The Administrative Assistant Certificate is designed to prepare students for employment as office support professionals and administrative assistants.
Prerequisites
- BUS105 Keyboarding (or demonstrated ability to touch-type 25 WPM)
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 62–63 | |
| BUS106 | Keyboarding/Skillbuilding [1] | 3 |
| BUS112 | Multicultural Issues in the American Workplace | 5 |
| BUS116 | Business Mathematics/Spreadsheets | 5 |
| BUS117 | Records Management | 2 |
| BUS123 | Word for Business | 5 |
| BUS124 | Excel for Business | 5 |
| BUS125 | Access for Business | 5 |
| BUS126 | PowerPoint for Business | 2 |
| BUS127 | Outlook for Business [2] | 2 or 3 |
| BUS131 | Integrated Communications I | 5 |
| BUS140 | Customer Relations | 5 |
| BUS216 | Professional Development | 5 |
| BUS230 | Business Communications | 5 |
| BUS270 | Integrated Office Applications | 5 |
| CWE110 | Internship | 3 |
Total credits for certificate: 62–63
- [1] Repeatable Courses
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BUS106 may be repeated up to two times to assist students in achieving typing skills required by industry.
- [2] Under Development
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This course is currently under development.
The total credits specified are the minimum required to earn this degree or certificate.
Note: advanced placement testing, work experience, and transfer of credits may result in course waivers, credit transfer, and advanced placement.
Throughout this program of study the importance of a responsible and professional work ethic is stressed. Factors leading to such a work ethic are identified and discussed. Instruction is also provided in effective leadership and how it enhances the work environment. Input from this program's industrial advisory committee is essential to curriculum content pertaining to the work ethic and leadership as well as the technically oriented curriculum.
Effective Winter 2008
Administrative Assistant Certificate of Achievement
547H / 52.0204
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