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Spring Semester 2020 Catalog

Administrative Support Assistant, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered at the Augusta, Thomson, and Waynesboro campuses

Entrance Dates: Fall (Day) and Spring (Online)
Length of Program: Two Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 20

Program Description: 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. The course prepares students for the MOS: Microsoft Office Word Certification testing. A high school diploma or GED is required for admission to this program.

Employment Opportunities: Those students who graduate with the Administrative Support Assistant certificate may be employed in entry level positions in office settings including educational institutions, federal, state, and local government offices, and small and large businesses. Entry level positions are available in several areas including office assistant, receptionist, clerk typist, general office clerk, order clerk, stock control clerk, and data entry clerk.

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses, 20 credits

COMP 1000INTRO TO COMPUTER LITERACY

3

BUSN 1240OFFICE PROCEDURES

3

BUSN 1440DOCUMENT PRODUCTION

4

BUSN 1400WORD PROCESSING APPLICATIONS

4

XXXX XXXXSPECIFIC OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE

6

Electives

*Student must consult program advisor for specific Occupational Guided Elective choices.

Notes:

  • Upon entry into this certificate program, if student is unable to key at a rate of 25 wpm or higher, BUSN 1100 must be taken as a first-term elective.

Guided Pathway

Augusta Day Program, Fall Entrance

PROGRAM NAME: Administrative Support Assistant

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

Year Fall Semester

COMP 1000INTRO TO COMPUTER LITERACY

3

XXXX XXXXSPECIFIC OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE*

3

XXXX XXXXSPECIFIC OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE**

3

Year 1 Spring Semester

BUSN 1240OFFICE PROCEDURES

3

BUSN 1400WORD PROCESSING APPLICATIONS

4

BUSN 1440DOCUMENT PRODUCTION

4

Notes:

*Upon entry into the program, if student is unable to key at a rate of 25 wpm or higher using the touch-system of typing, BUSN 1100 must be taken as a first-semester Specific Occupational Guided Elective.

**For other Guided electives, student must consult program advisor for elective choices..

Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.

Augusta Online Program, Spring Entrance

PROGRAM NAME: Administrative Support Assistant

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

CAMPUS: Augusta Online Program

Year Fall Semester

COMP 1000INTRO TO COMPUTER LITERACY

3

XXXX XXXXSPECIFIC OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE*

3

XXXX XXXXSPECIFIC OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE**

3

Year 1 Spring Semester

BUSN 1240OFFICE PROCEDURES

3

BUSN 1400WORD PROCESSING APPLICATIONS

4

BUSN 1440DOCUMENT PRODUCTION

4

Notes:

*Upon entry into the program, if student is unable to key at a rate of 25 wpm or higher using the touch-system of typing, BUSN 1100 must be taken as a first-semester Specific Occupational Guided Elective.

**For other Guided electives, student must consult program advisor for elective choices..

Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.

Thomson Day Program, Spring Entrance

PROGRAM NAME: Administrative Support Assistant

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

CAMPUS: Thomson Day/Online Program

Year 1 Spring Semester

COMP 1000INTRO TO COMPUTER LITERACY

3

XXXX XXXXSPECIFIC OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE**

3

Year 1 Summer Semester

BUSN 1400WORD PROCESSING APPLICATIONS

4

BUSN 1440DOCUMENT PRODUCTION

4

BUSN 1240OFFICE PROCEDURES

3

XXXX XXXXSPECIFIC OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE**

3

*Upon entry into the program, if student is unable to key at a rate of 25 wpm or higher using the touch-system of typing, BUSN 1100 must be taken as a first-semester Specific Occupational Guided Elective.

**For other Guided electives, student must consult program advisor for elective choices..

Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.

Waynesboro Day Program, Spring Entrance

PROGRAM NAME: Administrative Support Assistant

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

CAMPUS: Waynesboro Day/Online Program

Year 1 Spring Semester

COMP 1000INTRO TO COMPUTER LITERACY

3

XXXX XXXXSPECIFIC OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE**

3

Year 1 Summer Semester

BUSN 1400WORD PROCESSING APPLICATIONS

4

BUSN 1440DOCUMENT PRODUCTION

4

BUSN 1240OFFICE PROCEDURES

3

XXXX XXXXSPECIFIC OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE**

3

*Upon entry into the program, if student is unable to key at a rate of 25 wpm or higher using the touch-system of typing, BUSN 1100 must be taken as a first-semester Specific Occupational Guided Elective.

**For other Guided electives, student must consult program advisor for elective choices..

Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.