Administrative Support Assistant
Offered At the following campus locations
Program Overview
The Administrative Support Assistant program prepares individuals to provide administrative support under the supervision of office managers, executive assistants, and other office personnel. Courses include: Introduction to microcomputers, word processing, and office procedures.
Course Overview
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computer Literacy Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Guidelines for Microsoft Office, ISBN 978-0763867485, $128.72
2403 | 3 |
BUSN 1240 Office Procedures Emphasizes essential skills required for the business office.
Required textbooks and materials:
- The Administrative Professional, ISBN 978-1305581166, $144
2346 | 3 |
BUSN 1400 Word Processing Applications PREREQUISITE: BUSN 1100 OR THE ABILITY TO KEY 25 GWAM (gross words a minute)ON 3-MINUTE TIMINGS WITH NO MORE THAN 3 ERRORS. This course covers the knowledge and skills required to use word processing software through course demonstrations, laboratory exercises and projects. Minimal document keying will be necessary as students will work with existing documents to learn the functions and features of the word processing application. Topics and assignments will include: word processing concepts, customizing documents, formatting content, working with visual content, organizing content, reviewing documents, sharing and securing content.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Word 2016 Comprehensive Concepts and Techniques, ISBN 978-1305881525, $155.25
2348 | 4 |
BUSN 1440 Document Production Reinforces the touch system of keyboarding placing emphasis on correct techniques with adequate speed and accuracy and producing properly formatted business documents. Topics include: reinforcing correct keyboarding technique, building speed and accuracy, formatting business documents, language arts, proofreading, and work area management.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Keyboarding and Word Processing, ISBN 978-0763874254, $165.75
2352 | 4 |
| XXXX 600 Guided Elective 4529 | 6 |
| *20 minimum semester hour credits required for certificate | |
