2023-2024 Catalog

Medical Office Administration Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree

Transfer Options

  • Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
    • BAS Organizational Supervision
  • Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
    • Bachelor of Technology Applied Technical Leadership

Program Description

The Medical Office Administration (MOA) program offers specialized administrative and clinical skills which are required to coordinate office functions in a healthcare setting. Graduates are prepared for positions such as medical coding associates, medical office administrators, medical assistants, medical billing specialists, and medical language specialists.

General Information

  • Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree.

General Requirements

  • This degree requires successful completion of 60 credit hours.
  • All degree-seeking students are required to take Student Success.
  • A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
  • Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

Residency Requirement

The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements.  Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.

 

Degree Plan

Semester I (17 hours)

ENGL 1113Composition I

3

MATH 1063Mathematical Reasoning

3

MIS 1003Introduction to Computers

3

OS 1002Intro to Keyboarding

2

OS 2283Microsoft Word

3

GSTD 1043Rocket Awareness Orientation

3

Semester II (15 hours)

AH 1143Medical Terminology

3

MOA 2013Medical Coding I

3

CS 2223Electronic Spreadsheet

3

OS 1023College Keyboarding

3

MOA 1003Medical Office Administration

3

Semester III (15 hours)

BA 2223Business Communications

3

MOA 1013Basic Pharmacology

3

MOA 2003Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology

3

OS 1143Speedbuilding

3

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

ECON 2103Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECON 2003Principles of Macroeconomics

3

Semester IV (15 hours)

CE 2403Internship I

3

MOA 2023Medical Coding II

3

MOA 2043Medical Billing

3

MOA 2053Electronic Health Records

3

OS 1113Records & Database Management

3

Total Credit Hours: 62