Administrative Assistant (Certificate)

The Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for positions in administrative support careers. It equips office professionals to respond to the demands of a dynamic computerized workplace. This certificate focuses on skills necessary to become an effective Administrative Assistant.

This program is also offered as a Career and College Promise (CCP) Pathway for eligible high school students.

A.A.S. Degree Level Option: Office Administration
Diploma Level Option: Office Administration Diploma

Graduates should qualify for employment in a variety of positions in business, government and industry. Job classifications range from entry-level to supervisor to middle management. Graduates receive preparation to take the Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) exam.

The outlook for a large variety of administrative support positions is average to above-average according to the 2006-2007 Career Choice in North Carolina newsletter, published by the North Carolina Occupational Information Coordinating Committee.

Annual starting salaries can range anywhere from $16,000- $25,000 for a receptionist and from $25,000-$57,000 for an executive assistant.

Students will demonstrate the ability to use a variety of office technology.
Students will demonstrate the ability to identify and utilize the required skills and technical information necessary in assisting office administrators.
Students will demonstrate the ability to produce a variety of business documents using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in an acceptable business format.
Students will demonstrate the ability to utilize various records management methods in storing and retrieving information.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of accepted ethical behavior and interpersonal skills that reflect an understanding of diversity and the need for teamwork.
Students will demonstrate communication skills that include the ability to read, comprehend and analyze information; and to express ideas effectively through written and oral communications.
Students will utilize critical thinking skills to solve problems and facilitate task and project completion.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic bookkeeping principles and computation skills for analyzing, recording and reporting financial data.

Administrative Assistant(C23570C) Certificate
Course and Hour Requirements
	Title	Class	Lab	Work Exp/ Clinical	Credits
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	2	2	0	3
OST 131	Keyboarding	1	2	0	2
OST 136	Word Processing	2	2	0	3
OST 159	Office Ethics	3	0	0	3
OST 164	Office Editing	3	0	0	3
OST 181	Office Procedures	2	2	0	3
Total semester hours required for Certificate:					17

Aug 19, 2019

Estimated Tuition $1,292	Location Main Campus
Credit Hours 17	Career Information Click to Learn More

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