Students learn to master the computer keyboard, develop speed and accuracy, and prepare basic business documents.
Prerequisite: None
Offered: Fall, Spring
Note: If waived, must be replaced with a Business course.
Information Technology Certificate
Administrative Assistant – General Office Administration
Overview
Students in this option learn to keyboard, write and format business documents; use a variety of information processing tools; administer and organize an automated office; and apply correct office procedures in various situations.
Students are encouraged to build on certificate programs and eventually obtain a degree at the College.
| Courses | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GIT101 | 3 | ||
| BUS102 (or GIT105) |
3 | ||
| ACC111 | 3 | ||
| GIT110 | 3 | ||
| BUS100 | 3 | ||
| GIT220 | 3 | ||
| BIT202 | 3 | ||
| PSY101 | 3 | ||
Business Elective
Any course with an ACC, BIT, BUS, CUL, ENT, GIT, HRM or MKT designation. |
3 | ||
| Total Credits | 27 | ||
Career Outlook
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Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Information Technology – Administrative Assistant – General Office Administration certificate, students are able to:
- Read, write, discuss and think critically about topics and ideas in information and/or office technology.
- Analyze ethical issues and apply ethical standards in the performance of responsibilities in a variety of information and office technology careers.
- Synthesize information from communications, information technology, office technology, and business to provide customer service and solve business problems.
- Assume entry-level positions in a variety of information and office technology careers.
- Work well with teams in an information or office technology setting.
- Continue education in an associate program.