Administrative Assistant Certificate

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This certificate program prepares students for administrative assistant positions in business offices. Emphasis is on the development of communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; and the use of current web tools and software application programs. The program provides training for students in entry-level positions as well as for those who are upgrading existing skills.

(Major Code 5320; State CIP Code 52.0401)

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First Semester

BOT 105Business Document Preparation and Management*3
BOT 130Business Office Procedures3
BUS 121Introduction to Business3
CPCA 128PC Applications: MS Office3
ENGL 121Composition I*3
Total Hours15

Second Semester

ACCT 111Small Business Accounting3
or ACCT 121 Accounting I
BOT 260Desktop Publishing for the Office: Publisher*3
COMS 120Interpersonal Communication3
or COMS 121 Public Speaking
or COMS 125 Personal Communication
CPCA 118Groupware: Outlook*1
CPCA 121Introduction to Project Management*1
CPCA 228PC Applications II: MS Office*3
LAW 121Introduction to Law3
Total Hours17

Total Program Hours: 32