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Administrative Assistant, AAS
Program Details
This major is designed to prepare learners for employment as administrative secretaries or assistants. Administrative assistants' responsibilities may include processing incoming and outgoing mail, communicating through electronic mail, scheduling, keyboarding documents and forms, transcribing business documents and forms, transcribing business documents from machine dictation, filing and retrieving records, handling telephone calls, and making travel arrangements. In addition, they may be given more challenging tasks such as composing and dictating letters, recording meeting minutes, collecting data and performing research, generating reports, maintaining budgets and other bookkeeping applications, and applying supervisory responsibilities. Learners in this major will also perform advanced microcomputer applications that will include file transfer options; malicious program items; management techniques; networking and security; data communications; and software evaluation, selection, and installation procedures. This major requires strong verbal, listening, and writing skills; interpersonal and supervisory skills; ability to keep confidences; knowledge of records management; and knowledge of a variety of software application programs and integrated electronic office systems.
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Employment Opportunities
Graduates of this major may find employment in a wide variety of business, educational, and governmental offices - possibly in management positions or with supervisory responsibilities. The shortage of experienced office employees and the increase in demand anticipated by the U.S. Department of Labor make this an excellent career choice.
Program Accreditations
The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.
Articulation Agreements
We will be glad to help you research transfer and articulation opportunities.
Course Requirements
Administrative Assistant, AAS (70 Credits)
| Course # | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| ACCT1100 | Prin of Bookkeeping | 3 |
| ACCT1108 | Busn Math/Calculators | 3 |
| ACCT1120 | Business Law | 3 |
| ACCT1124 | Spreadsheet Concepts | 3 |
| ADMS1100 | Keyboarding I | 3 |
| ADMS1102 | Keyboarding II | 3 |
| ADMS1116 | Business Communications | 3 |
| ADMS1126 | Administrative Office Sup | 3 |
| ADMS2124 | Advanced Micro Tech | 3 |
| CPTR1104 | Intro to Computer Tech | 3 |
| CPTR1106 | Microcomputer Databases | 3 |
| CRLT1102 | Contem Career Search | 1 |
| ECON2204 | Markets & Resource Alloc | 3 |
| ENGL1111 | College Writing I | 3 |
| MKTG1108 | Customer Relations Mgmt | 3 |
| PHIL1201 | Ethics | 3 |
| PSYC1105 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SPCH1110 | Intro Public Speaking | 3 |
| SSCI1104 | Human Relations | 3 |
| SUPL1108 | Lead & Facilitate Teams | 3 |
| SUPL1120 | Supervisory Leadership | 3 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| General Education Electives | 3 | |
| Total Credits: 70 | ||
Approximate Cost
Administrative Assistant, AAS (70 Credits)
Amounts listed are estimated. Actual costs are subject to changes in purchasing agreements, curriculum, requirements, tuition and fees, local Internet fees, and whether or not your computer meets the minimum specifications. Fees, charges and policies are as of the publication date and subject to change.
| Item | Cost Basis | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| * Admission fee | $20 | One-time fee |
| Course books and supplies | $158 | Estimated Per Term |
| Tuition | $199 | Per Credit |
| Student Activity Fee | $1.50 | Per Credit |
| Association Fee | $0.31 | Per Credit |
| Technology Fee | $8.00 | Per Credit |
| * Computer | $1500 | Estimated One-time investment |
| Internet Access | $30 | Estimated Per Month |
| * Other | NA | NA |
| Estimated Per Term Cost: | $1496 | Based on 6 credits or 2 courses per term. Excludes (*) items, as one-time fees. |
| Cost to Complete Program: | $19457 | Includes one-time costs. Assumes new computer purchase. If student already owns a computer that meets the minimum specs, the estimated cost should be reduced by $1500. |
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