Administrative Support Assistant Certificate

AS21

Program Description

This Administrative Support Assistant certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions in office administration. Courses will cover word processing, keyboarding, and office procedures. Students wanting to work in medical or health offices are advised to take ALHS 1090 for their elective. All other students are advised to take any BUSN course for their elective. Courses in this certificate apply to the Business Technology degree and/or diploma programs.

View the Administrative Support Assistant Certificate Program Fact Sheet for additional information.

Employment Opportunities

Office assistant, receptionist, virtual assistant

Curriculum

Essential Technical Courses (18 Credits)

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
BUSN 1240 - Office Procedures Credit hours: 3
BUSN 2140 - Expert Word Processing Credit hours: 3
BUSN 1460 - Keyboarding and Document Formatting Credit hours: 4
BUSN XXXX - Elective(s) Credit hours: 6

Total Hours: 18

Elective(s):

Any BUSN course not in this certificate program, ALHS 1090 . Recommended electives:

BUSN 2200 - Office Accounting Credit hours: 4
BUSN 1250 - Records Management Credit hours: 3
BUSN 1300 - Introduction to Business Credit hours: 3
BUSN 1420 - Database Applications Credit hours: 4
BUSN 1450 - Computer Applications for the Business Professional Credit hours: 4
BUSN 1470 - Professional Communication Skills Credit hours: 3
BUSN 2130 - Expert Spreadsheet Analysis Credit hours: 3
BUSN 2150 - Social Media and Electronic Communication Credit hours: 3

Note:

Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to individual course descriptions for further information.

Suggested First Semester classes:

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
6 credit hours of BUSN Elective(s)