24 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0307
Code | Title | Hours |
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Courses for a Certificate | ||
CAB 104 | Skill Building and Formatting 1 | 3 |
CAB 125 | Word Processing Using Word | 2 |
CAB 130 | Presentation Software Using PowerPoint | 2 |
CAB 135 | Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel | 2 |
CAB 180 | Administrative Office Management and Professional Development 2 | 3 |
CAB 182 | Introduction to Business Telecommunications 2 | 4 |
CAB 184 | Communication Strategies 1 | 3 |
CAB 225 | Advanced Word Processing and Publishing 1 | 2 |
Elective: MGT course to total a minimum of three credit hours | 3 | |
Total Hours | 24 |
Prior to pursing this certificate, it is recommended that the student has completed CAB 102 and CAB 106 or has a minimum of 20 wpm keyboarding skills.
1 | Offered in spring semester only |
2 | Offered in fall semester only |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Describe basic administrative duties and responsibilities.
- Use current and emerging word processing technologies to produce organizational documents and presentation materials.
- Compose business correspondence and create graphics and electronic presentations on a computer.
- Perform the current speed and accuracy requirements for typing and 10-key operation in a business environment.
- Manage individually and collaboratively multiple office tasks, prioritizing and re-prioritizing in response to changing demands.
- Describe office functions as they contribute to sound business practices and procedures.
- Employ information technology to support management.
Administrative Assistant Certificate Pathway
The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing the Administrative Assistant Certificate.
First Year | ||
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Fall Semester | Hours | |
CAB 125 | Word Processing Using Word | 2 |
CAB 180 | Administrative Office Management and Professional Development | 3 |
CAB 182 | Introduction to Business Telecommunications | 4 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Fundamentals of Supervision | ||
Human Relations in the Workplace | ||
Effective Management Communications | ||
Human Resources Management | ||
Organizational Behavior | ||
Effective Leadership Skills | ||
Hours | 12 | |
Spring Semester | ||
CAB 104 | Skill Building and Formatting | 3 |
CAB 130 | Presentation Software Using PowerPoint | 2 |
CAB 135 | Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel | 2 |
CAB 184 | Communication Strategies | 3 |
CAB 225 | Advanced Word Processing and Publishing | 2 |
Hours | 12 | |
Total Hours | 24 |
Note: Pathway is a recommended sequence of courses. Part-time students should contact the program coordinator to discuss a part-time pathway as well as course prerequisites and recommendations.