Administrative Support Assistant

Certificate Program
AS21

Program Description
This 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 administrative technology degree and/or diploma programs. (Program Length: 3 Semesters)

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

Employment Opportunities
Office assistant, receptionist, virtual administrative assistant, typist

CURRICULUM

COURSE TITLE	NUMBER	CREDITS
Essential Technical Courses		20
Introduction to Computers	COMP 1000	3
Office Procedures	BUSN 1240	3
Word Processing Applications	BUSN 1400	4
Document Production	BUSN 1440	4
Elective(s)	BUSN xxxx	6
	Total Hours	20

Elective(s)
Elective choices include any BUSN course, ALHS 1090.

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

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