Administrative Assistant
Associate in Applied Science Degree (93-97 credits)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS: The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Administrative Assistant is designed for persons interested in working in an office or administrative support position in the private or public sector. The program equips the student with a variety of skills used in large or small businesses through the study of keyboarding, formatting, communications, human relations, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and other related courses. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Graduates may work with state, county, or other municipal agencies as well as private industry. Typical duties may include formatting documents, composing business correspondence, filing, and performing receptionist functions. With experience, graduates of the Office Technology & Administration program may advance to leadership positions within their organi-
zations. Technical skills and the ability to adapt to new situations will be important to career advancement. PROGRAM OUTCOMES: South Puget Sound Community College believes that all students need to develop a broad range of abilities that will not only make them more effective in their professional pursuits but will enhance their capacity to relate well to others in their daily lives. At the completion of the Office Administration Program, the successful student will be able to: ⊲ Apply critical thinking, professional practices, and efficient techniques to complete job tasks ⊲ Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, supervisor, and coworkers ⊲ Evaluate a workplace problem and apply appropriate strategies and valid reasoning to process quantitative and symbolic data ⊲ Identify and adjust to workplace differences in order to operate collaboratively and effectively ⊲ Recognize ethical dilemmas in the workplace and evaluate the consequences In addition, students who complete the program will demonstrate the following skills standards: ⊲ Demonstrate the ability to maintain proficiency with evolving technologies
Core Requirements OFTEC 101 OFTEC 102 OFTEC 103 OFTEC 104 OFTEC 108 OR OFTEC 100 OFTEC 109 OR PSYC 116 OFTEC 125 OFTEC 136 OFTEC 138 OFTEC 141 OFTEC 150 OFTEC 160 OFTEC 165 OFTEC 170 OFTEC 236 OFTEC 245 OFTEC 250 OFTEC 255 OFTEC 260 OR ENGL& 235 OFTEC 265 CIS 145 COOP
Keyboarding 1 Keyboarding 2 Keyboarding 3 Keyboarding 4 Introduction to Microsoft Office
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Computer Applications & Success Strategies for the Novice 5 Human Dimensions in the Office: Diversity 3 Psychology of Human Relations: Diversity 5 Digital Productivity Tools 4 Microsoft Word I 5 PowerPoint 2 Excel 5 Formatting I 4 Business English 5 Office Procedures 3 Practical Accounting 5 Word Processing II 5 Desktop Publishing 4 Advanced Formatting and Document Processing 5 Records and Information Management 5 Business Communication 5 Technical Writing 5 Integrated Office Projects 5 Introduction to Access 5 Cooperative Work Experience/Internships 2
General Education Requirements ENGL& 101 BUS 104
English Composition I Business Math
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