Program Overview

Administrative Support Assistant Certificate of Achievement

Related Degrees & Certificates

• AS Associate in Science Degree Program
  • Administrative Assistant | 60 units
  • Administrative Support Assistant | 60 units
• CA Certificate of Achievement
  • Administrative Assistant | 27 units
  • General Office | 12 units

Career Opportunities

After completing the certificate and or degree, you have the skills necessary to work in an office environment. Job titles include, but not limited to general office support, administrative support assistant, or receptionist.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

• Develop the computer skills and confidence to obtain employment.
• Develop the ability and knowledge to plan, design, create, edit, integrate, and manage business documents using current technology.
• Utilize current supporting technology, according to industry standards, to increase workplace effectiveness.

Program Overview

This Certificate and Degree prepares workers to perform clerical duties such as answering telephones, e-mail, word processing, prepare correspondence, reports, forms, e-mails or other materials. These positions require employees to interact effectively with coworkers and multitask.

Requirements

Major: Core and Selective Requirements

Complete Core Courses, 16.5 units

• BUS. 101 | Human Relations in the Workplace | 3 units
• BUS. 401 | Business Communications | 3 units
• CBOT 432 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 units
• CBOT 448 | Using Microsoft Windows | 1.5 units
• CBOT 472 | Beginning Word Processing | 1.5 units
• CBOT 474 | Intermediate Word Processing | 1.5 units
• CBOT 475 | Using Outlook | 1.5 units
• CBOT 476 | Adobe Acrobat | 1.5 units

Selective Courses, choose a minimum of 7 units from the following:

• BUS. 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 units
• BUS. 201 | Business Law | 3 units
• CBOT 415 | Beginning Computer Keyboarding | 1.5 units
• OR
• CBOT 417 | Skill Building | 1.5 units
• CBOT 435 | Spreadsheets | 3 units
• CBOT 457 | Using PowerPoint in Business | 2 units
• MATH 120 | Intermediate Algebra | 5 units

Total Required Units: 23.5