Administrative Support Assistant Associates in Science Degree Program
San Mateo , United States
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Degree
Diploma
Major
Office Administration | Office Management | Secretarial and office Work
Area of study
Business and Administration
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Associate in Science in Administrative Support Assistant program equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for clerical duties in professional office settings. The program emphasizes communication, multitasking, and teamwork abilities, preparing graduates for roles such as Administrative Support Assistant, General Office Support, and Receptionist. Core courses cover essential office applications and business principles, while selective courses allow students to tailor their education to specific industry needs.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- This Associate in Science degree program in Administrative Support Assistant prepares individuals for clerical duties such as answering phones, managing emails, preparing correspondence, and using computer applications in a professional office setting.
- The program emphasizes developing strong communication, multitasking, and teamwork abilities to effectively interact with colleagues.
Outline:
Core Courses (16.5 units)
- BUS. 101 Human Relations in the Workplace
- BUS. 401 Business Communications
- CBOT 432 Introduction to Computer Applications
- CBOT 448 Using Microsoft Windows
- CBOT 472 Beginning Word Processing
- CBOT 474 Intermediate Word Processing
- CBOT 475 Using Outlook
- CBOT 476 Adobe Acrobat
Selective Courses (choose 7 units from the following)
- BUS. 100 Introduction to Business
- CBOT 415 Beginning Computer Keyboarding
- CBOT 417 Skill Building
- CBOT 435 Spreadsheets
- CBOT 457 Using PowerPoint in Business
Careers:
- Upon completing this degree program, graduates possess skills to pursue various office support roles such as Administrative Support Assistant, General Office Support, and Receptionist in diverse industries and organizations.
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About University
San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley
Overview:
San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley (SMCSV) is a group of three community colleges located in San Mateo County, California: Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. SMCSV offers both in-person and online study options for international students.
Services Offered:
In-person study:
Students can choose to study at any of the three colleges.Online study:
The Global Online Learning Program allows students to study online from outside the US.Academic advising:
Dedicated international counselors provide one-on-one academic advising.Homestay program:
A dedicated housing coordinator assists with finding suitable homestay options.Scholarships:
Over 50 institutional scholarships are available for all students.Internship opportunities:
Students can access internship opportunities in Silicon Valley.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Safe neighborhoods:
Campuses are located in safe neighborhoods.Close to major cities:
Students have easy access to San Francisco and San Jose.Campus resources:
Students have access to learning centers, writing centers, and other resources.Key Reasons to Study There:
University transfer:
SMCSV has over 140 partner universities for transfer.Top-ranked colleges:
SMCSV colleges are consistently ranked highly.First-rate STEM education:
SMCSV offers strong STEM programs.Silicon Valley location:
Students have access to internship opportunities in the tech hub.Early class registration:
International students receive priority registration.Academic Programs:
Other:
English language requirements:
Students need to meet a minimum English proficiency level (TOEFL iBT 56/IELTS 5.5/Duolingo 85).Unit requirements:
In-person study requires a minimum of 12 units, while online study has no unit requirement.Start dates:
Programs start in Fall (August), Spring (January), or Summer (June). Summer admission is only for transfer and change of status students.Total programs
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