Administrative Assistant Certificate

The Administrative Assistant Certificate prepares students to develop the skills needed to perform the duties of an entry level office support position. This program will equip students with the practical skills needed including essential computer application competencies, communication skills, and office procedures including organizational and strategic management, time management, problem solving, and critical thinking skills designed to meet the demands of today’s rapidly changing administrative workforce.

* Milestone Courses should be taken in the order shown. This will help you stay on track and graduate on time.

Semester 1

OIM-115 Administrative Technology and Procedures Credits: 3
BUS-207 Professional Communication Credits: 3
or
COM-171 Public Speaking and Professional Comm Credits: 3
CIT-110 Applications/Concepts Credits: 3

Total Credits: 9

Semester 1 Advising Note

There are no milestone courses.

Semester 2

CIT-234 Decision Support Using MS Excel Credits: 3
MAN-112 Organizational Behavior/Design Credits: 3
Elective- Career Elective Credits: 3

Choose from:

BUS-201 Business Law I , ACC-101 Principles of Accounting I , FIN-106 Introduction to Corporate Finance , NHP-180 Medical Terminology , CMT-111 HTML5 , or any global language course

Total Credits: 9

Semester 2 Advising Note

There are no milestone courses.
The career elective provides knowledge relevant to a student’s specific field of interest to enhance their career development and boost their employability.
Apply to take the MS Office certification exam if desired.
Apply for graduation.

Upon Completion of This Concentration Graduates Will Be Able To:

Demonstrate proficiency in computer and software applications.
Use the complete range of Microsoft Office applications in an efficient manner.
Demonstrate the ability to use various communication mediums.
Demonstrate organizational, strategic planning, time management, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Examine ethical issues and apply ethical standards.
Work well with teams in a diverse work environment.
Utilize office technology and procedures.

Career Outlook

Graduates of this program may qualify for entry-level positions such as administrative assistants, staff assistants, or receptionists in a wide range of small and large organizations. Students qualify to take the MS Office certification exam at the end of the program.