Office Assistant, Certificate
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Program Description
The Office Assistant Certificate is designed to prepare students for an entry-level career performing office functions such as office reception, communication, documentation, accounting, managing documents, and other office functions.
Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Office Assistant Certificate will:
- Demonstrate professional skills that lead to success within the office workplace
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
- Apply critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Distinguish the importance of an ethical work environment
- Apply information and technology tools relevant to the profession
Career Considerations
Business office entry-level positions such as clerks, receptionists, office assistants, and other office assistant focused careers.
Program Course Requirements
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Credits | |
| BA 180 | Business Mathematics I 1 | 3 |
| CIS 120 | Intro to Digital Literacy 1 | 4 |
| OA 115 | Admin Office Professional | 3 |
| OA 116 | Records Management | 2 |
| OA 131 | Ten-Key Calculator | 1 |
| WR 115 | Intro to Expos Writing | 4 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Term | ||
| BA 116 | Principles of Financial Svcs 1 | 4 |
| CIS 125S | Computer Apps-Spreadsheets 1 | 3 |
| COM 218Z | Interpersonal Communication | 4 |
| OA 123 | Formatting | 4 |
| OA 128 | Editing for Business | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Third Term | ||
| BA 106 | Business Leadership 1 | 3 |
| BA 165 | Customer Service 1 | 3 |
| CIS 125W | Computer Apps-Word Process SW | 3 |
| OA 250 | General Office Procedures | 3 |
| OA 161 | Career Planning | 1 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 48 | |
- 1
Recommended courses for a part time student
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Please see an academic advisor or program website for the full list of approved electives.
- 3
A grade of C or better must be attained in the courses indicated.
Advising Notes
- Scheduling requirements may prevent all courses from being offered every term. Consultation with an advisor is critical to a student’s selection of courses.
Program Entrance Requirements
- Although there is not a formal application or acceptance process for this program, students should be advised that many businesses do thorough background checks and drug screens prior to employment, including cooperative work experience placements. If starting the program outside of the fall term, students should work closely with the advisor when planning their schedule.
- Students not knowing how to keyboard should take OA 110 Alpha Keyboarding (2 cr.) their first term.