AS21 Administrative Support Assistant, Technical Certificate of Credit
Offered at the Griffin and Flint River Campuses
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
2 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
20 |
Program Description
The Administrative Support Assistant program prepares individuals to provide administrative support under the supervision of office managers, executive assistants, and other office personnel. Courses include: Introduction to Computer Literacy, word processing, and office procedures.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
Course Expiration
To ensure that students graduate with current skills in Business Technology, the following courses must be taken five years prior to graduation: BUSN 1400—Word Processing Applications, BUSN 1410—Spreadsheet Concepts and Applications, BUSN 1420—Database Applications, BUSN 1430—Desktop Publishing and Presentation Applications, and BUSN 2160—Electronic Mail Applications. Courses transferred from other colleges also follow the five year rule.
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Program Courses
First Term
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| BUSN 1240 | Office Procedures | 3 |
| Specific Occupational-Guided Elective (6) | |
Second Term
BUSN 1440: Students enrolling in BUSN 1440 are required to take a typing test indicating the ability to key at least 25 words per minute accurately, or successfully pass BUSN 1100 with grade of C or better.
Specific Occupational-Guided Electives:
Required