Administrative Assistant (AS Degree S0514)
Business Division
Degree S0514
This program is intended to prepare students for employment following graduation as administrative assistants, executive assistants, office managers, or other clerical and support staff. Training in a variety of computer and clerical skills is emphasized. Students desiring a bachelor’s degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor or advisor to discuss transferability of courses.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUSO 25 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUSO 26 | Oral Communications for Business | 3 |
| CISB 10 | Office Skills | 3 |
| CISB 15 | Microcomputer Applications | 3.5 |
| CISB 16 | Macintosh Applications | 2 |
| CISB 21 | Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| CISB 31 | Microsoft Word | 3 |
| CISB 51 | Microsoft PowerPoint | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 2-3.5 | |
| Database Management - Microsoft Access and Database Management - Microsoft Access Laboratory | ||
| Windows Operating System | ||
| Practical Computer Security | ||
| Web Site Development | ||
| Total Units | 25.5-27 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Create and present a visual slide presentation to include text, graphic objects, design theme, slide transition, and object animation.
- Create a document in which text, paragraphs, and layout are formatted effectively and efficiently using word processing software (Word).
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
