Program Description
The Administrative Office Support Certificate prepares the student as an entry-level office worker in private industry, non-profit organizations, and government offices. Entry-level positions may include routing telephone calls, handling the mail, filing and retrieving documents, and using a computer to organize data. Positions may require higher level degrees for planning meetings and special events, writing business letters, and making travel arrangements.
The role of office professionals (commonly known as administrative assistant, receptionist, word processor, and secretary) has changed due to the downsizing of companies, a decrease in middle managers, and increased use of technology. Excellent opportunities for employment continue in many companies. Because job titles in industry vary, emphasis is placed on skills and competency levels rather than job titles. Programs encompass the integration of 21st century workforce skills emphasizing communication, teamwork, project management, and problem solving.
The Administrative Office Support Certificate is based upon a “ladder” concept so that students may exit the program after 31 hours or continue to pursue the Administrative Assisting Associate in Applied Science degree. The certificate consists of the first two semesters of the degree.
Suggested Courses
Course (Credit Hours):
First Semester
BE 100 Work Environment Orientation (2)
BE 110 Data Entry Applications (1)
BE 141 Computerized Keyboarding I (3)
BUSN 116 Business Relations (3)
BUSN 160 Business Math I (3)
CS 100 Introduction to Computers (3)
Second Semester
BE 105 Business Presentation Skills (2)
BE 142 Computerized Keyboarding II (4)
BE 145 Microsoft Word (3)
BE 146 Microsoft Excel (3)
BE 180 Business Communications (4)
1Students enrolling in BE 180 must have an appropriate placement score or have taken COMM 105 as a prerequisite.
Minimum total hours required for degree: 28