2017-2018 Course Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Nov 22, 2024  
2017-2018 Course Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Administrative Support Assistant Certificate


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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. (Program Length: 2 Semesters)

Students who do not type at least 25 words per minute will be advised to take BUSN 1100  their first semester.

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

Employment Opportunities

Office assistant, receptionist, virtual administrative assistant, typist

Regulations published by the U.S. Department of Education require institutions that participate in the Title IV student financial assistance programs to report certain information about students who enrolled in Title IV-eligible educational programs, two years earlier, that lead to gainful employment in a recognized occupation (GE Programs). Review current Gwinnett Technical College data for the Administrative Support Assistant certificate.

Curriculum


Essential Technical Courses (19 Credits)


Total Hours: 19


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:


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