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2021-2022 Academic Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Administrative Professional (AAS)


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 Business and Management  

Intended Program Outcomes:

This program leading to an A.A.S. degree in administrative assistant offers students the opportunity to develop top-level office skills. Learning experiences in this program are designed to assist the student in realizing the following outcomes:

  • Use current and emerging word processing technologies to produce organizational documents and presentation materials
  • Meet or exceed the current speed and accuracy requirements for typing and 10-key operation in the industry
  • Individually and collaboratively manage multiple office tasks, prioritizing and reprioritizing in response to changing demands
  • Assess the image that is expected of office personnel in a specific industry group; reflect those expectations in personal appearance, professional conduct and personal hygiene.
  • Produce clear, concise and mechanically correct written documents
  • Model effective customer service interactions
  • Seek and respond to opportunities for increased responsibilities and professional advancement
  • Understand office functions as they contribute to sound business practices and procedures
  • Perform the general office procedures of filing, equipment operation, mail distribution, phone calls, and tasks requiring basic math calculations (such as inventory)

Program Curriculum


Total Credits: 91


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