Administrative Support Associate in Science, Major

This program is designed for students working or planning to work in administrative support positions in industry and government. Areas of emphasis include word processing, spreadsheets, and database management. Computer classes are taught “hands-on” in computer labs. Students have the opportunity to polish their written communication skills as well as learn the computer skills needed to succeed in a challenging office environment. Students who complete the curriculum receive the Associate in Science degree in Administrative Support.

On average we have roughly 25-30 students enrolled in this program. Students can complete this in 2-4 semesters. We anticipate 5-10 students graduating from this program.

The goals of the Associate in Science Degree – Administrative Support is directed at the appropriate level for community colleges and is a consistent statewide pathway designed with industry involvement to prepare students for entry-level jobs, and to inform business of the rich capabilities that exist at every California Community College Campus. It leads to an Associates in Science Degree which can be attained in two years. This program addresses a valid occupational role, that of office worker. The program is designed to provide students with the skills to meet employers’ needs. Both students entering the workforce and incumbent employees desiring entry-level office and administrative support knowledge will benefit from this program.

The Associate in Science Degree – Administrative Support is designed to prepare students for entry-level office and administrative support in a variety of job positions, including general office clerks, administrative assistants, retail salespersons, customer service representatives, receptionists, and information clerks.  Students are trained in entry-level office skills including a solid foundation in Microsoft Windows and Office as well as critical thinking, problem solving, and interpersonal skills to provide greater efficiency in the workplace.

Upon completion of the degree, students will be able to:

• Create effective business-related documents

• Apply computer skills to complete business tasks

• Utilize effective and appropriate communication in an office environment

The minimum time for completion is 4 semesters;completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of unitscompleted per semester. 

 

Courses Required for the Major in Administrative Support AS

Course	Units
First semester required courses:
BSEN 70 - Grammar and Writing Essentials for Business		5.00
GNBS 100 - Essential Skills for Business Professionals		1.00
Total:		6.00
First semester choose one of the following courses:
MABS 30 - Computer Keyboarding		3.00
MABS 35 - Speedbuilding I: Keyboarding		1.50
MABS 38 - Document Production Using Microsoft Word		3.00
Total:		1.50 - 3.00
Second semester required courses:
BSEN 74 - Written Business Communication		3.00
BSMA 68 - Mathematics of Business		3.00
MABS 391 - Word Processing/Microsoft Word		3.00
Total:		9.00
Third semester required courses:
MABS 101 - Spreadsheets for Business/Excel		3.00
MABS 202 - PowerPoint Presentations		3.00
MRKT 145 - Computer Marketing Applications		3.00
Total:		9.00
Fourth semester required courses:
BSEN 76 - Business and Technical Report Writing		3.00
MABS 67 - Database for Business/Microsoft Access		3.00
Total:		6.00
Fourth semester choose one of the following courses:
MABS 408 - Website Builder for Business Portfolio / Productivity		3.00
MABS 409 - Developing Business Websites - Adobe Muse		3.00
MABS 410 - Photoshop and Acrobat for Business		3.00
	Total:	3.00
	Total:	34.50 - 36.00

 

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
BSEN 70	Grammar and Writing Essentials for Business	5	S1
GNBS 100	Essential Skills for Business Professionals	1	S1

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
MABS 30	Computer Keyboarding	3	S1
MABS 35	Speedbuilding I: Keyboarding	1.5	S1
MABS 38	Document Production Using Microsoft Word	3	S1

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
BSEN 74	Written Business Communication	3	S2
BSMA 68	Mathematics of Business	3	S2
MABS 391 Word Processing/Microsoft Word	Word Processing/Microsoft Word	3	S2

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
MABS 101	Spreadsheets for Business/Excel	3	S3
MABS 202	PowerPoint Presentations	3	S3
MRKT 145	Computer Marketing Applications	3	S3

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
BSEN 76	Business and Technical Report Writing	3	S4
MABS 67	Database for Business/Microsoft Access	3	S4

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
MABS 408	Website Builder for Business Portfolio / Productivity	3	S4
MABS 409	Developing Business Websites - Adobe Muse	3	S4
MABS 410	Photoshop and Acrobat for Business	3	S4

Given 1) one of the main objectives of CCSF’s AS – Administrative Support, to provide students with foundational knowledge and skills desirable for further specialized study in the field of administrative support, 2) that City College of San Francisco is the only Bay Area community college offering an AS – Administrative Support, and City College of San Francisco’s AS – Administrative Support Program is much needed to help prepare students for further study in the field of administrative support.

Of 22 Bay Area Community Colleges (Berkeley City, Canada, Chabot, College of Alameda, Marin, San Mateo, Contra Costa, DeAnza, Diablo Valley, Evergreen, Foothill, Laney, Las Positas, Los Medanos, Mission, Napa Valley, Ohlone, City College of San Francisco, San Jose, and Skyline, Solano and West Valley), Ventura College is the only college that offers a similar program.