Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant Associate in Science degree program will cover a wide knowledge base needed for the workplace environment in large organizational settings. The program will cover a full array of software application programs, business communications and accounting skills. Additionally the degree will include general education which will help students develop a sense of social responsibility; strong analytical, communication, intellectual, practical skills that the student can apply in real-world setting.

The Administrative Assistant Certificate of Achievement program covers a wide knowledge base needed for the workplace environment in diverse organizational settings. The program emphasizes technology, proofreading and editing, document formatting, electronic filing, accounting, business communication, and general business skills. Students will develop administrative skills necessary to be a part of the management team.

AS ~ 10 Degrees

Certificate of Achievement ~ 20

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Secretary, Executive Secretary, Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant

The Administrative Assistant Associate in Science degree prepares students to work in an office environment, in such positions as office managers, supervisors, administrative assistants, and clerks. These positions use a variety of office technology and computer-based applications (word processing, electronic mail, database, spreadsheets, presentation graphics), as well as such business skills as written and oral communications, accounting, basic payroll, team building, and leadership. 

The Administrative Assistant Certificate of Achievement program prepares students to work in an office environment, in such positions as office managers, supervisors, administrative assistants, and clerks. These positions use a variety of office technology and computer-based applications (word processing, electronic mail, database, spreadsheets, presentation graphics), as well as such business skills as written and oral communications, and introduction team building or leadership. 

Associate In Science Degree

Core	Courses	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
BUS 7	Accounting for Small Business	3	Y1
CAS 50	Introduction to Computer Application Systems	3	Y1
CAS 54	Microsoft Excel	3	Y1
CAS 71	Keyboarding & 10 Key	3	Y1
CAS 88	Microsoft Word	3	Y1
List A: Select three of the following courses (9 units)
BUS 12	Introduction to Business	3	Y1
BUS 16	Business Mathematics	3	Y1
BUS 21	Human Resource Management	3	Y1
BUS 22	Introduction to Management	3	Y1
BUS 28	Human Relations in the Workplace	3	Y1
BUS 36	Introduction to Marketing	3	Y1
List B: Select three of the following courses (3 Units)
BUS 50A	Skills for Supervisors	1	Y1
BUS 50C	Interviewing for Success	1	Y1
BUS 50D	Resumes and Job Application Letters	1	Y1
BUS 50J	Time Management Skills	1	Y1
BUS 50K	Listening Skills	1	Y1
BUS 50M	Workplace Diversity	1	Y1
BUS 50N	Dealing with Difficult People	1	Y1
BUS 50P	Quality Customer Service	1	Y1
Program-Based General Education Requirement
BUS 14	Business Communications	3	Y1

Certificate of Achievement

Core	Courses	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
BUS 7	Accounting for Small Business	3	Y1
BUS 14	Business Communications	3	Y1
CAS 50	Introduction to Computer Application Systems	3	Y1
CAS 54	Microsoft Excel	3	Y1
CAS 71	Keyboarding & 10 Key	3	Y1
CAS 88	Microsoft Word	3	Y1
Choose one course from the following list (3 units)
BUS 12	Introduction to Business	3	Y1
BUS 22	Introduction to Management	3	Y1
BUS 28	Human Relations in the Workplace	3	Y1

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Vicki Shipman @ Las Positas College