Administrative Support Assistant Associates in Science Degree Program

Program Overview

The Associate in Science in Administrative Support Assistant program equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for clerical duties in professional office settings. The program emphasizes communication, multitasking, and teamwork abilities, preparing graduates for roles such as Administrative Support Assistant, General Office Support, and Receptionist. Core courses cover essential office applications and business principles, while selective courses allow students to tailor their education to specific industry needs.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• This Associate in Science degree program in Administrative Support Assistant prepares individuals for clerical duties such as answering phones, managing emails, preparing correspondence, and using computer applications in a professional office setting.
• The program emphasizes developing strong communication, multitasking, and teamwork abilities to effectively interact with colleagues.

Outline:

Core Courses (16.5 units)

• BUS.
101 Human Relations in the Workplace
• BUS.
401 Business Communications
• CBOT 432 Introduction to Computer Applications
• CBOT 448 Using Microsoft Windows
• CBOT 472 Beginning Word Processing
• CBOT 474 Intermediate Word Processing
• CBOT 475 Using Outlook
• CBOT 476 Adobe Acrobat

Selective Courses (choose 7 units from the following)

• BUS.
100 Introduction to Business
• CBOT 415 Beginning Computer Keyboarding
• CBOT 417 Skill Building
• CBOT 435 Spreadsheets
• CBOT 457 Using PowerPoint in Business

Careers:

• Upon completing this degree program, graduates possess skills to pursue various office support roles such as Administrative Support Assistant, General Office Support, and Receptionist in diverse industries and organizations.