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.
Guided Pathway
You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.
Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.
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 the first-semester Guided Elective.
Augusta Day Program, Fall Entrance
PROGRAM NAME: Administrative Support Assistant
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
| COMP 1000 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY | 3 |
| XXXX XXXX | OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE* | 3 |
| XXXX XXXX | OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE* | 3 |
*Student must consult program advisor for specific Occupational Guided Elective choices.
Year 1 Spring Semester
Augusta, Thomson, Grovetown, and Wayneboro Online Program, Spring Entrance
PROGRAM NAME: Administrative Support Assistant
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Augusta, Thomson, Grovetown and Waynesboro ONLINE Program
Year 1 Spring Semester
| COMP 1000 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY | 3 |
| XXXX XXXX | OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE* | 3 |
| XXXX XXXX | OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE* | 3 |
*Student must consult program advisor for specific Occupational Guided Elective choices.
Year 1 Summer Semester