Administrative Information Services (AIS)

The Administrative Information Services program provides graduates with the knowledge and technical skills needed for a career in today’s modern offices. Skilled graduates are in high demand by business, industry, government, public and private agencies. Areas of study include:

  • medical transcription
  • legal office
  • information systems
  • office management


The Administrative Information Services Program offers three
levels of learning:

  1. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree 64 credits
  2. Certificate of Applied Science (CAS)32-39 credits
          depending on area of specialization
  3. Certificate of Proficiency (CP)15-23 credits
          depending on selected area of study


Areas Of Specialization: 

Listed below are the AIS program's six areas of specialization in which you may earn an AAS degree or a CAS certificate.

Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) and Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) are offered in the following:

  • Administrative Information Services
  • Administrative Office Management
  • Legal Office
  • Medical Office Procedures
  • Medical Transcription
  • Records and Information Management

Additonally, students may opt for a Certificate of Proficiency (CP) in any of the three following areas:

  • Modern Office Fundamentals
  • Records Management/Data Processing Fundamentals
  • Word Processing Fundamentals

To see the courses the college offers in this subject, enter the term AIS in the course search box found on the NPC home page. For the specific courses you need to complete a degree or certificate in modern office skills, see the most current NPC academic checksheets.

But when you make your decision to enroll at NPC, be sure to visit an academic adviser first to ensure you are taking the quickest route possible to attain your educational goals.

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