic credit should contact the Dean of the School of Business.
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Department of Vocational/Adult Education of the Cabinet for Workforce Development, the Administrative Support Services Program also offers eligible students the opportunity to gain academic credit for coursework previously taken through post-secondary vocational education institutions in the state of Kentucky. Such coursework, which is similar in content and learning outcomes and exceeds the number of contact hours for courses taught at Kentucky State University, may be covered by the articulation agreement. Students who wish to assess their eligibility for articulating academic credit should contact the Dean of the School of Business.
Designated persons successfully completing the Certified Professional Secretaries' (CPS) exam and maintaining current CPS designation will be awarded 18 semester credit hours for the following courses: ADM 121, 222, and 242; ACC 201; BUA 204; and ECO 201. To be awarded this credit, the student must be an official associate degree-seeker in Administrative Support Services and have completed at least 12 semester credit hours of courses as prescribed in the Administrative Support Services curriculum. For more information, interested students should contact the Dean of the School of Business.
Kentucky State University, through articulation agreements with some local high schools, offers credit to students graduating from business education and continuing their studies in Administrative Support Services. Inquiries relating to these agreements should be directed to the School of Business.
Students from select area secondary and post-secondary schools may qualify for transfer of coursework under existing Articulation Agreements with Kentucky State University. Students enrolled in the Associate Degree program in Administrative Support Services may receive credit for previous classes in office administration or office applications. The credit transfer agreements enable students to pursue a University degree without transitional delay or duplication of previous coursework. Credit may be awarded after a thorough review of a student's transcript and consultation with a University faculty advisor. A competency-based examination may also be given by the advisor to assist in the transfer evaluation process. More information may be obtained from the School of Business Office.