2026-2027 Catalog 
    
    Jun 15, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog

Administrative Professional Technology - Concentration: Administrative Specialist (Pending Final Approval)


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Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.


The Administrative Professional Technology (APT) program prepares individuals for a variety of positions in today’s dynamic office environment. Courses in current office procedures, software applications, office management, and interpersonal communications prepare students for careers as administrative assistants, office managers, patient account representatives, physican or hospital coders, and legal office administrators.


After completing program requirements, students should be academically prepared to take the following:

  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams: Word Associate, Excel Associate, and Access Associate
  • Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
  • Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification exam*

*Requires successful course completion of ICD-PCS and CPT Coding.

Student

General Education Requirements


Note: All courses must be from the Approved Courses for General Education  courses for each category listed in the General Education section of this catalog.

Learning Support


Additional courses may be required to overcome deficiencies in English, mathematics, and reading.

Typical Program of Study


 

Spring


 

Fall


 

Total Credit Hours: 60


For Further Information


Tracy Eades
Department Head/Associate Professor
Administrative Professional Technology
Telephone: 423.354.2575
tmeades@NortheastState.edu

or

Larena Grieshaber
Associate Professor
Administrative Professional Technology
Telephone: 423.354.2526
legrieshaber@NortheastState.edu

or

Alesia Miller
Assistant Professor
Administrative Professional Technology
Telephone: 423.354.2480
aamiller@NortheastState.edu

or

Click here to contact the Technologies Division.

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