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Executive Assistant A.A.S.

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Program Available at:

  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland

Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Associate of Applied Science

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI Must be Complete

For more information, visit the Dallas College Business Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Executive Assistant degree. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Business Technology-Executive Assistant. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.

The Associate of Applied Science Degree comprehensive curriculum is designed as an advanced level program to prepare you for executive assistant and computer support positions in an office environment. Students will use state-of-the-art technology to develop skills necessary to become a productive member of the business community. Courses that complete the degree and  the Administrative Specialist (AS), Business Office Specialist (BO), and Software Application Specialist (SA) Certificates are noted below.

Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

POFT 1329 – Beginning Keyboarding (Course also applies to AS, BO, SA)

POFI 1301 – Computer Applications I (Course also applies to AS, BO)

CHOOSE ONE: 

  • POFT 1309 – Administrative Office Procedures I (Either course will apply to AS, BO) OR
  • POFM 1317 – Medical Administrative Support (Either course will apply to AS, BO)

POFT 2312 – Business Correspondence and Communication (Course also applies to AS, BO)

BMGT 1309 – Information and Project Management (Course also applies to AS, BO)

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.

  2. Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.

    ​Total Hours: 15​

SEMESTER 2

POFI 2301 – Word Processing (Course also applies to AS, BO, SA)

POFI 1349 – Spreadsheets (Course also applies to AS, SA)

POFI 2350 – Databases (Course also applies to AS, SA)

POFT 1328 – Business Presentations (Course also applies to AS, SA)

ACNT 1311 – Introduction to Computerized Accounting (Course also applies to AS, SA)

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
  2. Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative Education course.
  3. Meet with your success coach to apply for the Administrative Specialist Certificate, Business Office Specialist Certificate and Software Application Specialist Certificate.

     ​​Total Hours: 15​  

SEMESTER 3

POFT 1301 – Business English

POFT 1319 – Records and Information Management I

POFT 1321 – Business Math

CHOOSE ONE:

CHOOSE ONE: 

  • POFT 1380 – Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General This is the capstone course for this award. OR
  • POFT 1382 – Cooperative Education-General Office Occupations and Clerical Services This is the capstone course for this award.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.

    ​Total Hours: 15​

SEMESTER 4

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or better.

CHOOSE ONE: 

  • SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
  • SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. OR
  • SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication SPCH 1321 is preferred.

HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.

SOCIAL /BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.

NATURAL SCIENCE CORE ELECTIVE** (4 hours) This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or better.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

  1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Business Technology-Executive Assistant A.A.S. and Administrative Specialist Certificate.
  2. Sign up for commencement.
  3. Join the Alumni Network!

     Total Hours: 15​  

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated July 15, 2025