Academics
Administrative Assistant II (CVAAST)
Advanced Certificate
Description
This program provides comprehensive preparation for individuals who are currently employed as office assistants and who wish to advance their careers in office administration by upgrading their skills. Providing the knowledge and skills necessary for employment as a high-level administrative assistant or executive assistant in the public or private sector, this advanced certificate builds on skills developed in the Administrative Assistant I certificate program. In the Administrative Assistant II program, emphasis is placed on the expanding duties of an administrative assistant, and on the necessity of acquiring an in-depth knowledge of integrated software applications for the office. While mastering the technical knowledge essential for the office professional, students will also learn office management and organizational principles. Additionally, the program provides opportunities for skill enhancement in information processing, basic financial management, electronic presentations, and office administration. Upon completion of this program, the student will receive an advanced certificate as an administrative assistant.
Admissions Requirements
Completion of the Administrative Assistant I Certificate. Exceptions may be allowed upon consultation with a program advisor and evidence of relevant prior professional and/or academic experience.
Contact Information
- Division
- Business/Computer Technologies
- Department
- Business Office Systems Dept
- Advisors
- Joyce Jenkins
Requirements
Major/Area Requirements
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOS 182 | Database Software Applications | 3 | |
| BOS 207 | Presentation Software Applications | 2 | |
| BOS 208 | Desktop Publishing for the Office | 3 | |
| BOS 230 | Electronic Forms Design | 3 | |
| BOS 250 | Office Administration II | 4 | |
| BOS 284 | Spreadsheet Software Applications II | 3 | |
| Total | 18 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 18
Gainful Employment Disclosures
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
- $2,091.00
- Books & Supplies
- $555.00
- Total Cost
- $2,646.00
Length of Program
- Intended time to complete
- 2 semesters
- graduates who completed on time
- 3%
Careers Related to this Program
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
- Job placement rate
- 75%
Median Program Graduate Debt
- Federal Loans
- $4091
- Private Educational Loans
- $0
- Institution Financing Plan
- $0
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