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24 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0307

Course List
Code Title Hours
Courses for a Certificate
CAB 104Skill Building and Formatting 13
CAB 125Word Processing Using Word2
CAB 130Presentation Software Using PowerPoint2
CAB 135Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel2
CAB 180Administrative Office Management and Professional Development 23
CAB 182Introduction to Business Telecommunications 24
CAB 184Communication Strategies 13
CAB 225Advanced Word Processing and Publishing 12
Elective: MGT course to total a minimum of three credit hours3
Total Hours24

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

  1. Describe basic administrative duties and responsibilities.
  2. Use current and emerging word processing technologies to produce organizational documents and presentation materials.
  3. Compose business correspondence and create graphics and electronic presentations on a computer.
  4. Perform the current speed and accuracy requirements for typing and 10-key operation in a business environment.
  5. Manage individually and collaboratively multiple office tasks, prioritizing and re-prioritizing in response to changing demands.
  6. Describe office functions as they contribute to sound business practices and procedures.
  7. Employ information technology to support management.

Administrative Assistant Certificate Pathway

The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing the Administrative Assistant Certificate. 

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall SemesterHours
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
MGT 101
Fundamentals of Supervision  
MGT 117
Human Relations in the Workplace  
MGT 118
Effective Management Communications  
MGT 165
Human Resources Management  
MGT 205
Organizational Behavior  
MGT 225
Effective Leadership Skills  
 Hours12
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
 Hours12
 Total Hours24

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.

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